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CALGARY FLAMES 15 2008 IMPORTANT DATES www.calgaryflames.com Jan. 20 Danone SuperSkills Competition Feb. 17 BMO NHL Alumni 3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament Mar. 5 Molson Cup Luncheon Check for special game day events on page 39. www.hitmenhockey.com Jan. 20 Western Night Jan. 27 Wendy’s Bobblehead Night Feb. 1 Hitmen Head Shave Feb. 16 Dodge Caravan Giveaway Feb. 19 Lunar Celebration Feb. 23 Fan Appreciation Night Mar. 9 Minor Hockey Night Mar. 18 Awards Banquet at The Coast Plaza Hotel Mar. 21 Playoffs Start www.pengrowthsaddledome.com Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Feb. 29 - Mar. 2 Mar. 13 Mar. 17 Mar. 24 Apr. 6 Apr. 16 May 3 Michael Bublé John Mellencamp / Tom Cochrane & Red Rider US Hot Rod Monster Jam Avril Lavigne Martina McBride Rascal Flatts Juno Awards Brooks And Dunn/Alan Jackson Stars on Ice Dinner is Served... This ad was prepared by Chase Advertising. DOCKET NUMBER: COVE-126(6) PUBLICATION: Blaze Flames Program AD TITLE: Streetside Blaze AD SIZE: 4.75” x 4.75” INSERTION DATE: N/A COLOUR: 4C Take advantage of the Pengrowth Saddledome’s fine dining and lounge areas to enjoy a 1st class evening out or to conduct your next business transaction. From Dutton’s Lounge, the Alumni Sports Lounge and the Whiskey, to the Avison Young Club Dining Room or HSBC Saddleroom Restaurant - we have the dining options to suit all tastes. www.nhl.com Jan. 23Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game (Edmonton) ALUMNI SPORTS LOUNGE Jan. 26NHL Super Skills Competition (Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA) Jan. 27NHL All-Star Game (Philips Arena) Feb. 9 CBC’s Hockey Day in Canada Apr. 6 Last day of 2007-08 regular season Apr. 9 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Jun. 8 Last possible day for 2008 Stanley Cup Finals 16 CALGARY FLAMES For Reservations Call Avison Young Club Dining Room . . . . . . . . 571-9733* (*Club tickets required) HSBC Saddleroom Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . 777-3694 Can’t wait until the puck drops. Two seats on centre ice. I put them on my NHL credit card. Bought my favorite player’s jersey last week, too. I love to flash the team logo whenever I go shopping (it’s one of my guilty pleasures). Tonight I’ll be screaming my lungs out. 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MasterCard, MasterPurchase, and MasterRental are registered trademarks of MasterCard International, Incorporated, used pursuant to licence. ©2007 MBNA Canada Bank AD-08-07-0244 LIVE ACTION - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS ONLY ON FLAMES ALL ACCESS PAY PER VIEW Contact Your Local Pay-Per-View Provider Tuesday Feb. 12/08 at San Jose 8:30 pm MT Tuesday Feb. 19/08 at Phoenix 7:30 pm MT Wednesday Mar. 12/08 at Washington5:00 pm MT Thursday Mar. 20/08 vs. Colorado 7:00 pm MT Monday Mar. 24/08 at Colorado Dates and Times are Subject to Change 7:30 pm MT CALGARY FLAMES 19 NHL TEAM DIRECTORY 2007-08 1185 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036 Anaheim Ducks 2695 Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 Atlanta Thrashers Centennial Tower 101 Marietta Street NW, Suite 1900 Atlanta, GA 30303 Nashville Predators 501 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 New Jersey Devils Continental Airlines Arena PO Box 504, 50 Route 120 North East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Buffalo Sabres HSBC Arena One Seymour H Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY 14203 New York Islanders 1535 Old Country Road Plainview NY 11803 Carolina Hurricanes RBC Center 1400 Edwards Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27607 Chicago Blackhawks United Center 1901 West Madison Chicago, IL 60612 Colorado Avalanche Pepsi Center 1000 Chopper Circle Denver, CO 80204 Columbus Blue Jackets Nationwide