Today in Hockey History: March 1 Matthew Zator | March 1, 2026 We are into March, which usually means the playoff push intensifies across the National Hockey League, leading to many big moments over the years. The greatest player to ever lace…
Daniel Tkaczuk: A Promising Career Cut Short Dayton Reimer | February 24, 2026 The 1997 NHL Draft is a bit of an anomaly. Not only were three centers projected to go in the first three picks, but all three also went on to…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited Ryan Gagne | February 21, 2026 The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 19 Matthew Zator | February 19, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 20 Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton, and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date.…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 10 Matthew Zator | February 10, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 11 Boston versus Montreal is one of the greatest rivalries in all professional sports, and both cities had big…
Calgary Flames Retired Numbers Ryan Gagne | February 4, 2026 *This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 53rd season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 1 Matthew Zator | February 1, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 2 The number five has come up a lot on this date in National Hockey League history. Plus, some…
Calgary Flames: Revisiting the Jarome Iginla Trade Colton Pankiw | January 30, 2026 Over 12 years ago, in late March 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader but one of the best leaders in NHL history in…
Flames & Oilers Trade History Revisited Ryan Gagne | January 28, 2026 The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972. While the team was in Georgia, they had no interstate rivals like the two Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh…
Calgary Flames’ Best All-Time Rupert McDonald | January 14, 2026 The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12 Matthew Zator | January 12, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 13 Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One…
Revisiting the Flames’ Lindholm & Hanifin Trade Rob Couch | December 27, 2025 After missing the playoffs in seven of the previous nine seasons leading up to the 2018 offseason, the Calgary Flames decided to make a massive trade that would change their…