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The Finals versus Tampa Bay became known for controversy. First, referee [[Kerry Fraser]] was pulled from his game six assignment in Calgary after drawing the ire of Flames fans following several calls in game four that upset the local fans. Fraser would instead officiate game seven in Tampa.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1816115 Veteran ref drew ire of Calgary fans], espn.com, June 5, 2004. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref> The officiating in game four prompted a rant by Sutter, in which he alleged that the NHL did not want Calgary to win.<ref>[http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/playoffs/news_story.asp?id=86283&hubname=nhl-playoffs Flames' Sutter sticks by his claims], tsn.ca, June 3, 2004. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref>
The Finals versus Tampa Bay became known for controversy. First, referee [[Kerry Fraser]] was pulled from his game six assignment in Calgary after drawing the ire of Flames fans following several calls in game four that upset the local fans. Fraser would instead officiate game seven in Tampa.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1816115 Veteran ref drew ire of Calgary fans], espn.com, June 5, 2004. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref> The officiating in game four prompted a rant by Sutter, in which he alleged that the NHL did not want Calgary to win.<ref>[http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/playoffs/news_story.asp?id=86283&hubname=nhl-playoffs Flames' Sutter sticks by his claims], tsn.ca, June 3, 2004. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref>


Late in game six, with the score tied, a shot that deflected off of Gelinas' skate was stopped by Tampa Bay goaltender [[Nikolai Khabibulin]] on the goal line. Later replays indicated that the puck may have crossed the line,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBgCRIxrtg&feature=related</ref> however the play was not reviewed at the time, and the NHL would later rule the video was inconclusive, since the puck was in the air not on the ice.<ref>Christodero, Damian, [http://www.sptimes.com/2004/06/06/Lightning/One_last_shot.shtml One last shot], St. Petersburg Times, June 6, 2004. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref> Instead, the Lightning would win in double overtime, and go on to win game seven by a 2–1 score.<ref name="cuploss">[http://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/templates/stanleycupView.cgi?/news/2004/06/07/Sports/flames_cuploss No cup, but Flames' season still a success], cbc.ca, June 8, 2004. Retrieved November 29, 2006.</ref>
Late in game six, with the score tied, a shot that deflected off of Gelinas' skate was stopped by Tampa Bay goaltender [[Nikolai Khabibulin]] on the goal line. Later replays indicated that the puck may have crossed the line,<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBBgCRIxrtg&feature=related</ref> however the play was not reviewed at the time, and the NHL would later rule the video was inconclusive, since the puck was in the air not on the ice.<ref>Christodero, Damian, [http://www.sptimes.com/2004/06/06/Lightning/One_last_shot.shtml One last shot] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303204941/http://www.sptimes.com/2004/06/06/Lightning/One_last_shot.shtml |date=March 3, 2016 }}, St. Petersburg Times, June 6, 2004. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref> Instead, the Lightning would win in double overtime, and go on to win game seven by a 2–1 score.<ref name="cuploss">[http://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/templates/stanleycupView.cgi?/news/2004/06/07/Sports/flames_cuploss No cup, but Flames' season still a success], cbc.ca, June 8, 2004. Retrieved November 29, 2006.</ref>


