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The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames. On the ice, the Flames were a success, reaching the playoffs in six of their eight seasons in Atlanta. Financially, however, they struggled due to poor attendance, and in 1980, they were sold and relocated to Calgary. Following the move, they maintained their on-ice success by qualifying for the postseason in their first 11 years in Calgary, which included winning the 1989 Stanley Cup as well as a trip to the 1986 Stanley Cup Final. Since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup, the team has reached one more Stanley Cup Final—in 2004, which they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Which NHL Teams’ Surprise Starts Are Real?
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Sometimes, the best part of the early NHL season is some surprise starts that you perhaps didn’t expect, good or bad. But how real are those starts? Let’s take a look at which teams may have a shot at remaining contenders and which ones may fall off as the season progresses. Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the biggest surprises to begin the season, winning six of their first eight games and claiming third place in the Metropolitan Division. They haven’t had the most difficult schedule, which has probably helped a bit, but it doesn’t look like…

NHL Morning Recap – October 25, 2025
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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the four games that were played on Oct. 24, 2025. Which includes a the Toronto Maple Leafs travelling down the QEW to face off against the Buffalo Sabres. Also, the Calgary Flames take on the Winnipeg Jets in an all-Canadian matchup. All that and more in latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap. Capitals 5 at Blue Jackets 1 Alex Ovechkin scored career goal number 899 as the Capitals rolled past the Blue Jackets in Columbus, 5-1. Blue Jackets Goal Summary: P3 10:20…

NHL Rumors: Change of Hart, Canucks & Bruins, Action on Chinakhov
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks aren’t willing to give up a certain asset to acquire an upgrade at center. That said, is there a team out there that might be a fit for them on a player who isn’t in the top tier of NHL centers? Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights are expected to convert Carter Hart‘s tryout into a contract, leaving them with a tough decision in goal. Action is picking up on Yegor Chinakhov, with at least four teams calling about the forward. Finally, the Calgary Flames are making trade calls, and a clause in…

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Projected Lineups for Hurricanes vs Golden Knights –10/20/25
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The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Vegas Golden Knights at the T-Mobile Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (5-0-0) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (4-0-2) 10 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SCRIPPS Hurricanes projected lineup Nikolaj Ehlers — Sebastian Aho — Seth JarvisAndrei Svechnikov — Logan…

 

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Flames FAQ

What year were the Calgary Flames founded?

The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames.

When did the Calgary Flames play their first game?

The Calgary Flames (then known as the Atlanta Flames) played their first game on Oct. 7, 1972. They faced the New York Islanders and won 3-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames?

Ryan Huska is the current head coach for the Calgary Flames.