Calgary Flames is a Canadian NHL team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.[citation needed] They currently play for the Pacific Division in the Western Conference.[citation needed]
History[]
On May 24, 1972, they was created as an attempt to upstart World Hockey Association, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with the name Atlanta Flames.[1][2]
In 1980, they moved to Calgary to address financial difficulties.[1]
In 1989, they won their first Stanley Cup title.[citation needed]
Channel[]
They created their channel on May 1, 2014.[citation needed]
On July 14, 2020, they uploaded their first video, titled "1-on-1 - David Rittich - 14.07.20."[3]
On August 3 of the same year, they uploaded their first livestream, titled "Flames TV Live Pre-Game Show presented by Budweiser."[4]
On September 25, 2022, they uploaded their first short, titled "Check out Jonathan Huberdeau's first goal as a Flame."[5]
Content[]
On their channel, they upload various videos related to the team, such as interviews of teammates and employees and clips.
Retired numbers[]
As of October 13, 2024, they have retired five numbers for five individuals.
- 9, Lanny McDonald[citation needed]
- 12, Jarome Iginla[citation needed]
- 30, Mike Vernon[citation needed]
- 34, Miikka Kiprusoff[citation needed]
- 99, Wayne Gretzky[Note 1][citation needed]
Trivia[]
- Their mascot is Harvey the Hound.[citation needed]
Notes[]
- ↑ Gretzky's number was retired all throughout the National Hockey League.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A History Timeline About Calgary Flames (NHL). History Timelines.
- ↑ Boer, Peter. The Calgary Flames. Overtime Books.
- ↑ 1-on-1 - David Rittich - 14.07.20 by Calgary Flames. YouTube. July 14, 2020.
- ↑ Flames TV Live Pre-Game Show presented by Budweiser by Calgary Flames. YouTube. August 3, 2020.
- ↑ Check out Jonathan Huberdeau's first goal as a Flame by Calgary Flames. YouTube. September 25, 2022.