Despite the game seven loss, the playoff run lifted the city to a new high.<ref name="lfpress.com">[http://www.lfpress.com/sports/hockey/2010/04/10/13539811.html Flames' fall from glory &#124; Hockey &#124; Sports &#124; London Free Press]</ref> Over 30,000 fans celebrated the Flames run at a rally at [[Olympic Plaza (Calgary)|Olympic Plaza]] shortly after the finals ended.<ref>[http://slam.canoe.ca/HockeyNHLPlayoffs/home.html Calgary salutes Flames] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061230130844/http://slam.canoe.ca/HockeyNHLPlayoffs/home.html |date=December 30, 2006 }}, slam.canoe.ca. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref>
Despite the game seven loss, the playoff run lifted the city to a new high.<ref name="lfpress.com">[http://www.lfpress.com/sports/hockey/2010/04/10/13539811.html Flames' fall from glory &#124; Hockey &#124; Sports &#124; London Free Press]</ref> Over 30,000 fans celebrated the Flames run at a rally at [[Olympic Plaza (Calgary)|Olympic Plaza]] shortly after the finals ended.<ref>[http://slam.canoe.ca/HockeyNHLPlayoffs/home.html Calgary salutes Flames] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061230130844/http://slam.canoe.ca/HockeyNHLPlayoffs/home.html |date=December 30, 2006 }}, slam.canoe.ca. Retrieved November 30, 2006.</ref>
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[[File:Dion Phaneuf 2008.JPG|thumb|right|Dion Phaneuf was the Flames' first round selection, ninth overall.]]
[[File:Dion Phaneuf 2008.JPG|thumb|right|Dion Phaneuf was the Flames' first round selection, ninth overall.]]
The [[2003 NHL Entry Draft]] was held in [[Nashville, Tennessee]] on June 21–22, 2003. The Flames selected nine players in the draft.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.nhl.com/draft/2003/round1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502193057/http://www.nhl.com:80/draft/2003/round1.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=May 2, 2006 |title=2003 NHL Entry Draft results |publisher=National Hockey League |accessdate=November 27, 2006 }}</ref> Calgary selected offensive minded defenceman [[Dion Phaneuf]] with their first pick, ninth overall. Phaneuf's coach with the [[Red Deer Rebels]] described him as being a physical player on draft day. "This kid doesn't hit to hit. He hits to hurt. It's a mind-set that's rare in the game. At any level. You can't teach it, you can't fake it. You're either born with it, or you're not."<ref>{{citation |last=Johnson |first=George |title=Sutters sense Dion has right stuff |work=Calgary Herald |date=June 22, 2003 |page=B1}}</ref> Phaneuf quickly made an impact in the NHL, scoring 20 goals as a rookie in [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06]], earning a nomination for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] as top rookie.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/05/271296.html |title=NHL Announces 2005–06 Trophy finalists |publisher=National Hockey League |date=May 4, 2006 |accessdate=September 17, 2008 }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Phaneuf was nominated for the [[Norris Trophy]] as top defenceman in [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08]], just his third year in the NHL.<ref>{{citation |last=Traikos |first=Michael |url=http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2008/04/22/lidstrom-chara-and-phaneuf-named-norris-trophy-finalists.aspx |title=Lidstrom, Chara, Phaneuf named Norris Trophy finalists |work=National Post |location=Canada |date=April 22, 2008 |accessdate=September 17, 2008}}</ref>
The [[2003 NHL Entry Draft]] was held in [[Nashville, Tennessee]] on June 21–22, 2003. The Flames selected nine players in the draft.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.nhl.com/draft/2003/round1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502193057/http://www.nhl.com/draft/2003/round1.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=May 2, 2006 |title=2003 NHL Entry Draft results |publisher=National Hockey League |accessdate=November 27, 2006 |df= }}</ref> Calgary selected offensive minded defenceman [[Dion Phaneuf]] with their first pick, ninth overall. Phaneuf's coach with the [[Red Deer Rebels]] described him as being a physical player on draft day. "This kid doesn't hit to hit. He hits to hurt. It's a mind-set that's rare in the game. At any level. You can't teach it, you can't fake it. You're either born with it, or you're not."<ref>{{citation |last=Johnson |first=George |title=Sutters sense Dion has right stuff |work=Calgary Herald |date=June 22, 2003 |page=B1}}</ref> Phaneuf quickly made an impact in the NHL, scoring 20 goals as a rookie in [[2005–06 NHL season|2005–06]], earning a nomination for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]] as top rookie.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/05/271296.html |title=NHL Announces 2005–06 Trophy finalists |publisher=National Hockey League |date=May 4, 2006 |accessdate=September 17, 2008 }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Phaneuf was nominated for the [[Norris Trophy]] as top defenceman in [[2007–08 NHL season|2007–08]], just his third year in the NHL.<ref>{{citation|last=Traikos |first=Michael |url=http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/postedsports/archive/2008/04/22/lidstrom-chara-and-phaneuf-named-norris-trophy-finalists.aspx |title=Lidstrom, Chara, Phaneuf named Norris Trophy finalists |work=National Post |location=Canada |date=April 22, 2008 |accessdate=September 17, 2008 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


