Rested Blackhawks rout flu-stricken Flames Nov 10, 2008
Mike Keenan knew the Calgary Flames were in trouble before they even took the ice against the well-rested Chicago Blackhawks. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Gillett denies Habs are for sale Nov 8, 2008
The former chairman of the NHL board of governors, Calgary Flames majority owner Harley Hotchkiss, told The Globe and Mail last month that Balsillie could curry favour by "demonstrating he would be a strong partner and work with the other owners.". Openly speculating about the ownership of the Canadiens is presumably not what was meant. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Iginla, Conroy lead Flames past Predators Nov 7, 2008
CALGARY, Alberta - Jarome Iginla had two power-play goals and Craig Conroy also scored twice to help the Calgary Flames take a four-goal lead en route to a 7-6 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Second team in Southern Ontario a 'no-brainer' Nov 7, 2008
Kelly, in Calgary on Tuesday to discuss the collective bargaining agreement with Calgary Flames players, told Randy Sportak of the that current economic conditions might force the NHL to consider relocating struggling franchises. And if a team from, say, the American Sun Belt can't make it financially, Southern Ontario would be a natural choice for relocation. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tanguay racks up the points Nov 6, 2008
had been acquired in the summer from the Calgary Flames, where he had struggled last season under coach Mike Keenan, and was coming to a team with high expectations after finishing first in the Eastern Conference. But if Tanguay's play through his first 10 games as a Canadien is an indication, it may be that he plays his best with the pressure on high. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Jovanovski leads Coyotes to 4-2 win over Flames Nov 5, 2008
Phoenix Coyotes' Steven Reinprecht, right, celebrates his goal with Kevin Porter during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 ... CALGARY, Alberta - Ed Jovanovski, Derek Morris and Steve Reinprecht scored their first goals of the season Tuesday night to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. (Anchorage Daily News)
Feaster: Who's working hard (and who's not) for the UFA money Nov 5, 2008
Calgary Flames Stat lines: $1. 95 million AAV; 11 GP, 6 G, 2 A, 8 PTS, minus-7. (ESPN -- NHL)
NHL rankings Nov 4, 2008
Washington's Semin earns clutch honors with big October - USATODAY.com. Seeing Alexander Semin celebrate goals like this one against Nashville has become the norm in Washington this season. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ducks cool offFlames Nov 3, 2008
(AP) -In a clash of hot teams, the Anaheim Ducks cooled off the Calgary Flames. Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist as the Ducks opened a lead and they held on for a 3-2 victory Sunday night that ended the Flames' six-game winning streak. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ducks cool off Flames' six-game winning streak Nov 3, 2008
(AP) In a clash of hot teams, the Anaheim Ducks cooled off the Calgary Flames. had a goal and an assist as the Ducks opened a lead and they held on for a 3-2 victory Sunday night that ended the Flames' six-game winning streak. (USA Today -- Sports)
RINK REPORT: Previewing the week ahead Nov 3, 2008
Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets (Saturday):, who scored 74 goals over 22/3 seasons with the Flames, signed a four-year, $19 million deal with the Blue Jackets last summer. Around the rinks. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sharks stay hot with win over Avs Nov 3, 2008
Final Score: Anaheim 3, Calgary 2 Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and assist and Jean- Sebastien Giguere made 34 saves to help the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames at the Honda Center. Chris Pronger and Ryan Carter also scored for the Ducks, who had a five-game winning streak halted on Friday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Flames beat Kings for 6th straight win Nov 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Daymond Langkow scored the go-ahead goal with 3:37 remaining, Miikka Kiprusoff made 34 saves, and the Calgary Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flamesclip Kings for sixth straight victory Nov 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) -After a stumbling start, the Calgary Flames have figured things out and are now one of the NHL's hottest teams. Daymond Langkow scored the go-ahead goal with 3:37 remaining, Miikka Kiprusoff made 34 saves, and the Flames beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 Saturday night for their sixth straight victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Business Of Hockey Nov 2, 2008
