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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.

Flames: 4 Potential Replacements for Injured Samuel Honzek
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The Calgary Flames are a pretty banged up group at the moment. They were already without Yegor Sharangovich and Kevin Rooney, and announced this morning that 19-year-old left winger Samuel Honzek is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. It’s tough news for the organization, though, as their 4-0-0 record shows, they are a resilient group. Related: Flames Hoping Mantha Can Continue Boosting Trade Value The Flames are by no means the most talented team, but appear to have fully bought in to head coach Ryan Huska’s approach of playing for one another. Now, they are in a position where they will…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
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Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman were broken, and the first European-born player to score 500 goals hit his milestone. The THW time machine is ready to take us back to relive all the great moments from Oct. 17. Roy Sets All-Time Wins Mark Patrick Roy made 27 saves on Oct. 17, 2000, to lead the Colorado Avalanche over the Washington Capitals 4-3. The victory was Roy’s 446th of his career, putting him ahead of Terry…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Oilers, Flames
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, illness has affected the Toronto Maple Leafs and has left William Nylander’s status for Wednesday’s game up in the air. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made some interesting lineup choices. What does that mean for players like Jesse Puljujarvi and Rutger McGroarty? Is the former general manager of the Edmonton Oilers potentially taking a job working for the NHL? Finally, are the 4-0 Calgary Flames done making trades? William Nylander’s Status vs Kings Uncertain Ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ game against the L.A. Kings, roster questions are surfacing, particularly regarding William Nylander’s availability. Nylander…

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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.