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2003–04 Calgary Flames
Western Conference champions
Division3rd Northwest
Conference6th Western
2003–04 record42–30–7–3
Home record21–14–5–1
Road record21–16–2–2
Goals for200 (19th)
Goals against176 (3rd)
Team information
General managerDarryl Sutter
CoachDarryl Sutter
CaptainJarome Iginla
Alternate captainsCraig Conroy
Robyn Regehr
ArenaPengrowth Saddledome
Average attendance16,580
Team leaders
GoalsJarome Iginla (41)
AssistsCraig Conroy (39)
PointsJarome Iginla (73)
Penalty minutesKrzysztof Oliwa (247)
WinsMiikka Kiprusoff (24)
Goals against averageMiikka Kiprusoff (1.69)

The 2003–04 Calgary Flames season was the 24th National Hockey League season in Calgary, and the 32nd for the franchise in the NHL. The Flames ended a seven-year playoff drought, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 1996. The Flames defeated three division winners en route to an appearance in the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals. The Flames were defeated in the finals by the Tampa Bay Lightning in seven games. The run to the finals captured the imagination of the city, while the Red Mile celebrations gained international attention for the "Mardi Gras-like" atmosphere as up to 80,000 people celebrated in the streets after each playoff game.

Fans arriving at the Pengrowth Saddledome prior to a Stanley Cup Finals game against Tampa Bay.

Head coach Darryl Sutter succeeded Craig Button as the Flames' general manager. Sutter made numerous changes to the roster as he worked to remake the Flames into a fast, physical club. Chris Drury was dealt to Buffalo for Rhett Warrener and Steve Reinprecht before the season began. A knee injury to starting goaltender Roman Turek led Sutter to trade for Miikka Kiprusoff, a player he knew from his days with the San Jose Sharks. Kiprusoff responded to the deal by posting an NHL record low Goals Against Average of 1.69.

The Flames were led offensively by Jarome Iginla, who tied Ilya Kovalchuk and Rick Nash for the league lead with 41 goals as the trio shared the Rocket Richard Trophy. Iginla represented the Flames at the 54th National Hockey League All-Star Game in Minnesota, and was named a second team all-star for his performance during the season. Iginla's charity work and leadership both on and off the ice led to his also being awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy and NHL Foundation Player Award.

Regular season

After struggling with an injury to starting goaltender Roman Turek in the first game of the season, an early November trade for San Jose Sharks third stringer Miikka Kiprusoff sparked the Flames, as Kiprusoff led Calgary into the playoffs for the first time in eight years.[1]

The Calgary Flames' green hard hat on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Defenceman Mike Commodore became a cult hero for his unruly red mop of hair during the playoffs, leading many fans to wear red afro wigs to playoff games.[2] Craig Conroy brought a team building idea from his days with the St. Louis Blues, having the team award a green hard hat to the hardest working player each time the Flames won. As the exercise gained popularity, fans also began wearing green hard hats to the arena themselves.[3]

The Flames allowed the fewest short-handed goals during the regular season, with just 2.[4]

Season standings

Typical celebration along the Red Mile.
Northwest Division[5]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS
1 3 Vancouver Canucks 82 43 24 10 5 235 194 101
2 4 Colorado Avalanche 82 40 22 13 7 235 198 100
3 6 Calgary Flames 82 42 30 7 3 200 176 94
4 9 Edmonton Oilers 82 36 29 12 5 221 208 89
5 10 Minnesota Wild 82 30 29 20 3 188 183 83

Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points
         Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.

Western Conference[6]
R Div GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
1 P- Detroit Red Wings CE 82 48 21 11 2 255 189 109
2 Y- San Jose Sharks PA 82 43 21 12 6 255 183 104
3 Y- Vancouver Canucks NW 82 43 24 10 5 235 194 101
4 X- Colorado Avalanche NW 82 40 22 13 7 236 198 100
5 X- Dallas Stars PA 82 41 26 13 2 194 175 97
6 X- Calgary Flames NW 82 42 30 7 3 200 176 94
7 X- St. Louis Blues CE 82 39 30 11 2 191 198 91
8 X- Nashville Predators CE 82 38 29 11 4 216 217 91
8.5
9 Edmonton Oilers NW 82 36 29 12 5 221 208 89
10 Minnesota Wild NW 82 30 29 20 3 188 183 83
11 Los Angeles Kings PA 82 28 29 16 9 205 217 81
12 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim PA 82 29 35 10 8 184 213 76
13 Phoenix Coyotes PA 82 22 36 18 6 188 245 68
14 Columbus Blue Jackets CE 82 25 45 8 4 177 238 62
15 Chicago Blackhawks CE 82 20 43 11 8 188 259 59

