Finnish Liiga threatens CHL exit over unsustainable format
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Coach name | State | Born | Coach position | |
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Ryan McGill | ![]() | 28.02.1969 | Assistant Coach | Show profile» |
* no longer in the club
Originally founded in 1972 as Atlanta Flames, moved to Calgary in 1980. Moved to their current stadium (Saddledome) three years later. Won their first and so far only Stanley Cup in 1989. The club enjoys a heated rivalry with nearby Edmonton Oilers, fellow Alberta NHL franchise.
Notable players:1989 Stanley Cup, two President Trophies, five division championships. NHL finals participant in 2004 (lost 3-4 to Tampa Bay Lightnings).
League winners:
Bourque suspended five games, Carcillo seven
NHL announced suspension for five games of Calgary Flames left wing Rene Bourque for hitting the Washington Capitals' leading scorer Nicklas Backström in the head with his elbow. For his boarding on Edmonton defenseman Tom Gilbert, Chicago Blackhawks forward Dan Carcillo has been suspended for seven games.
(05 Jan 2012)Olli Jokinen played his 1000th NHL game
Olli Jokinen became the fourth Finn to play 1000 NHL games when his Calgary Flames played Nashville Preators yesterday.
(02 Jan 2012)Rene Bourque suspended two games
The NHL suspended Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque for two games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook on Sunday.
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