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Flames 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…

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7 Cool Things About Jarome Iginla: Calgary Flames Hall of Famer

The Old Prof | December 24, 2025

Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 19

Matthew Zator | December 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 20 When it comes to historical dates in the National Hockey League, Dec. 19 is right up near the…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8

Matthew Zator | December 8, 2025

Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…

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Brad Treliving’s 5 Best & Worst Trades as Flames GM

Rob Couch | December 8, 2025

Brad Treliving was just over a week short of hitting the nine-year mark as the Calgary Flames general manager (GM). He was hired in April 2014 after the team had…

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Greatest Calgary Flame to Wear No. 10

Ryan Gagne | December 7, 2025

*This was originally published in Aug. 2022 In case you missed one of the most significant transactions of recent NHL offseasons, former Florida Panthers’ all-time leading scorer Jonathan Huberdeau was…

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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21

Matthew Zator | November 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 22 This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a…

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Calgary Flames: Forgotten Players From the 2000s

Derek Olsen | November 17, 2025

The Calgary Flames have had a long and prosperous history in the NHL. They had the most success as a franchise in the 1980s: they moved from Atlanta to Calgary,…

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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking…

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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14

Matthew Zator | November 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 15 This date in NHL history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also…

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