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Flames 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…

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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

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…

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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…

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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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