Showing posts with label atlanta flames. Show all posts
Showing posts with label atlanta flames. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

81 Shots, 4 Goals: Ken Dryden vs. Dan Bouchard Was a Classic in Atlanta

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The 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens are remembered as one of the greatest teams in NHL history. Loaded with talent and seemingly unbeatable on m...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Bobby Clarke Powers Flyers With Rare Special-Teams Hat Trick

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On March 28, 1974, at the Omni in Atlanta, Bobby Clarke delivered one of the most unusual hat tricks of his NHL career. The Philadelphia Fl...
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

When Pat Quinn Scored, It Counted: Two Big Goals for the 1972-73 Atlanta Flames

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When people think of Pat Quinn, they often remember the imposing defenseman, the respected NHL coach, and the Hall of Fame builder. What th...
Monday, February 16, 2026

Bobby Clarke’s Historic Night: First 100-Point Season in Flyers History

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On March 29, 1973, at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Bobby Clarke etched his name into franchise history. With two goals against the Atlanta...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs Set NHL Playoff Record With Lightning-Fast Start vs. Atlanta (1979)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs made NHL playoff history during the 1978-79 postseason, exploding out of the gate in Game 2 of their preliminary ro...
Monday, October 27, 2025

When Phil Myre and Dan Bouchard Faced Off As Rivals For The First Time

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In the early years of the Atlanta Flames, Phil Myre and Dan Bouchard shared goaltending duties and helped build the foundation for the fran...
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Bill Clement Leads Atlanta Flames Past Rangers on New Year’s Eve 1976

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On December 31, 1976, the Atlanta Flames rang in the New Year in style at Madison Square Garden with a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers. Th...
Thursday, August 28, 2025

Real Cloutier Nets 3 In 1st NHL Game For The Quebec Nordiques Franchise

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In the final season of the WHA, 1978-79, Real Cloutier led the league with 75 goals and 129 points. It's fitting that Cloutier provided...
Monday, August 4, 2025

Dan Bouchard Of The Atlanta Flames Stands Tall for First NHL Shutout

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Starting your NHL career as a goaltender on a 1970s expansion team wasn’t for the faint of heart. Just ask Dan Bouchard , the rookie netmin...
Saturday, October 4, 2014

Hockey Trivia: NHL Franchise Relocations Of The 1970's, 1980's and 1990's

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The 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s brought expansion to the National Hockey League. With the rapid growth, poor economy and lack of proper pl...
Friday, April 18, 2014

The 4 Captains In Atlanta Flames History

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The Atlanta Flames joined the National Hockey League, along with the New York Islanders, for the 1972-73 season. The Flames lasted eight...