Post-game summary, team news, and commentary.
A pitiful (4-3) loss for the Flames bashes everyone’s hopes for the newly rejuvenated team. Two critical factors played an important role in last night’s Oiler win – Deslauriers and the number of powerplay opportunities - three powerplay chances that the Oilers...
TSN Launches Hockey Song (a bit weak on the brass) Calgary netted their first of the season at home against division rival Colorado. Jarome Iginla lead the way with the Gordie Howe hatrick although certainly fans would prefer him to score rather than fight. I got it,...
Well mind as well revel in the fist a cuffs that took place. The scorecard reveals 1-1-1 IMO. Iginla TKO on Mitchell (no Vancouver idiots, Mitchell did not 'win') [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmEDbTi7XOs] Roy v Hordichuk draw....
Refs Duped Again - Dive by Johnson - No Call in OT Hand Canucks Win To get the season started the league pitted two division rivals against each other back-to-back. Smart move, what better way to renew hatred and heated debates? Fresh off their worst season opening...
Defensive Mistakes Makes Vancouver Look Goooood The season opened, and it couldn't have finished for the night any faster. Face it Flames fans, it doesn't take a rocket scientist or (or a shinny goalie) to figure out the Vancouver Canucks will fizzle and scrap for the...
In a series of surprising moves, the Calgary Flames web site is reporting that Dustin Boyd has been sent down to the minors despite a strong camp. Furthermore, Rhett Warrener has not been sent down but remains with the team on the 'injured list' which implies another...
TSN released their prospected point getter list out and Jarome Iginla has hit #8. Interesting pick given the company he has and his results last year (3rd in league scoring). Here's how it rounded out: Rank Player Team G A PTS 1 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh 38 75 113 2...
They're out there, no surprises in the latest waiver moves (final cuts) for the Flames today as dfencemen Anders Eriksson and Rhett Warrener and forward Jamie Lundmark hit the wire. All three are assigned to the AHL affiliate in cost cutting moves in an effort to trim...
In one of those days where Calgary sports fans were in a conundrum, the Calgary Stampeders kicked-off at 8PM, the Flames concluded their pre-season at home against their provincial rivals the Edmonton Oilers. The spirited fight filled affair saw the Flames come from...
Folks, the top line did nothing, but with almost a complete lineup in tact it was--get this--secondary scoring. David Moss continued the scoring trend and the new Matthew Lombardi is Dustyn Boyd. After years of non-existent scoring from lines 3-4 (sometimes 2), the...
The Calgary Flames made their first demotions of main camp sending the following players to AHL Quad Cities. Hugo Carpentier – C Kris Chucko – RW Brad Cole – D Adam Cracknell – RW Cam Cunning – LW Carsen Germyn – RW Leland Irving – G Brett Palin – D...
Welcome Flamesforum readers to our first post-game, albeit pre-season, of the 2008-09 NHL season. Tonight the Calgary Flames picked up their first pre-season win in their second attempt versus the Phoenix Coyotes at the MTS Center in Winnipeg. The old Jets returned to...
Just a quick reminder that the first pre-season game tonight will be broadcast on TV. THe Flames play host to the Phoenix Coyotes. The game is the first pre-season game on Sportsnet ever and the first on TV in a long long time. Enjoy and we'll check you after the game...
Just lifting weights and riding bikes. Not sure who won the contests but here are some youtube vids. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_1hvnekv0] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGmct904S_Q] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGGRufHzCHY]
Our beloved Flames will be starting training camp in a couple of weeks. And after they get reacquaint themselves, ask how each other’s summers went, take those lovely player photos we all adore so much, it’s time to get back to work. Drills, meetings, and...