Posts About "Al MacInnis"
Flames With 100-Point Seasons
October 20th, 2020 Since entering the league in 1972 as the Atlanta Flames, the organization has built an incredible list of Hall of Famers to have played for the organization. In 1980, they relocated to Calgary, Alberta and immediately became a force in the '80s. That was in no small part due to the immense talent that the team held through that decade....
Calgary Flames: Best and Worst Drafts in Team History
August 7th, 2020 Since the Atlanta Flames relocated to Calgary in 1980, the team has taken part in 30 NHL Entry Drafts. In the 1980s, they drafted numerous top-tier NHL stars – including Al MacInnis, Mike Vernon, Gary Roberts, Brett Hull, Theoren Fleury, and Joe Nieuwendyk. Some of these players played key roles in the team’s 1989 Stanley Cup win....
Last Flame to Win Each NHL Award
July 18th, 2020 While the Calgary Flames do not have the most decorated history, they have still had some good teams and players since joining the NHL in 1980. As a result of those players, they have won numerous individual awards over the years. Related: Calgary Flames' Best All-Time As is the norm, the NHL has begun to announce the nominees...
10 Things You May Not Know About Hockey
July 17th, 2020 From the THW Archives, written by former contributor Alli Baker and originally published Feb. 16, 2015. So you think you know everything there is to know about hockey, eh? Well if you know more than half of these strange facts, you're either a hockey buff or you've got too much time on your hands. 1. One Dollar Man In...
Calgary Flames Best All-Time
July 16th, 2020 The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than 1988-89 when they won the Stanley Cup. Although they have not been able to win another to this point, they have still had many great players and teams along the...
Blues Best Defensemen in Team History
July 16th, 2020 When looking at the best defensemen in NHL history, only a few donned the Blue Note. Not known as a defensive team in their 53-year history, the St. Louis Blues have produced few elite, notable D-men. The ‘Over 400-Point’ Club - MacInnis and Pietrangelo Only two defensive players have scored over 400 points in their...
Best Blues Defensemen by Decade
July 15th, 2020 Since I've already taken a look at the best St. Louis Blues' centers by decade, it's time to take a took at the best defensemen by decade for this 53-year-old franchise. There are plenty of Hall of Fame defenders to wear the blue note, from Al MacInnis to Chris Pronger and others. This is going to be a list full of excellent players...
Today in Hockey History: July 11
July 11th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born who won three Stanley Cups between them. Penguins Trade Jagr Changing addresses were nothing new to Jaromir Jagr, who played for nine different teams during his 24-season NHL...
Today in Hockey History: July 4
July 4th, 2020 The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there have been plenty of fireworks in the form of big trades and free-agent signings on this date throughout National Hockey League history. A Swap of Hall of Famers On July 4, 1994, the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues traded a pair of...
Flames' 5 Most Productive Defensemen of All-Time
May 1st, 2020 It takes more than offensive statistics to measure the impact of a great defenseman, including leadership, toughness, and durability; attributes that are difficult to quantify, yet are intrinsic to winning teams. The Calgary Flames have had many great defensemen over the last 40 seasons, from swift skaters to bone-crushing body...
St. Louis Blues' Mount Rushmore
March 15th, 2020 Four of America's most famous and influential Presidents are emblazoned in stone across the face of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. The monument was finished in 1941, and ever since, it has stood as a memory of the great men that helped shape their country. Of course, it has also served as a platform for debate amongst sports fans...
Then and Now: MacInnis and Parayko
September 30th, 2016 It is 1983, defenseman Al MacInnis’ official rookie season with the Calgary Flames. Before this, he had only played 16 games with the Flames over the span of two seasons. He was drafted 15th overall by the Flames in 1981. MacInnis is ready to prove that he deserves a full-time spot in the NHL. He played for the Kitchener Rangers in...
The Calgary Flames Franchise Four
August 22nd, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I'll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I'm choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. Since moving from Atlanta to Calgary in 1980, the Flames have spent 35...
