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Flames History

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…

Categories Archives, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs

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.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Sabres History

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…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

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…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers History

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

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…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

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…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History
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