| Founded: | 1972 | GM: | Craig Conroy |
| Owned By: | N. Murray Edwards | Coach: | Ryan Huska |
| Home Rink: | Scotiabank Saddledome | Captain: | Mikael Backlund |
| AHL Affiliate: | Calgary Wranglers | ECHL Affiliate: | Rapid City Rush |
The team was founded in 1972 in Atlanta as the Atlanta Flames, and relocated to Calgary in 1980. In 1988–89, the Flames won their first and only championship. The Flames have won two Presidents’ Trophies as the NHL’s top regular season team, and have claimed seven division championships. The Flames are one of two NHL franchises in Alberta; the other is the Edmonton Oilers. The cities’ proximity has led to a rivalry known as the “Battle of Alberta”.
Deeper Dive
- The Latest Calgary Flames News at The Hockey Writers
- Current Players, Salaries and Cap Info
- 8 Years of Struggle in Atlanta
- Flames’ Stampede Corral: 70 Years of Memories
- Flames’ Relocation to Calgary a Blueprint For Teams That Followed
- Calgary Flames’ 50-Goal Scorers
- Flames With 100-Point Seasons
- Calgary Flames Best All-Time
- Calgary Flames Franchise 4
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Forwards
Defencemen
- Rasmus Andersson “A”
- Kevin Bahl
- Tyson Barrie
- Jake Bean
- Joel Hanley
- Daniil Miromanov
- Brayden Pachal
- MacKenzie Weegar
Goaltenders
Jersey History
let’s look back to happier times, where it all began: the 1980s. Fresh off a move from Atlanta, the now-Calgary Flames were kicking ass and taking names. Or, rather, providing a mild divisional annoyance to the Edmonton Oilers during their march to 64 Stanley Cups. Read more…
The Players
- Forgotten Calgary Flames Who Went on to Become NHL Stars
- Hakan Loob, the Other #12
- Jarome Iginla’s 5 Greatest Highlights
- Iginla Deserved 2002 Hart Trophy
- Iginla’s Legacy Sets High Standard for Future Flames
- The Jaromir Jagr Effect: How a Legend Fueled the Calgary Flames
- Calgary Flames Great Gary Roberts
- 3 Best Calgary Flames Never to Win a Stanley Cup
- Flames Hall of Famer Joe Mullen Had His Best Season in Calgary
- 10 Best Centers in Flames History
- Calgary Flames Great Dion Phaneuf
- Flames Workhorse Robyn Regher
- Valeri Bure: Underrated Calgary Flame
- Kent Nilsson’s Underrated Career
- Theo Fleury – It’s the Size of the Heart That Matters
- 8 Great Curtis Glencross Moments
More Flames History
- One For the Ages: A Look Back at Mikka Kiprusoff’s 2005-06 Season
- Best of the 6 One Cup Wonders
- Two Iconic Rinks
- 3 Calder Trophy Winners
- Look Back At 6 Three-Time All-Stars
- Flames’ 5 Most Productive Defensemen of All-Time
- 5 Historic Trades That Ignited the Flames
- Top 10 Flames Goalies of All-Time
Lanny the Legend
It’s been 31 years since Lanny McDonald last put on the Flaming ‘C’, but his presence is still felt in both the hockey world and Calgary community today. You’d be hard-pressed to find a Flames fan old or young who’s never heard of Lanny as he has continued his legacy in the Calgary community through public affairs and various charities. Read more…
Captains
- Brad Marsh, 1980-1981
- Phil Russell, 1981-1983
- Doug Risebrough, 1983-1987
- Lanny McDonald, 1983-1989
- Jim Peplinski, 1984-1989
- Brad McCrimmon, 1989-1990
- Rotating captains, 1990-1991
- Joe Nieuwendyk, 1991-1995
- Theoren Fleury, 1995-1997
- Todd Simpson, 1997-1999
- Steve Smith, 1999-2000
- Dave Lowry, 2000-2002
- Bob Boughner, 2002
- Craig Conroy, 2002-2003
- Jarome Iginla, 2003-2013
- Mark Giordano, 2013-2021
- Mikael Backlund, 2023-present
Retired Numbers
- 9 – Lanny McDonald (1981-89)
- 12 – Jarome Iginla (1996-13)
- 30 – Mike Vernon (1982-94, 2000-02)
Honored Numbers
- 2 – Al MacInnis (1981-94)
- 25 – Joe Nieuwendyk (1986-95)
Head Coaches
- Ryan Huska: 2023 – present
- Darryl Sutter: 2021 – 2023
- Ryan Huska: 2021
- Geoff Ward: 2019 – 2021
- Bill Peters: 2018 – 2019
- Glen Gulutzan: 2016 – 2018
- Bob Hartley: 2013 – 2016
- Brent Sutter: 2009 – 2012
- Mike Keenan: 2007 – 2009
- Jim Playfair: 2006 – 2007
- Darryl Sutter: 2002 – 2006
- Al MacNeil: 2002
- Greg Gilbert: 2001 – 2002
- Don Hay: 2000 – 2001
- Brian Sutter: 1997 – 2000
- Pierre Page: 1995 – 1997
- Dave King: 1992 – 1995
- Guy Charron: 1992
- Doug Risebrough: 1990 – 1992
- Terry Crisp: 1987 – 1990
- Bob Johnson: 1982 – 1987
- Al MacNeil: 1979 – 1982
General Managers
- Craig Conroy: 2023 – present
- Don Maloney: 2023
- Brad Treliving: 2014 – 2023
- Brian Burke: 2013 – 2014
- Jay Feaster: 2010 – 2013
- Darryl Sutter: 2003 – 2010
- Craig Button: 2000 – 2003
- Al Coates: 1995 – 2000
- Doug Risebrough: 1991 – 1995
- Cliff Fletcher: 1972 – 1991