Arena 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215 Dallas Stars 2601 Avenue of the Stars Frisco, TX 75034 Detroit Red Wings Joe Louis Arena 600 Civic Center Dr. Detroit, MI 48226 Edmonton Oilers 11230 - 110th Street Edmonton, AB T5G 3H7 Florida Panthers BankAtlantic Center One Panthers Parkway Sunrise, FL 33323 Los Angeles Kings Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 Minnesota Wild 317 Washington Street St. Paul, MN 55102 CALGARY FLAMES Montréal Canadiens Bell Centre 1260 rue de La Gauchetiere Ouest Montreal, QC H3B 5E8 Boston Bruins TD Banknorth Garden 100 Legends Way Boston, MA 02114 Calgary Flames Pengrowth Saddledome Box 1540, Station M Calgary, AB T2P 3B9 20 50 Bay Street, 11th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2X8 New York Rangers Two Penn Plaza, 14th Floor New York, NY 10121 Ottawa Senators Corel Centre 1000 Palladium Drive Kanata, ON K2V 1A5 Philadelphia Flyers Wachovia Center 3601 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19148 Phoenix Coyotes ALLTELL Ice Den 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 350 Glendale, AZ 85301 Pittsburgh Penguins 66 Mario Lemieux Place Pittsburgh, PA 15219 San Jose Sharks 525 W. Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113 St. Louis Blues Savvis Center 1401 Clark Avenue St. Louis, MO 63103 Tampa Bay Lightning St. Pete Times Forum 401 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33602 Toronto Maple Leafs Air Canada Centre 40 Bay Street, Suite 400 Toronto, ON M5J 2X2 Vancouver Canucks General Motors Place 800 Griffiths Way Vancouver, BC V6B 6G1 Washington Capitals 401 Ninth Street NW, Suite 750 Washington, DC 20004 THE ALL NEW DODGE NITRO. GET YOUR BOOST. Plug into pure energy with available features like a 255-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine › MyGIG™ Multimedia Voice-activated Infotainment System† › Four-wheel drive capability › LOAD ’N GO™ slide out load floor › 20-inch chrome-clad wheels › 2007 Dodge Nitro starts at $23,490 MSRP* › Fully charge your adrenalin at getadodge.ca. YOUR ALBERTA DODGE DEALERS, PROUD SPONSORS OF THE CALGARY FLAMES HOCKEY CLUB. Visit your Alberta Dodge dealer. *Taxes, freight ($1,300), insurance, registration, license and retailer administration not included. MSRP for Nitro R/T 4x4 shown: $32,150. Retailers may sell for less. CALGARY FLAMES 2007-08 ROSTER 3 Dion phaneuf defence 11 OWEN NOLAN FORWARD 18 11 MATTHEW LOMBARDI FORWARD 22 CALGARY FLAMES 6 cory sarich defence 12 JAROME IGINLA FORWARD 19 WAYNE PRIMEAU FORWARD 7 Stephane yelle forward 16 MARK SMITH FORWARD 20 KRISTIAN HUSELIUS FORWARD 8 Anders eriksson defence 17 ERIC GODARD forward 21 DAVID HALE DEFENCE Delivering the best value everytime proud supporter of the flames 22 DAYMOND LANGKOW FORWARD 26 MARCUS NILSON forward 34 MIIKKA KIPRUSOFF GOALTENDER 23 Eric nystrom Forward 28 ROBYN REGEHR defence 40 ALEX TANGUAY FORWARD 24 CRAIG CONROY FORWARD 31 CURTIS JOSEPH GOALTENDER 41 DUSTIN BOYD FORWARD 25 DAVID MOSS FORWARD 33 ADRIAN AUCOIN DEFENCE 44 RHETT WARRENER DEFENCE CALGARY FLAMES 23 McDonald House. The park will be an oasis of trees, grass and flowers ... It will include a tots’ playground, a team play area and many quiet garden retreats. Rotary/Flames House will be Southern Alberta’s first free-standing “pediatric hospice and respite centre” for terminaly ill children. Amateur sports and grassroots initiatives have always been – and will always be -- at centre ice. FLAMES FLAMES IN IN THE THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY The Calgary Flames have been profoundly touched by your support and generosity. The “Flames Foundation for Life” and the “Rotary/Flames Gift to the Community” reflect our continued commitment to giving back. Flames Foundation for Life From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Flames Fans, thank you Rotary, thank you Calgary. We could not