Jim 'Bearcat' Murray was an exceptional human being who was the epitome of kindness and humility. He did so much for so many, contributing so much to the
#Flames
organization and our community.
Rest in peace, Bearcat ❤️ You will be missed by so many.
A message from Lanny through his Instagram ❤️
Our gratitude and love goes out to all of the medical professionals who helped Lanny and continue to provide care for our friend!
Happy 55th birthday, Theo Fleury!
In 791 regular season games, he put up 364 goals and 830 points! In the playoffs, he recorded 29 goals and 62 points in 59 games and won the Stanley Cup in '89 🔥
Today, we remember our friend, brother, and teammate, Steve Montador.
One of the kindest souls you would ever meet, Monty was the ultimate team player. He uplifted everyone around him and was always thinking of others.
Rest in peace, Monty ❤️
On this day in 2011, Miikka Kiprusoff became the first goalie to post a shutout in an outdoor game!
In the
#Flames
4-0
#HeritageClassic
win over the Habs, he made 39 saves 🥅
On this day in 1987, the
#Flames
selected Theoren Fleury in the eighth round (166th overall) of the
#NHLDraft
!
He would go on to win the Stanley Cup in 1989, play 1084 NHL games, and put up 1088 points.
We, along with the entire hockey community, are mourning the passing of Chris Snow. Even while battling ALS, Chris dedicated his life to helping others and he changed the lives of so many.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Kelsie and children Cohen and Willa ❤️
Happy 46th birthday, Iggy!
He holds franchise records in games played (1219), goals (525), and points (1095) 🔥 A
#Flames
legend, he has returned to the organization as the Special Advisor to the General Manager and recently assisted at the 2023
#NHLDraft
!
Another honour for Lanny!
He has received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, which is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to their province!
On this day in 2018, Jarome Iginla officially announced his retirement from the NHL. Acquired from the Dallas Stars in 1995, Iggy would go on to play 1219 games with the
#Flames
, scoring 525 goals and 1095 points - both of which are franchise records.
On this day in 2003, the
#Flames
acquired Miikka Kiprusoff from San Jose 🔥
Kipper went on to play 576 games, posting 305 wins, a .914 save percentage, and 41 shutouts 🤯
On the ice, Börje Salming was a trailblazer, opening the door for Swedish and European players in the NHL.
Off the ice, he incredibly kind and gracious, always looking to help out anyone in need. He inspired us all with his generosity and good will.
Rest in peace, Börje.
Congratulations to Miikka Kiprusoff, who will have his jersey retired on Mar. 2, 2024!
He holds the
#Flames
records in wins (305), shutouts (41), GAA (2.46), save % (.913) and games played by a goaltender (576). He also is the franchise leader in playoff shutouts (6) 🔥
Happy 56th birthday,
@TheoFleury14
!
n 791 regular season games, he put up 364 goals and 830 points! In the playoffs, he recorded 29 goals and 62 points in 59 games and won the Stanley Cup in '89!
Today, we remember Brad 'Beast' McCrimmon and the 43 others who tragically lost their lives in the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash.
Beast was an exceptional teammate and friend, a natural leader who inspired all those around him.
Rest in peace ❤️
On what would have been Steve Montador's 43rd birthday, we remember his incredibly kind spirit, his generosity, and his ability to lift up everyone around him.
Rest in peace, Monty. You're always in our thoughts and hearts.
On this day in 2019, Jarome Iginla's
#12
was officially retired and hung in the rafters at the 'Dome!
In 1219 games with the
#Flames
, Iggy posted 525 goals, 570 assists, and 1095 points 🔥
Happy 65th birthday, Jiri Hrdina!
Taken in the 8th round of the 1984
#NHLDraft
by the
#Flames
, he played 157 games in Calgary, scoring 94 points and winning a Stanley Cup in 1989!
We're so incredibly proud of Verny and his induction into the Hockey Hall Of Fame! We were honoured to make the trip to Toronto to celebrate his incredible achievement and enjoy our time together!
Happy 71st birthday to the man, the myth, the legend 🐐
In 492 games with the
#Flames
, Lanny put up 215 goals and 406 points, and captured the Cup in 1989 🔥
In retirement, he's dedicated much of his time to working with charitable groups in
#yyc
and Southern Alberta ❤️
Congratulations to Jarome Iginla, who has been named the
#Flames
Special Advisor to the General Manager! A legend on the ice, we know you're going be a perfect fit in your new role!
