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The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames. On the ice, the Flames were a success, reaching the playoffs in six of their eight seasons in Atlanta. Financially, however, they struggled due to poor attendance, and in 1980, they were sold and relocated to Calgary. Following the move, they maintained their on-ice success by qualifying for the postseason in their first 11 years in Calgary, which included winning the 1989 Stanley Cup as well as a trip to the 1986 Stanley Cup Final. Since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup, the team has reached one more Stanley Cup Final—in 2004, which they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Maple Leafs Reportedly Kicking Tires on a Nazem Kadri Return
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are in desperate need of another center, and according to former NHL GM Doug Maclean, they have their eyes on one. He took part in his weekly segment, “Off the Rails Friday with Doug MacLean,” on the Real Kyper and Bourne show on the Fan590 and shared some insider information. Maclean said “I heard today that they are kicking tires there.” McLean also mentioned his reasoning behind why it would be worth it for the Maple Leafs. “They’ve gotta get [Nazem] Kadri. They’ve gotta go get him. If you’re going to play against teams in the…

Projected Lineups for the Wild vs Flames – 11/23/24
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The Minnesota Wild take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome this afternoon. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (13-3-3) at FLAMES (11-6-3) 4 p.m. ET; SNW, FDSNNO, FDSNWI Wild projected lineup Kirill Kaprizov — Joel Eriksson Ek — Matt BoldyMarcus Johansson — Marco Rossi — Ryan HartmanMarcus Foligno — Frederick Gaudreau — Yakov TreninJakub Lauko — Marat Khusnutdinov — Devin Shore Jake Middleton — Brock FaberJonas Brodin — Jared SpurgeonDeclan Chisholm — Zach Bogosian Filip GustavssonMarc Andre-Fleury Scratched: Ben Jones, John Merrill, Travis Boyd Injured: Mats Zuccarello (lower body) Status report Latest for THW:…

3 Takeaways From Flames’ 3-2 Win Over the Rangers
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The Calgary Flames were able to take down one of the NHL’s best in the New York Rangers by a 3-2 final last night. It was an impressive effort from a group who at times has struggled to score, particularly early in games. That wasn’t the case in this one, and played a big part in why they walked away with two points. Related: 5 Flames Players Not Named Kuzmenko Who Could Be Traded With the win, the Flames have improved to 11-6-3 as they continue to shock the hockey world. Though many still believe this won’t last, the compete…

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Projected Lineups for the Predators vs Flames – 11/15/24
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The Nashville Predators take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (5-9-3) at FLAMES (8-6-3) 9 p.m. ET; SNW, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Ryan O’Reilly — Steven StamkosJonathan Marchesssault — Colton Sissons —…

 

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Flames FAQ

What year were the Calgary Flames founded?

The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames.

When did the Calgary Flames play their first game?

The Calgary Flames (then known as the Atlanta Flames) played their first game on Oct. 7, 1972. They faced the New York Islanders and won 3-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames?

Ryan Huska is the current head coach for the Calgary Flames.