Five of the six Canadian teams Montreal Canadiens, Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers rose in value more than the league average. SORT LIST BY. (Forbes)
Capitals star Ovechkin to miss next game Nov 1, 2008
After more than 400 games in the minor leagues, the 27-year-old Sloan made his NHL debut Oct. 21 against the Calgary Flames. During his third shift, he leveled Daymond Langkow with a clean bodycheck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Luongo's Canucks blank Kings 4-0 Oct 31, 2008
"Yes to both of those -- the tough schedule and the good stepping stone.The difficulty of Vancouver's October schedule was masked initially by a rocket start, 6-0-1 in the pre-season followed by a two-game sweep of the Calgary Flames when the games began to count.But with the six-game road trip east, two sets of back-to-back contests and a pair of three-games-in-four-nights trials among their 11 games in October, six wins were always going to constitute success. And by beating the Kings, the... (Vancouver Sun)
Pumpkin Patrol passes on tips for safe Halloween Oct 31, 2008
Miikka Kiprusoff coolly turned away 29 shots as the Calgary Flames earned a 3-2. . (Calgary Herald)
Looking for a hockey game? Let Scotiabank and POIfriend show the way Oct 30, 2008
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Maple Leafs most valuable NHL team Oct 30, 2008
The next biggest gainers were the Calgary Flames, up 24 percent to $203 million) and the Minnesota Wild, who improved 21 percent and are worth $217 million. The average team value was $220 million; by comparison, the average for NFL teams this season was $1 billion, according to Forbes. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Niittymaki posts one of NHL's 3 shutouts Oct 29, 2008
Miikka Kiprusoff also was perfect Tuesday night in the Calgary Flames' 3-0 home victory over the Colorado Avalanche, and Boston's Tim Thomas posted his second 1-0 win in two nights, shutting down the Canucks in Vancouver. Evgeni Nabokov nearly wrapped up his 41st NHL shutout, but had to settle for a 2-1 San Jose Sharks' win over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kiprusoff stops 22 shots, Flames burn Avs 3-0 Oct 29, 2008
CALGARY, Alberta - Miikka Kiprusoff made 22 saves, and Curtis Glencross snapped a scoreless tie 8:22 into the third period to lift the Calgary Flames to their fourth win in a row, 3-0 over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flames 3, Avalanche 0 Oct 29, 2008
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -Earlier this week, Brandon Prust's first NHL goal powered the Calgary Flames to victory. On Tuesday night, it was Curtis Glencross' turn. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kiprusoff, Flames douse Avalanche Oct 29, 2008
Final Score: Calgary 3, Colorado 0 Calgary, AB (Sports Network) - Rene Bourque and Mike Cammalleri both tallied a goal and an assist while Miikka Kiprusoff stopped all 22 shots he faced, as the Calgary Flames blanked the Colorado Avalanche, 3-0, at Saddledome. Curtis Glencross also scored for the Flames, who have won four straight games and will close the season's opening month on Thursday at home versus Boston. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Flames win four in a row Oct 29, 2008
CALGARY Three nights ago, Brandon Prust's first NHL goal powered the Calgary Flames to victory. On Tuesday night, it was Curtis Glencross's turn. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Yotes crave action in slow schedule Oct 28, 2008
It was a very disappointing effort last game (4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames) ... Coyotes defenseman Derek Morris still is trying to figure out how he slipped to the ice and lost the puck against the Calgary Flames on Saturday night that resulted in a goal ... Phoenix Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky watches the scoreboard as his team falls behind against the Calgary Flames on Oct. 25. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Flames beat Coyotes 4-1 Oct 26, 2008
