Good afternoon Calgary Flames fans. With a loss last night to the New Jersey Devils, let’s see what’s happening in Flames news over the last 24 hours.
It’s a nice yet slightly chilly day in Calgary today. With a slight disappointment in last night’s loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Calgary Flames played quite sloppy in the first period which unfortunately led to two goals by Devils in those first 20 minutes.
The Devils ended up winning the game 2-1, thanks to Sean Monahan, who snapped an 11-game goal drought. Their special teams also struggled, especially to a team who has been struggling with their special teams as well. The Flames went 0/2 on the PP and let in one PPGA with being short-handed four times in the game.
Via Calgary Herald:
"“We were sitting here waiting for them,” said Flames defenceman Deryk Engelland. “We should have come out flying, and it was the complete opposite. They came out flying, got us on our heels and we couldn’t push back.”"
In more interesting news, the Battle of Alberta is on tonight! The Flames will face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. But is it really a battle anymore? We know it hasn’t really been the Battle of Alberta it once was in the 80’s. But now with young talent on both sides, everybody thinks it could be revived. Especially if both teams were to make the playoffs this year.
Related Story: A Fly Interrupted the Battle of Alberta
Via calgaryflames.com
"The Versteeg household down south a ways, in Lethbridge, was a part of that. “I know growing up, both sets of families cheered for either team,” says 30-year-old Kris Versteeg in his first year as a Flame. “[…] It made the games exciting. You always wanted bragging rights.”"
Some links surrounding the Flames to get you through this Saturday afternoon
Sloppy start leaves Flames a goal short against Devils (Calgary Herald).
Flames Central changing name back to Palace Theatre (Calgary Sun).
Big contract decision with Bennett (The Hockey Writers).
Battle of Alberta revitalized with young talent (Calgary Flames).
Battle of Alberta actually matters again (Edmonton Sun)
Some other links surrounding hockey and the NHL
Retiring star Hayley Wickenheiser paved the way for female hockey players (Edmonton Sun).
Hayley Wickenheiser on her unmatched career, and life after hockey (Sportsnet).
Canadian players and fans need to accept new hockey of today (The Peterborough Examiner).
Tearful moment for Martin St. Louis at ceremony (NHL.com).
NHL trade deadline looms large for Canadian clubs (Toronto Sun).
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That’s all for now in this edition of Flames Daily! Do you think the Calgary Flames will be able to get their first win at Rogers Arena tonight?