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Flames History

Flames That Got Away: 3 Goalies Who Found Success Elsewhere

Greg Tysowski | November 9, 2025

They say hindsight is 20/20. So, I’m quite positive every single NHL general manager looks back wistfully at former players who simply couldn’t cut the mustard on his team but…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17

Matthew Zator | October 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History

Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections

Paul Quinney | October 14, 2025

Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 44 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7

Matthew Zator | October 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 8 Oct. 7 has been an extremely busy date in NHL history, starting in 1954 all the way until…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Lightning History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21

Matthew Zator | September 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on…

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

7 Cool Things About Recently Retired Derek Ryan

The Old Prof | September 17, 2025

Derek Ryan didn’t retire from his stint with the Edmonton Oilers with fanfare or flashy headlines, but his career deserves more than a quiet nod. If you’re a hockey fan…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Flames History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Oilers History

Calgary Flames’ Best American Players of All-Time

Derek Olsen | September 11, 2025

Excitement built outside of the NHL with the league unveiling the national team jerseys for the 4 Nations Face-Off event. The event was the first of its kind, and for…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Top 10 Calgary Flames Players of All Time

Rupert McDonald | September 9, 2025

Though they’ve only been able to rack up one Stanley Cup championship to date, the Calgary Flames organization and its fan base have been graced by some immense talent over…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9

Matthew Zator | September 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 10 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept.…

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Calgary Flames’ Best Swedish Players of All-Time

Derek Olsen | September 7, 2025

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced in Feb. 2024 that NHL players will once again be allowed to participate in the Winter Olympics and that the league would be putting together…

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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6

Matthew Zator | September 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 7 Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the NHL in the state of California. Also, the…

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Remembering Johnny Gaudreau’s Impact on New Jersey’s Hockey Community

Parker Beh | August 29, 2025

On Aug. 29, 2024, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were fatally hit by a suspected drunk driver. The two were riding bikes on a road…

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