YEAH BABY!
Happy 76th birthday to the man, the myth, the legend: Peter Maher!
He joined the Calgary radio crew in 1980-81 and spent 33 years calling
#Flames
games!
On this day in 1995, Jarome Iginla became a Calgary Flame 🔥
Acquired in the deal that sent Joe Nieuwendyk to Dallas, Iggy would go on to become the franchise leader in games played (1219), goals (525), and points (1095).
Not too shabby.
Happy 70th birthday Lanny!
He played 492 games with the
#Flames
, scoring 406 points! In the playoffs, he played 72 games, scored 47 points, and won the Cup in '89!
In retirement, he's been busy with countless charities and organizations, working to make our community better!
Happy 52nd birthday, Craig Conroy!
In 507 games with the
#Flames
, he registered 97 goals and 308 points! After retiring from playing, he remained in the organization and is now heading into his first season as the club's general manager!
Happy 47th birthday Iggy!
Now the
#Flames
Special Advisor to the GM,
#12
is the franchise leader in games played (1219), goals (525) and points (1095) 🔥 Legend!
On this day in 2004, Martin 'The Eliminator' Gelinas ended the first round series vs. the Canucks when he scored the game-winner 1:25 into OT in Game 7!
Jarome Iginla scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff made 26 saves in the 3-2 win 🔥
Rene Bourque will be in attendance at tonight's Indigenous Celebration game, dropping the puck on Hockey Night In Canada ahead of the
#Flames
vs. Canucks tilt!
On this day in 1989,
@AMacInnis2
was named the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
On route to winning the Cup, MacInnis put up 7 goals and 31 points in 22 games!
The Emerson Stajan Infant Transition Room has opened in the Foothills Medical Centre NICU Unit 💙
Through fundraising efforts by the Stajan family and the
@FlamesFdn
, this room will be a comforting area for the stabilization of infants!
Happy 45th birthday Iggy!
Through a franchise-leading 1219 games, he holds the record for most goals by a Flame (525) and most points by a Flame (1095), among many other records!
On what would have been his 47th birthday, we remember our brother Wade Belak.
A tremendously kind soul, Wade was the heart-and-soul of every team he played on. The ultimate teammate, he left an impression on everyone he met.
We miss you, Wade.
Congratulations to Michael Stone, who announced today that he is retiring from playing the
#NHL
!
In 228 games with the
#Flames
, he scored 17 goals and 49 points! He has now joined Calgary's player development team!
Happy 53rd birthday, Martin Gelinas!
In 157 regular season games, The Eliminator scored 38 goals and 87 points. In 26 playoff games, he put up 8 goals and 15 points 🔥
On this day in 1980, the
#Flames
played their first game in Calgary at the Stampede Corral! Taking on the Quebec Nordiques, the game wrapped up with a 5–5 tie.
On what would have been his 64th birthday, we remember our brother Brad McCrimmon.
Beast was tough as nails on the ice and one of the kindest souls you would ever meet off of it. A leader, he inspired all of those around him as a player and as a coach.
Happy 88th Birthday to Bearcat Murray: the man who pioneered studded shoes on the ice, had prototype rollerblades, and has a smile for every day.
For a little throwback, here’s an article by the intrepid
@GeoJohnson57
about Bearcat!
Happy 60th birthday, Mike Vernon!
The netminder played 527 games with his hometown
#Flames
and sits second in franchise wins, games played, and shutouts!
What an honour!
Tim Hunter has been inducted in the
@HockeyAlberta
Hall Of Fame! The Calgarian played 815
#NHL
games, 545 of which were spent with the
#Flames
!
Tim is an extremely active member of our alumni group, working tirelessly in our community!
On this day in 1989, Lanny became the 23rd player in NHL history to hit 1000 points 🔥
In a 9-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, he scored 2:46 into the game to reach the milestone. He then added his 1001st point in the third period with a goal coming 3:17 into the final frame!
Happy Mother's Day!
Today's the perfect day to look back at this incredible read from the
@NHLFlames
, in which Jarome Iginla's mom Susan looks back on his career ❤️
📄:
What a week for Verny!
He has received his Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, which is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to their province!
Happy 80th birthday, Terry Crisp!
