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Flames History

Where Are They Now? Flames’ First-Round Picks Since 2005

Ryan Gagne | September 21, 2023

Now that the Calgary Flames have opened the doors for another training camp, we looked at the names on the invite list and noticed a handful of first-round picks are…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History

Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21

Matthew Zator | September 21, 2023

Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two returns after…

Categories Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History

They Wore It Once: Flames Players and Their Unique Numbers

Colton Pankiw | September 12, 2023

The Calgary Flames have had many players since relocating from Atlanta back in 1980. As a result, many different jersey numbers have been worn. Numbers like 16, 18, 20, 21,…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9

Matthew Zator | September 9, 2023

This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with induction ceremonies,…

Categories Blackhawks History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Penguins History

Revisiting the Flames’ 2017-18 Prospect Pool

Ryan Ventura | September 9, 2023

In 2017-18, the Calgary Flames had a prospect pool that was highly regarded around the NHL. They seemed to have drafted well in previous years, and the future looked bright.…

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Calgary Flames’ Best Players to Ever Play at the World Juniors

Derek Olsen | September 7, 2023

As we round into 2023 and look forward to the next half of the season for the Calgary Flames, plenty of hockey fans still have their gazes set on the…

Categories Archives, Flames History, Hockey History, World Junior Hockey Championship

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6

Matthew Zator | September 6, 2023

Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the NHL in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg, and a pair of Hockey Hall…

Categories Blues History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28

Matthew Zator | August 28, 2023

This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in the Hall of Fame. Plus, a very popular player called it a…

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 26

Matthew Zator | August 26, 2023

Aug. 26 is a date that is loaded with big names in NHL history. The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted three different classes. A legendary defenseman signed the biggest contract…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Coyotes History, Flames History, Hockey History

Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History

Rupert McDonald | August 22, 2023

Since the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames have not had a captain. That is expected to soon change, however, as newly appointed head coach Ryan Huska has made…

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Flames’ 5 Best Goalies Over the Past Decade

Rupert McDonald | August 18, 2023

Ever since Miikka Kiprusoff retired, the Calgary Flames have gone through a carousel in the crease. That has changed in recent years thanks to the signing of Jacob Markstrom, but…

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Calgary Flames Retired Numbers

Ryan Gagne | August 15, 2023

*This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 50th season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…

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