- Miikka Kiprusoff made 23 saves and Todd Bertuzzi and Dion Phaneuf scored power-play goals in the Calgary Flames' 4-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Holy hockey sticks! Oct 25, 2008
"Every small town in Canada has a rink. That's where people congregate, which is why it's a lot like a church," said Shaune Vetter, who writes a Calgary Flames blog at HockeyBuzz. com. (Globe and Mail)
Boedker shows that he belongs Oct 25, 2008
The Coyotes battle the Calgary Flames Saturday night in the second of four consecutive home games, and the defense will face another big test in trying to contain Jarome Iginla, who is coming off a hat trick against Nashville. But is it the same challenge as facing Alex Ovechkin, who was held scoreless by the Coyotes on Thursday night. (AZCentral -- Sports)
More of this story Oct 25, 2008
After that, the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames come to town. USC TrojansLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3939 S. Figueroa St., (213) 740-4672 or. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Ignila scores twice in Flames' win over Predators Oct 24, 2008
(AP) -It wasn't how the Calgary Flames wanted to win, but they'll take a big third-period comeback anytime they can get one. Down by two goals after two periods Thursday night against the Nashville Predators, the Flames stormed back with four third-period goals to earn a 5-3 victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Keenan's feet to the flames Oct 24, 2008
CALGARY In a young NHL season in which the St. Louis Blues have soared and the Anaheim Ducks have plopped, what to make of the Calgary Flames. Are they a defensively shoddy, one-line hockey team skating along the edge of doom or are they a playoff contender that will eventually hammer out its dents and become a Mike Keenan-led juggernaut. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
* NHL: Tampa Bay trashes Thrashers Oct 23, 2008
Washington Capitals defenseman John Erskine, left, goes airborne after colliding with the Calgary Flames Curtis Glencross during the third period of their NHL game in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
McGrattan accepts role Oct 23, 2008
com Arena TV/radio: FSAZ/KGME-AM (910) Washington update: The Capitals (3-2-1) are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. LW Alexander Semin leads the Caps in scoring (6-4-10). (AZCentral -- Sports)
Ovechkin the next 'Great' in NHL? Oct 23, 2008
Ovechkin the next 'Great' in NHL. Ovechkin the next 'Great' in NHL. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NHL reportedly discusses second franchise in Toronto Oct 22, 2008
Calgary Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss, a former chairman of the NHL board of governors, is also aware of the Balsillie movement. "I've heard bits and pieces of this scenario, although not in that kind of detail," he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Vanek's shootout goal lifts Sabres over Bruins Oct 22, 2008
Vanek scored seven goals and added two assists in the first five games of the season, but could not score during regulation or overtime for the Sabres. His goal in the fifth round of the shootout put Buffalo on top, though, and Ryan Miller's save of a Marc Savard shot clinched the win for the Sabres. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Calgary's Cinderella Man Oct 22, 2008
That's what transpired last night at the Pengrowth Saddledome, when Sloan faced the Calgary Flames in an underdog's tale of patience, perseverance and love for a sister who died eight years ago in a heart-wrenching accident on the Trans-Canada Highway. Tara Sloan was a five-time national breaststroke champion and a likely member of the Canadian swim team bound for the 2000 Sydney Olympics. (Globe and Mail)
Second T.O. team long overdue Oct 22, 2008
Someone need only ask the current general manager Cliff Fletcher about his days with the Calgary Flames – and how the presence of the Wayne Gretzky-led Edmonton Oilers up the highway created a level of urgency to build a championship-calibre team of their own. Competition is a good thing – and whether a second Toronto-based team played out of the ACC or built its own arena somewhere in the vast metropolitan area, it would develop an immediate and natural rivalry with the rebuilding... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
MLB: A longtime loser will win Series Oct 21, 2008