have done it without you! The Flames Foundation for Life is the charitable arm of the Calgary Flames through which more than 31 million dollars in funding has already been directed to education, medical research, amateur sport and recreation. The Calgary Flames are proud to continue their commitment to the community through an ongoing partnership between the Flames Foundation for Life and the Rotary Clubs of Calgary. Known as the “Rotary/Flames Gift to the Community”, this alliance focuses on the following key areas: 24 Rotary/Flames House Rotary/Flames House will be Alberta’s first pediatric hospice and respite centre for terminally ill children. The house will be located on the property adjacent to the Alberta Children’s Hospital and will have seven patient rooms, therapeutic activity areas and a classroom. Rotary/Flames House will open in 2008. Flames for Medical Advancement Reach!, the joint fundraising initiative of the University of Calgary and the Calgary Health Region, is working with philanthropic leaders like the Flames Foundation for Life and the Rotary Club, to achieve a new world standard of health for southern Albertans. This partnership will involve five key areas: Public Health & Wellness, Heart Disease, Neuroscience, NeuroArm, and the Alberta Bone & Joint Health Institute. Rotary/Flames Park at Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House is a compassionate, safe and affordable ‘home away from home’ for out-of-town families whose children are critically ill and receiving treatment in a Calgary Hospital. The new Ronald McDonald House has been completed and sits on two acres of land adjacent to the Alberta Children’s Hospital. These two acres have been transformed into Rotary/Flames Park – an oasis of trees, grass and flowers that includes a tots’ playground, a team play area and many quiet garden retreats. Amateur Sports & Grassroots Initiatives Hockey development and education have always been, and will continue to be, at centre ice for the Calgary Flames Hockey Club. In addition to the Flames annual support of the Flames Financial Assistance Program for Minor Hockey, the players and coaches are involved in various minor hockey initiatives. These include Minor Hockey Week, minor hockey team tours of the Flames dressing room, Coaching Day in Alberta, and hosting hockey clinics. CALGARY FLAMES Playing on Saddledome ice. It’s the dream of kids young and old. If your son or daughter is between 5 and 8, nominate their team to be the Toyota Never Quit All-Stars. Then cheer them on when they hit the ice in front of 19,000 people, during the intermission of a Flames game. Apply today at any Calgary or High River Toyota Dealership. 32 It Only Takes One Goal To Win The Molson Cup ...To Be The Best Miikka Kiprusoff, the 2006-07 Winner of the Molson Cup. 2007-08 2007-08 MONTHLY MONTHLY WINNERS WINNERS December Jarome Iginla Miikka Kiprusoff Winner Doctors Without Borders Runner-up Breast Cancer November Matthew Lombardi Winner Flames Foundation For Life Owen Nolan Runner-up Alberta Children’s Hospital October $1000 $500 $1000 $500 Jarome Iginla Winner Juvenile Diabetes $1000 Daymond Langkow Runner-up Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta $500 Previous Molson Cup Award Winners 2005-06 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 1999-00 1998-99 1997-98 1996-97 26 CALGARY FLAMES Miikka Kiprusoff Jarome Iginla Jarome Iginla Jarome Iginla Jarome Iginla Fred Brathwaite Fred Brathwaite Theoren Fleury Trevor Kidd 1995-96 1994-95 1993-94 1992-93 1991-92 1990-91 1989-90 1988-89 1987-88 Theoren Fleury Trevor Kidd Joe Nieuwendyk Theoren Fleury Michael Vernon Theoren Fleury Joe Nieuwendyk Joe Mullen Hakan Loob 1986-87 1985-86 1984-85 1983-84 1982-83 1981-82 1980-81 Joe Mullen Hakan Loob Rejean Lemelin Rejean Lemelin Lanny McDonald Pat Riggin Kent Nilsson Canadian traditions start at home. In