Flames Teams That Fell Short of Expectations Derek Olsen | March 25, 2023 The 2022-23 Calgary Flames team has certainly not performed as their fans had hoped, and are in danger of missing the postseason. After a monumental offseason that saw stars Matthew…
5 Fascinating Facts Regarding Flames’ All-Time Trade History Ryan Gagne | February 19, 2023 The Calgary Flames moved to southern Alberta in the summer of 1980 and are in the middle of their 43rd season. Throughout its history, they have won a Stanley Cup…
Lanny McDonald: The Player Behind the Mustache The Old Prof | February 16, 2023 Lanny McDonald might be one of hockey’s most recognizable players. His iconic mustache makes him almost more remembered than his Hall of Fame career. But, make no mistake about it,…
Flames’ History of Top Scorers Returning to Calgary Ryan Gagne | January 23, 2023 On Monday night (Jan. 23), the Calgary Flames will host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Johnny Gaudreau’s return to the Stampede City. During the recent offseason,…
Revisiting Flames’ Hockey Day in Canada History Ryan Gagne | January 21, 2023 The Calgary Flames participated in another edition of Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday afternoon. Although the city of Calgary has never hosted the annual event, the NHL team has…
One for the Ages: Sergei Makarov’s 1989-90 Season Ryan Gagne | November 28, 2022 Sergei Makarov won the Calder Trophy in 1989 as a member of the Calgary Flames. In his first season in the NHL, he scored 86 points in 80 games thanks…
Flames’ Best Players to Come From the QMJHL Derek Olsen | November 10, 2022 It’s time to conclude our series of the best Calgary Flames to come from the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) with the greatest to play in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey…
Flames Snap Historical Season Opener Losing Streak Ryan Gagne | October 16, 2022 The Calgary Flames opened their 2022-23 season with a 5-3 win over the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche. The game marked the first time since 2009 that the…
Do You Know Your Calgary Flames Trivia? Ryan Gagne | October 13, 2022 Since 1980, the Calgary Flames have been thrilling fans in southern Alberta, providing many with memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’ve been following the team since the beginning or…
Revisiting the Flames’ 1980-81 Inaugural Season Ryan Gagne | October 13, 2022 The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972-73. Along with the New York Islanders, they became the league’s ninth and tenth expansion team; however, financial troubles…
Flames’ Best Players to Come From the OHL Derek Olsen | September 19, 2022 Continuing on in our series, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) was founded in 1980 and is comprised of 17 teams in Ontario as well as three in the American states…
Flames’ Best Players to Come From the WHL Derek Olsen | September 9, 2022 The Western Hockey League (WHL) was created in 1966, originally consisting of seven teams from Alberta and Saskatchewan. Today, the league is a premiere destination for young players to showcase…