Tampa Bay then won a seven-game series against the Calgary Flames to win the Stanley Cup. For those keeping a championship tally at home, that's Tampa Bay 2, Philadelphia 0. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Report: NHL governors considering second team in Toronto Oct 21, 2008
I've heard bits and pieces of this scenario, although not in that kind of detail,'' Calgary Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss told The Globe and Mail. Our priority is to have the existing franchises solid. (TSN.ca)
* NHL: Colorado edges past Dallas 5-4 Oct 20, 2008
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Steve MacIntyre, left, grimaces as he clutches the jersey of the Calgary Flames Brandon Prust in Edmonton, Canada, on Saturday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Caray can get carried away sometimes Oct 20, 2008
Sometimes the Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla doffs his hat and shield when he fights. And sometimes he keeps them on. (Globe and Mail)
Oilers win 4th straight, burn Flames 3-2 Oct 19, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta - Ethan Moreau and Fernando Pisani both had a goal and assist, and the Edmonton Oilers scored three times in the second period to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 Saturday night and remain unbeaten. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Oilers burn Flames again, improve to 4-0 Oct 19, 2008
Ethan Moreau and Fernando Pisani both had a goal and assist, and the Oilers scored three times in the second period to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 Saturday night and remain unbeaten. It was a punishing hit by the enforcer MacIntyre on Dustin Boyd and subsequent fight with Brandon Prust that really seemed to wake Edmonton up from a listless first period. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oilers improve to 3-0 with 4-3 victory over Flames Oct 18, 2008
CALGARY, Alberta - Erik Cole, Lubomir Visnovsky, and Robert Nilsson scored power-play goals in the second period Friday night, helping the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
SCOUTING THE K-WINGS Oct 17, 2008
Add in veterans Jan Jas, who is capable of a point a night, Blair Stayzer, a former Calgary Flames NHL draft pick, and Jeremy Stevenson, who has NHL experience, and the K-Wings should be able to put points on the board. Coaching. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Tycoon angling to sink teeth into Preds Oct 17, 2008
Wilson said he also approached the Calgary Flames and was unable to work a deal. That was before the NHL lockout of 2004-05. (Globe and Mail)
Bertuzzi lifts Flames to 5-4 win over Colorado Oct 15, 2008
CALGARY, Alberta - Todd Bertuzzi scored twice and the Calgary Flames hung on for a 5-4 win over Colorado, their first of the season. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
NHL roundup: Dupuis' OT goal lifts Pens over Flyers Oct 15, 2008
At Calgary, Todd Bertuzzi scored twice and the Calgary Flames hung on for a 5-4 win over Colorado, their first of the season. Jarome Iginla scored short-handed at 7:23 of the third period gave the Flames a 4-3 lead. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Kings beat Ducks for first win of season Oct 15, 2008
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Theory, Suzie McNeil, Andre Watters to play Grey Cup show Oct 15, 2008
Todd Bertuzzi scored two goals, including the winner, to lead the Calgary Flames to their first victory of the NHL season, 5-4 over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. The Tampa Bay Rays are one win away from a World Series berth after homering three times in a 13-4 drubbing of the Boston Red Sox in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday night. (CBC.ca)
Demitra scores in OT to lift Canucks past Flames Oct 12, 2008
Pavol Demitra scored with 1:06 left in overtime to give the Canucks a 5-4 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night. Vancouver outscored Calgary 11-4 in sweeping the season-opening home-and-home series. (Anchorage Daily News)
Canucks' Burrows has 2 goals, Luongo blanks Flames Oct 10, 2008
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Alex Burrows scored twice and Roberto Luongo made 25 saves, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a season-opening 6-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Canucks, Luongo blank Flames 6-0 Oct 10, 2008
