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Numerology: Flames @ Blues
1 Jaden Schwartz opened the scoring on the first shot of the game, at the 1:16 mark. 5:00 The Flames were without Brandon Bollig for two periods as the winger was assessed a 5:00 boarding major and a game misconduct at the tail end of the first stanza. 30 Sean Monahan got the Flames on …
Morning Skate Report: Flames @ Blues
BOLLIG GETS THE CALL Tonight, Missouri native Brandon Bollig will get back into the lineup, playing on a line with Matt Stajan and Drew Shore. The 28-year-old’s last game came on Mar. 25 when the Flames faced off against the Dallas Stars in Calgary. “It’s always fun to play in your hometown and I was lucky enough to do that …
Flames take on Blues on Thursday evening
TV: SNW, FS-MW Season series: The St. Louis Blues have outscored the Calgary Flames 8-1 in winning each game, including a 4-0 victory on March 17 in Calgary. Alexander Steen scored twice, David Backes had a goal and an assist, and Brian Elliott set the Blues record for shutouts with 21 by making 25 saves. Flames team …
Hudler a key factor in Flames success
ST. LOUIS, MO — When the camera pans to the Calgary Flames bench during a stoppage in play, Jiri Hudler can often be seen animatedly chatting with his two linemates, Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. The veteran of the trio, with 371 regular season games of experience on his linemates, doesn’t hesitate to go over game plans or offer up constructive …
Gaudreau honoured by Rookie of the Month nod
ST. LOUIS, MO — On Monday night in Dallas, Johnny Gaudreau selflessly threw himself in front of a hard shot at the end of a tight game between the Flames and Stars, denying his opponents a chance to tie the contest. Given the velocity of the blast, one may expect him to be a little worse for wear …
Numerology: Flames @ Oilers
58 Karri Ramo was injured 58 seconds into the game, pulling Jonas Hiller into the game. 52 Dennis Wideman set a new career-high in points (52) with three points on Saturday night. 2 Markus Granlund scored two goals in the win and now has eight goals on the year. 2 Josh Jooris registered two assists …
Flames close out road trip in Edmonton
FLAMES (42-29-7) at OILERS (23-42-13) TV: CBC Season series: The Calgary Flames are looking to sweep the Edmonton Oilers for the first time since 2009-10 after winning the four previous games in the “Battle of Alberta.” Led by three goals and three assists from forward Joe Colborne, Calgary has outscored Edmonton 17-8. Flames team scope: With four games remaining, …
Recall a ‘dream’ for Bennett
ST. LOUIS, MO — When Sam Bennett joined the Kingston Frontenacs earlier this season, he had high hopes they could make a good postseason run and push for a chance to compete for the Memorial Cup. While Bennett and the Frontenacs finished off the regular season in fine fashion, they were handed four straight losses at the hands …
Gillies acting as a mentor in Adirondack
GLENS FALLS, NY — No one goes in or out of the Adirondack Flames’ dressing room without passing by Trevor Gillies’ locker. His corner spot, just inside the door as players go on and off the ice, is a symbolic position of well-deserved respect and hard-won experience, as a 16-year pro with more than 3,000 penalty …
Lessons, milestones served in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO — The lessons was there. The Calgary Flames are looking to learn from them. The St. Louis Blues, who clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a win over Calgary on Thursday, were on full display. It didn’t go unnoticed by the Flames in the 4-1 loss. “They played hard,” said …