Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History

Since the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames have not had a captain. That is expected to soon change, however, as newly appointed head coach Ryan Huska has made it clear he believes it is important for a team to have a leader. While he hasn...

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Revisiting the Flames’ 16-Year Stanley Cup Playoff Streak

The Calgary Flames are only a few days away from completing their 50th season as an organization, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972. Historically, the club has won the Stanley Cup only once (1989), while l...

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Islanders’ 10 Worst Moments in 50-Year Franchise History

As their 50th anniversary season celebration continues, the New York Islanders are recalling all the amazing moments that have happened since their inaugural season in 1972. With four Stanley Cup championships and dozens of stars to have wor...

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Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed

Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s 'Beverly Hills 90210', is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial Toronto Maple Leafs’ owner Harold Ballard shou...

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Flames Retired Numbers

The Calgary Flames are in the middle of their 50th season as a member of the NHL. The organization began as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before relocating to Calgary in the summer of 1980. Furthermore, their relocation launched the Battle of the Alberta, leading to several memorable regular season and pl...

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