After a successful playing career, Crispy went on to coach. He spent 2 seasons as the head coach of the
#Flames
AHL affiliate, the Moncton Golden Flames, before being named Calgary's bench boss in 1987-88, winning the Cup in 1989 🔥
Happy 60th birthday,
@AMacInnis2
!
In 803 regular season games, he scored 213 goals and 822 points - a franchise record for scoring by a defenceman and ranking him third-all time among
#Flames
skaters! In the playoffs, he holds the franchise record with 102 points in 95 games!
On this day in 1995, the
#Flames
acquired this guy from the Dallas Stars 🔥
Iggy would go on to play 1219 games in Calgary, scoring 525 goals, 570 assists, 1095 points, 83 game-winning goals, 161 power play goals, and threw 733 hits 💪
On this day in 1989, the
#Flames
kicked off the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 win over the Habs in Game 1!
@TheoFleury14
scored the game-winner and Mike Vernon stopped 29 of the 31 shots he faced!
Congrats to Mikael Backlund for hitting the 900-game mark! He's the third
#Flames
player to do so, joining Iggy and Gio, and is the only player drafted by Calgary to hit this incredible milestone!
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob Murdoch’s family and friends following his passing.
Mud was a tremendous hockey player but an even better man, touching the lives of all who knew him. He brought out the best in everyone around him.
Rest in peace ❤️
20 years ago today, Martin "The Eliminator" Gelinas wrapped up our 2004 Western Conference semi-final series vs. Detroit with this OT goal 🔥
🎥:
@NHLFlames
Happy 62nd birthday to
@HkanLoob
!
He spent his entire NHL career with the
#Flames
, playing 450 regular season games, scoring 193 goals, and posting 429 points! In the playoffs, he suited up for 73 games, scored 54 points, and won the
#StanleyCup
in 1989!
May 9, 2004 – Def Steve Montador couldn’t have timed his only PO goal better scoring 18:43 of OT in 4-3W at SJose 1st game of West Conf final. Craig Conroy scored 2G. Miikka Kiprusoff
#1
star 49 saves, 12 in OT.
#redhothistory
#PeterMaher
#stanleycupplayoffs
On this day in 2003, the
#Flames
traded a second round draft pick to San Jose in exchange for goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff.
Trade worked out pretty well, we'd say.
Happy 31st birthday, Micheal Ferland!
The forward, who was drafted by the
#Flames
in the fifth round in 2010, played 250 games in Calgary, scoring 42 goals and 89 points!
34 years ago today, Lanny potted his 500th
#NHL
goal in a 4-1 win over the Islanders, prompting a 3:00 standing ovation from
#Flames
fans!
The victory was the team's 49th of the year, a new club record since coming to Calgary 🔥
On
#FlamesFlashbackFriday
, we're taking a look back on Fred Brathwaite's time with the
#Flames
!
In 138 games played, the netminder posted a 2.54 GAA, a .909 save percentage, 11 shutouts, and 3 assists!
Last night, Lanny McDonald, Theo Fleury, and Colin Patterson attended the
@BreakingFreeFdn
's fundraising event!
This amazing organization's work in the mental health space has helped so many. More info on how to support their work:
On what would have been his 65th birthday, we remember our brother Brad McCrimmon ❤️
Beast was tough as nails on the ice and one of the kindest souls you would ever meet off of it. A leader, he inspired all of those around him as a player and as a coach.
Happy 63rd birthday,
@HkanLoob
!
He spent his entire 450-game NHL career with the
#Flames
, scoring 193 goals and 429 points! In the 1987-88 season, he scored 50 goals - the highest single-season total of any Swedish player in the NHL's history!
MARCH 22, 2014 – After missing 3 games due to the unfortunate loss of his son, Emerson,
@MattStajan18
returned in great fashion as
#1
star in an 8-1W at Edm. He was awarded a penalty shot 5:20 into the 2nd period & scored. Later assisted on all 3 goals scored by Curtis Glencross.
Happy 61st birthday, Mike Vernon!
The netminder played 527 games with the
#Flames
, posting 262 wins and 13 shutouts! He helped Calgary capture the Cup in '89 and was recently inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame!
-20 weather? No problem! On this day in 2011, we hit the ice at McMahon Stadium to face off against the Montreal Canadiens alumni in front of over 10,000 fans at the
#HeritageClassic
alumni game!
On this day in 2004, Steve Montador played the hero in Game 1, scoring in OT in San Jose to give the
#Flames
a 4-3 victory!
You're always in our hearts, Monty.