backyards, parks and local arenas, the dreams first take shape. Dreams that we share and help to build. For more than 1000 Home dealers across Canada, hockey is more than a game – it’s the thread that binds us together. . TH E SK A F THE O T R M A Absurd as it may seem, that was exactly the fate that befell goaltenders in the 1950s, when all-star scorers like Frank Mahovlich, Bobby Hull, and Henri Richard would blast the puck at the net, sometimes clipping a goaltender in the face or skull. by Karl Wiebe T he next time you sit in the stands and watch the Flames before a game, take notice of the goaltenders as they shuffle in the crease and jostle in the net. Within seconds of starting the warm-up, they are taking pounding slapshots and quick snappers off of their pads, gloves, and stick. Occasionally, an errant puck will ricochet off of a goalie’s mask, prompting a swift jerk of the head. Then, it’s back to work. All that changed in November 1959, when Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Jacques Plante was nailed by a shot that required stitches. He left the game but later returned, sporting a crude fibreglass goalie mask that he had been wearing in practices that season following a sinusitis operation. Montreal coach Toe Blake had allowed the novelty in practice but didn’t want Plante wearing it in a game, fearing that it would hinder the goaltender’s ability to see the puck. Plante refused to go back into the game without it, and since he was the only goalie the team dressed, Coach Blake really had no choice. As the Habs kept winning (they eventually went unbeaten in the next 18 games), Plante continued to wear the mask, and soon others followed suit. Now imagine taking that puck in the face without a helmet. How would you like “a job where when you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo? ” - Jacques Plante Above: Miikka Kiprusoff's mask Left: Matt Keetley's mask 28 CALGARY FLAMES Since that simple, white fibreglass model, goalie masks have become pieces of art in addition to state-of-the-art helmets and facial protection. Flames goaltender Curtis McElhinney likes the paint job on his current mask, which is similar to Miikka Kiprusoff’s flaming skull design. “I remember the helmet I had when I first turned pro – I just had some cheesylooking flames on it,” laughs McElhinney. “My second helmet was a ‘knight’ helmet when I was in Omaha. This is only my third helmet since I’ve been pro. The cowboy and skull – I like it a lot, it’s gruesome. I think it turned out great.” Everyone is different, and goalie masks allow athletes to showcase a little individuality in an otherwise very conforming business. Quad City goaltender Matt Keetley has a very different mask. “Everyone around here has Flames and skulls or flaming skulls and things like that, so I thought I would do something different. Nobody has a girl on their mask so I went with it,” Keetley noted on NHL.com earlier this year. “And I’m a gearhead [there is a small engine on the back]; if I can work on a vehicle any time, I am into it.” Perhaps Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff sums up his personality best by his reaction to his own goalie mask: “A skull, teeth intact, is on either side of the mask,” he told NHL.com when asked to describe his design. “The front chin protector is red and orange and reads ‘Kipper.’” Kiprusoff often looks calm, serene, or even aloof in the net, and his comments on his mask reflect a similar attitude. “When I first started here, I just wore a white one with some C’s on it. It doesn’t really matter to me. I just asked them to put something cool on it. For me, it is just protection.” Newly-acquired Flames goaltender Curtis Joseph has one of the most recognizable masks in the history of the league. Because his nickname is “Cujo,” it only made sense to fashion a mask design inspired by the hellish, rabid