After taking part in an emotional pre-game ceremony to honor Luc Bourdon, the Canucks defenseman who died in a motorcycle accident in May, Burrows scored twice and Luongo made 25 saves, leading Vancouver to a 6-0 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. "It was not easy, that's for sure, especially seeing Luc's family there, that was the toughest thing,'' said Luongo, who joined Burrows in presenting the jersey worn by the 21-year-old defenseman in his last game to Bourdon's family and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Wings clipped in opener Oct 10, 2008
Alex Burrows scored twice and captain Roberto Luongo stopped all 25 shots he faced as the Vancouver Canucks notched a 6-0 triumph over the Calgary Flames. Henrik Sedin and defenseman Mattias Ohlund each notched a goal and an assist and Steve Bernier and Rick Rypien also scored for Vancouver, which honored the memory of former defenseman Luc Bourdon prior to the game. (National Post)
Canucks honour Bourdon with win Oct 10, 2008
Vancouver skated to a convincing 6-0 win on home ice over the Calgary Flames Thursday on an emotional evening when the Canucks remembered their former teammate ... Vancouver skated to a 6-0 win on home ice over the Calgary Flames Thursday on an evening when the Canucks paid tribute to former teammate Luc Bourdon ... Vancouver skated to a 6-0 win on home ice over the Calgary Flames Thursday on an evening when the Canucks paid tribute to former teammate Luc Bourdon. (CBC.ca)
Flames' Warrener, Eriksson placed on waivers Oct 8, 2008
CALGARY (AP) -The Calgary Flames placed veteran defensemen Rhett Warrener, Anders Eriksson and forward Jamie Lundmark on waivers Tuesday to get below the salary cap. The three are headed to the Flames' AHL affiliate in the Quad Cities unless claimed off waivers by another club or traded. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ice forecast Oct 8, 2008
By Jerry S. Mendoza, AP. One of the biggest questions hanging over the 2008-09 NHL season is whether the Wild can re-sign Marian Gaborik. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ovechkin 'not feeling well' Oct 8, 2008
FLAMES' WARRENER, ERIKSSON PLACED ON WAIVERS: The Calgary Flames placed veteran defensemen Rhett Warrener, Anders Eriksson and forward Jamie Lundmark on waivers Tuesday to get below the salary cap. ISLANDERS' LEE RETURNS TO N.Y.: Injured New York Islanders defenseman Chris Lee flew back to New York on Tuesday morning after being hospitalized overnight in Florida following a hard hit in a preseason game against the Panthers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
RazorGator Reports NHL Rinks Attracting High Demand for Start of 2008-09 Season Oct 7, 2008
The highest average ticket price for a debut game from RazorGator is $301 to see the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames in Vancouver on Oct. 9 ... Vancouver Canucks $301 $129 $778 $227 Montreal Canadiens $283 $123 $705 $155 Toronto Maple Leafs $272 $100 $700 $201 Edmonton Oilers $244 $140 $503 $125 Calgary Flames $237 $146 $392 $185 New York Rangers $204 $90 $420 $152 Minnesota Wild $174 $103 $308 $108 Detroit Red Wings $170 $55 $588 $34 Pittsburgh Penguins $158 $89 $554 $155 Ottawa Senators... (PR Newswire)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes start training camp Oct 7, 2008
Forward Jeff Pierce was with Quad Cities, the affiliate of the Calgary Flames. Mark Johnson was in camp in Rochester, which partners with the Florida Panthers. (Odessa American, TX)
Allan MuirINSIDE THE NHL Oct 4, 2008
Northwest Division preview - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Friday October 3, 2008 6:03PM; Updated: Friday October 3, 2008 6:03PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NHL raises its profile as its troubles fade Oct 3, 2008
In addition to Crosby, 21, and Kane, 19, the national advertisements for the NHL revolve around two other young stars - Henrik Lundqvist, 26, of the Rangers, and Dion Phaneuf, 23, of the Calgary Flames. Crosby, while untying his skates after filming the spot, acknowledged his place as the pre-eminent marketing tool for the league. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
DeBoer part of Generation Next Sep 24, 2008
CALGARY Hours before his first game behind an NHL bench, Florida Panthers head coach Peter DeBoer was still smiling about the charter flight that brought him here for last night's exhibition game against the Calgary Flames. "For a guy used to riding buses for the past 12 years, it was nice," DeBoer said. (Globe and Mail)
