January 1, 2009 at 2:03 am - By: anar · Filed under Game Day
The Flames completed the year 2008 in a glamorous fashion as they defeated the Oilers 6-4 on New Year’s Eve. In this hard earned victory, there were a couple of notable insights apparent in their performance: They scored three times on man advantage; Captain Jarome Iginla ended his scoring drought as he and Michael Cammalleri scored twice to create the fire power for their team; Adrian Aucoin and Dustin Boyd also chipped in to extend the scoring gap. Subsequently, the festive month ended with a total of 8 wins and 5 losses. As the New Year embarks, the Flames commence their first game on the road against Nashville Predators.
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December 29, 2008 at 10:32 pm - By: anar · Filed under Game Day
Flames earn points in 8 straight games as they defeat the Wilds 2-1 on home ice. In this low scoring game, both Daymond Langkow and Eric Nystrom were the ice breakers for their team. Subsequently, the Flames conclude the month of December with a final game on home ice as they battle their Albertan counterparts, the Edmonton Oilers on December 31st.
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December 29, 2008 at 9:29 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
Calgary is slowly chipping away at the top of the NW division taking in points in the past seven games. Whereas Minnesota, once a threat to lead the division have been struggling to win games in their boring and stifling trap system. The Flames seemed to succumb to a team without any firepower or even defense. Heck the back up goalie was in net. But Mike Keenan thinks that the best way to prepare the team is to continuously juggle lines and keep the likes of third line check Craig Conroy on the top line to set up one of the league's best Jarome Iginla. Needless to say, the second line, kept together for the longest time, is scoring, whereas everybody else is trying to figure out a lasting consistent game.
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December 28, 2008 at 12:07 am - By: anar · Filed under Game Day
In an impressive 6-3 victory on home ice, Rene Bourque was rewarded by his first career hat trick. Roy, Aucoin and Bertuzzi topped this performance with goals of their own. Despite giving up two goals initially, the Flames’ performance was outstanding as they won 60% of the draws and quickly picked up pace by out shooting their opponents 42-30. Alas, they were 0/4 on the power play and Regehr’s tripping penalty at 8.16 also gave the Senators an opportunity to drop their penalty killing statistics to 17.96%. Nevertheless, the Flames remained adamant until the final minutes of the play and have gained a three point lead over the Vancouver Canucks. Their next battle on home ice? … The Minnesota Wilds on December 29th.
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December 24, 2008 at 9:47 pm - By: anar · Filed under Game Day
On the 23rd of December, Prime Minister Stephen Harper was present at the Pengrowth Saddledome to witness the performance of the Flames as they defeated the Anaheim Ducks 4-3. In what was an impressive win, the home team definitely displayed one of their best performances on ice - Cammalleri, Conroy, Giordano and Iginla collected multiple points. Brent Sutter made an impressive impact on offence in his first debut as he and David Moss contributed goals to help his team mates battle the Ducks. Not to mention, Mikka had been outstanding as he stopped 30 shots on goal. In general, the whole team worked cohesively to earn the two points. The next challenge? - The Ottawa Senators on December 27th.
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December 24, 2008 at 9:43 am - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Post Game
Calgary scored two third period goals, from two Iginla assits, and Brett Sutter made his NHL debut and scored his frist goal to help Calgary capture two points. Notable downsides were the the minus efforts by Phaneuf yet again. Iginla was on the ice too for many goals but he scores a few to mask his defensive abilities.
More coverage:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/recap?gid=2008122303&prov=ap
http://communities.canada.com/calgaryherald/blogs/insideflames/archive/2008/12/23/old-and-new-for-flames-rookie.aspx -- sutter saves money to fly his son home for xmas.
http://flames.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=399900
December 20, 2008 at 12:50 am - By: anar · Filed under Post Game
The winning streak ends at two for the Flames as they lose 3-2 in over time against the Chicago Blackhawks. Something certainly seemed amiss in their performance as they stumbled on home ice. Despite the disappointing loss, congratulations are in place for the Captain, Jarome Iginla who accomplished his 800th career point.
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December 19, 2008 at 11:34 pm - By: anar · Filed under Game Day
Congratulations and saluting the Captain Jarome Iginla for accomplishing his 800th career point in a 3-2 OT loss against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Something certainly seemed amiss on Friday night’s performance as the Flames ended their winning streak on home ice. They were 0-4 on the power play and gave up one power play goal to plummet their penalty killing statistics to 85.14%. Despite the odds, they managed to get a point and will hopefully put this loss behind them as they encounter their next challenge at home, the Anaheim Ducks.
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December 18, 2008 at 5:10 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under NHL News
He had a better chance at the cup with NY, but Mats Sundin decided Vancouver was the place to hang out, and Vancouver has 10 million to blow (about 6 million now). The question is this: how will this affect the rest of the league, will it be a showdown as GM's pull trades. Let the landslide begin.
December 18, 2008 at 10:24 am - By: anar · Filed under Game Day
The Flames strike for two in a 3-2 win courtesy Todd Bertuzzi who scores in overtime to help his team mates end this road trip in a positive light. Alas it had been challenging to keep the Wilds on guard as Gaborik tied the game at the 15.17 mark of the third; nonetheless, the Flames had persevered. With the well earned two points, they have clinched the 3rd spot in the western division as they come home to host the Chicago Blackhawks.
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