dog in Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The allure of showcasing something original on a mask doesn’t just apply to NHL goalies. Calgary Hitmen goaltender Martin Jones partnered with the president of the Hitmen Booster Club, Rick Springer, to come up with a contest that encouraged fans of all ages to design a goalie mask that Jones would wear in the Hitmen’s WHL match-ups. Goudie and Springer handed over the entries to Jones and he chose the winner. Kara MacAulay of Calgary won the grand prize, which included an autographed jersey, a meet-andgreet with Jones, and of course the opportunity to watch him sport the new design for the remainder of the 200708 Hitmen season. She also received a customized frame which features a collage of photos with her work. In addition to the great design, Jones no doubt appreciates the strength, durability, and toughness of his new mask – especially when an opponent rings a blistering slapshot off of his head during a game. Marketing and Special Events Coordinator Candice Goudie administered the contest, which garnered over sixty entries. “We got some really detailed entries – crayons, charcoal, pastels, markers – we had it all. People drew Transformers, superheroes, gargoyles, and we even got a Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart design.” Left: Curtis McElhinney's mask Right: Martin Jones' mask Did You Know... •The first mask donned in the NHL was worn by Montreal Maroons goaltender Clint Benedict in 1930. He had trouble seeing with it on and removed it after two games. •To create a custom mask originally meant a plaster mould of your head had to be taken. This entailed putting a nylon stocking over your head, covering your face in petroleum jelly, and breathing through straws stuck in your nose. •Most masks were originally made of white fibreglass. In the early 1970s, Boston Bruins goalie Gerry Cheevers put hand-painted black stitches on his mask – the first custom design. •Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Doug Favell became the first goaltender to have a full art design on his mask in 1972. Initially, Favell was the victim of a Halloween prank when Flyers’ trainer Frank Lewis painted Favell’s mask pumpkin orange. stick. This fuelled the movement away from the traditional fibreglass mask. •In 1974, Detroit’s Jim Rutherford was the first to use a painted design on a goalie mask. He had the Red Wings logo painted around the eye holes. •Buffalo Sabres goalie Dave Dryden helped pioneer the first hybrid mask in the mid-1970s by combining the fibreglass mask with a cage covering the facial area. The fibreglass (or carbon fibre) mask with a cage attached in the middle is the most common mask used today. These masks are considered safer as they can better withstand the impact of hockey pucks at high speeds. •New York Islanders goalie Glenn “Chico” Resch used a complete custom-painted mask and backplate for the first time in 1976. •In the mid-1970s, the NHL moved toward the “helmet and cage” style facemask worn by Soviet goaltender Vladislav Tretiak in the 1972 Summit Series. Today, the helmet and cage mask is not common, but it is still used by Dominik Hasek and Chris Osgood (both with Detroit). •Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent suffered a career-ending eye injury in 1979 when he was caught with an errant •The paint job on a goalie mask is most often applied by airbrush, a process similar to the detailing done on cars and trucks. •The last appearance by a maskless goalie was on April 7, 1974, when a barefaced Andy Brown tended goal for the Pittsburgh Penguins. CALGARY FLAMES 29 GOALS : ASSISTS : When it comes to dedication, the Esso Medals and Certificates of Achievement program has always been there to help. For 25 years, we’ve been committed to rewarding young, passionate hockey players who show qualities of dedication, effort and fair play. And we’ve watched past recipients grow up to become all-star champions, proving that the greatest players were great kids first. So, as long as kids are playing the game, we want to keep inspiring them to strive further. And if past years have taught us anything, it’s that their love of hockey will never, ever rest. For details, visit essomedals.ca *Trademark of Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial Oil, licensee. 