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Guy Chouinard Passes Away

The Calgary Flames alumni group shared this morning that former player Guy Chouinard has passed away at age 69. Hailing from Quebec City, Quebec, Chouinard was a dominant major junior player in the early 1970s for the QMJHL’s Quebec Remparts.

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The Calgary Flames finally sold out the Saddledome in 2025, here’s why it matters

The Calgary Flames went into the short Christmas break being dealt a sour loss that saw Connor McDavid pick up five points and Leon Draisaitl score three power play goals in Rogers Place.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 29

How does the Calgary Flames’ 2025–26 point pace compare to previous seasons?

As is tradition in Calgary, the Calgary Flames refuse to go away. Just when you think this is finally the season they truly bottom out, they turn things around and get themselves right back into the mushy middle.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 29

Recap: Wranglers take Roadrunners to overtime but fall short

The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their brief road series against the Tucson Roadrunners in a mid-afternoon game on Sunday. They fell 5-2 on Saturday and while Sunday was a better showing, they fell again.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 28

World Juniors: Cole Reschny scores, Zayne Parekh picks up assist as Canada wins nail-biter

The World Juniors opened on Boxing Day with four exciting games, with the tournament’s top four teams all picking up victories. With four more games on the docket for Day 2, Switzerland made their tournament debut, while Latvia looked to upset Canada for a second straight year.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Ryan Lomberg News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Ryan Lomberg Rubs in Win Over Oilers After Latest Battle of Alberta

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers met for the third time this season—and the second time in just five days—on Saturday night in another edition of the Battle of Alberta.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 28

Recap: Wranglers fall 5-2 in frustrating game against Roadrunners

The Calgary Wranglers played their first post-holiday game on Saturday on the road against the Tucson Roadrunners. The Roadrunners had the edge for most of the game and got scoring going early.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 28

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames get revenge after Oilers beatdown with 3-2 victory at home

The Calgary Flames turned the page on the beatdown before the break, claiming a 3-2 bounce back victory over the Edmonton Oilers. CF% – 49.18%|| SCF% – 50.91%|| HDCF% – 48.48%|| xGF% – 50.11% It’s a Team Game – Four days ago was a beat down of epic proportions, one which clearly had the Flames ready to rock from puck drop.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 28

The Flames’ special teams bounce back in rematch win over Oilers

The Calgary Flames were not overly pleased with their effort or result in Tuesday’s 5-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. Among the things they were displeased with was their special teams: they allowed three goals on six power play opportunities by Edmonton, which was a pretty big difference-maker in the hockey game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28

Flames keep rolling on home ice, down rival Oilers

Blake Coleman scored the eventual game-winner as the Calgary Flames edged the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night. Yegor Sharangovich and Ryan Lomberg also scored for the Flames, who split the home-and-home with the Oilers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 28

Instant Reaction: Flames grind out victory in Battle of Alberta rematch

On Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames visited the Edmonton Oilers. It didn’t go all that well for them, with the Oilers winning by a 5-1 score – in a game that probably could’ve been even more one-sided.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 27

Wranglers series preview: A post-holiday visit to Tucson, Arizona

After a six game homestand and a little holiday break, the Calgary Wranglers are back in action on the road against the Tucson Roadrunners. Their last game was a memorable one with a 2-1 win in the annual Winter Wranglerfest game.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / December 27

World Juniors: Flames’ Zayne Parekh puts on a show in Canada’s 7-5 win over Czechia

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is at home, full of turkey and searching for the best Boxing Day deals for what Santa wasn’t able to leave under the tree.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 26

The Flames have decisions to make on nine minor-league RFAs this spring

Friends, if you look at our rundowns of Calgary Flames prospects toiling in college and major junior hockey, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Oh

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / December 26

Flames general manager Craig Conroy stuck to his guns and stayed the course in 2025

There’s a saying among the terminally online, and it goes something like this: every day there is one main character, the goal is to never be it. The same thing seems to happen in the National Hockey League.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 26

Zayne Parekh, Cole Reschny start World Juniors journey tonight

Two of the Calgary Flames’ top young stars will suit up for Team Canada tonight in their tournament-opening game at the World Junior Hockey Championship.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Flames’ Weegar given game misconduct after banging stick on glass

MacKenzie Weegar certainly has a case for the most creative way to be tossed from an NHL game. Midway through the Calgary Flames’ game against the Edmonton Oilers Tuesday night, the defenseman was ejected after banging his stick against the glass while in the penalty box.

Jarome Iginla News / The Hockey Writers / December 23

Jarome Iginla on His Role With the Flames, the Direction of the Franchise, and What Calgary Still Means to Him

More than two years after officially returning to the organization, Jarome Iginla continues to shape the Calgary Flames in a quieter but deeply influential way.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Calgary Flames’ Winning Run Complicates Deadline Direction

For much of the season, the Calgary Flames’ identity felt unsettled. They were competitive most nights but inconsistent enough that selling seemed inevitable.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 21

Rasmus Andersson Just Drew a Line for Flames Amid Outside Noise

Eric Francis started the conversation on Saturday’s After Hours with Rasmus Andersson by talking about all of the trade rumors that are out there. “Contract-wise, there’s been a lot said about it.

Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / December 18

Is the trade market heating up on Flames' Rasmus Andersson?

At some point, the Calgary Flames are going to have to enter seller mode.

Report: Maple Leafs have circled back on Rasmus Andersson

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Dryden Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Flames Place Dryden Hunt On Waivers

The Flames placed forward Dryden Hunt on waivers Thursday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The move will allow Calgary to assign him to the AHL before the holiday roster freeze goes into effect Saturday if he clears.