30 CALGARY FLAMES © 2007 Exxon Mobil Corporation. Mobil, Mobil 1 and SuperSyn are trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. Imperial Oil, licensee. Chevrolet and Corvette are trademarks of the General Motors Corporation. From the 400 horsepower coupe and convertible to the 505 horsepower Z06 to the LeMans winning C6R, Corvette drivers and racers have one performance number in common – Mobil 1. Mobil 1 is “factory fill” in all Chevrolet Corvettes, and other fine automobiles. Visit www.mobil1.ca Ask your dealership for Mobil 1 at your next oil change. Original equipment in the world’s finest automobiles FLAMES DECEMBER OUT-TAKES 32 Hogtied by Hale! Flames d-man, David Hale, wrestles Canuck’s winger, Matt Cooke, to the ice, in Vancouver on December 27. Final score: 5–3 Vancouver. Ready…Jump! Daymond Langkow goes airborne in an attempt to bring down a loose puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 1. Dion Phaneuf celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes on December 14. CALGARY FLAMES Kristian Huselius chases down a rolling puck inside the offensive zone versus Carolina. Back off! Owen Nolan battles Rod Brind’Amour for control of the puck. The Flames defeated the Hurricanes 4–3. The Calgary Flames saluted the Canadian military on December 21 in a game against Dallas. The Flames came out on top with a thrilling 3–2 OT win. Maybe next time, Klesla. Matthew Lombardi escapes the lunging Columbus defenceman in their December 18 game. The Flames won the game 3–1. Welcome to Calgary! Blue Jacket Ole-Kristian Tollefsen is greeted by the more aggressive side of the Flames’ Captain. Hey! Look over there! Mark Smith does his best to distract Mike Weaver of the Vancouver Canucks while they dig for the puck during their battle on New Year’s Eve. Calgary 2 Vancouver 1. CALGARY FLAMES 33 2007 - Calgary Flames Headlines 1993 - 1980 - 1981 - 1982 - 1983 - 1984 - 1985 - 1986- 1987 - 1988 - 1989 - 1990 - 1991 - 1992 - - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 - 1995 - 1994 1980-81 Flames and NHL Come to Calgary 1981-82 Lanny McDonald a Flame; Phil Russell Named Captain 1982-83 Bob Johnson new Coach, Lanny 66 Goals 1983-84 Saddledome, Flames New Home 1984-85 Jump to 6th, Most Points, Goals 1985-86 Flames vs Montreal for Stanley Cup 1986-87 Joe Mullen Captures Lady Byng Trophy 1987-88 Presidents’ Trophy 1st Overall 1988-89 FIRST STANLEY CUP! 2nd Presidents’ Trophy 1989-90 First Smythe Division Title, Al Maclnnis All-Star 1990-91 Theoren Fleury 51 Goals, MacInnis All-Star T STANLEY IRS F -89 1988 CUP 1991-92 Gary Roberts 53 Goals, 2nd Highest in Team History 1992-93 Theoren Fleury Records 100 Points 1993-94 Capture First-Ever Pacific Division Title 1994-95Second Consecutive Pacific Division Title 1995-96 Pierre Page Returns to Calgary; Gary Roberts Wins Masterton 1996-97 Jarome Iginla Leads all NHL Rookies with 50 Points 1997-98 Brian Sutter Returns Home to Alberta to Coach the Flames 1998-99 Cory Stillman Leads Flames with 57 Points 1999-00 Valeri Bure Leads Flames with 75 Points 2000-01 Jarome Iginla Leads Flames with 71 Points 2001-02 Jarome Iginla Captures Art Ross and Rocket Richard Trophies 2002-03Darryl Sutter Returns to His Alberta Roots 2003-04 Flames Ride ‘C’ Of Red to the Stanley Cup Finals 2005-06Miikka Kiprusoff Wins Vezina and Jennings Trophies 2006-07 Three 30 Goal Scorers, Phaneuf/Kiprusoff All-Stars 2003-0 4 STANLEY CUP FINAL