Divisions: CE – Central, PA – Pacific, NW – Northwest

P – Clinched Presidents Trophy; Y – Clinched Division; X – Clinched Playoff spot


Schedule and results

2003–04 Game Log

Playoffs

Opening faceoff during game three against Vancouver.

Calgary's defeat of the Vancouver Canucks in the first round was the first playoff series victory for the Flames since they won the Cup in 1989. Jarome Iginla scored two goals and assisted on Martin Gelinas' overtime winner in game seven, sending fans in Calgary into the streets to celebrate the victory. The Flames pulled off an even bigger upset in round two, knocking off the President's Trophy winning Red Wings in six, including back-to-back 1–0 shutouts in the final two games. Once again, Gelinas scored the overtime winner on a rebound on a play set up by Iginla. In doing so, Gelinas became the first player in NHL history to record three career OT winners to end a series.[7]

The third round series pitted the Flames against head coach Darryl Sutter and goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff's old team – the San Jose Sharks. After jumping out to a 2–0 series lead on the road, the Sharks returned the favour, defeating Calgary twice at home. After blanking the Sharks in San Jose in game five, the Flames returned home with a chance to go to the Stanley Cup Finals. Led once again by Iginla and Gelinas, the Flames cruised to a 3–1 victory. Gelinas once again scored the series clinching goal, this time in the second period, to return the Flames to the Stanley Cup final for the first time since winning it in 1989; this was the first Finals appearance by a Canadian team since the 1994 Vancouver Canucks lost to the New York Rangers. In addition, the flames became the first team to defeat the 1st, 2nd and 3rd seeded teams in their conference en route to the Stanley Cup finals (which was only repeated in 2012)

the "C of Red" became a defining characteristic of Flames playoff games.

The Finals versus Tampa Bay became known for controversy. First, referee Kerry Fraser was pulled from his game six assignment in Calgary after drawing the ire of Flames fans following several calls in game four that upset the local fans. Fraser would instead officiate game seven in Tampa.[8] The officiating in game four prompted a rant by Sutter, in which he alleged that the NHL did not want Calgary to win.[9]

Late in game six, with the score tied, a shot that deflected off of Gelinas' skate was stopped by Tampa Bay goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin on the goal line. Later replays indicated that the puck may have crossed the line,[10] however the play was not reviewed at the time, and the NHL would later rule the video was inconclusive, since the puck was in the air not on the ice.[11] Instead, the Lightning would win in double overtime, and go on to win game seven by a 2–1 score.[12]

Despite the game seven loss, the playoff run lifted the city to a new high.[13] Over 30,000 fans celebrated the Flames run at a rally at Olympic Plaza shortly after the finals ended.[14]


2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Player statistics

Jarome Iginla's 41 goals placed him in a tie for the league lead, earning him his second Rocket Richard Trophy. Iginla shared the award with Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk and Columbus' Rick Nash, both of whom also scored 41 goals.[15] Iginla also led the league in playoff goals, as his total of 13 was one better than Tampa's Brad Richards and Ruslan Fedotenko.[16] Iginla led the team in scoring for the fourth consecutive season,

Miikka Kiprusoff, acquired from the San Jose Sharks early in the season, set a modern NHL record low Goals Against Average of 1.69 in 39 games played. He recorded five shutouts in the playoffs, a franchise record. Kiprusoff's performance with the Flames led to his being named the starting goaltender for team Finland at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, where he led the Finns to the championship final.[17]

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

    Regular season   Playoffs
Player # GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
Jarome Iginla 12 81 41 32 73 84 26 13 9 22 45
Craig Conroy 22 63 8 39 47 44 26 6 11 17 12
Shean Donovan 16 82 18 24 42 72 24 5 5 10 23
Martin Gelinas 23 76 17 18 35 70 26 8 7 15 35
Jordan Leopold 4 82 9 24 33 24 26 0 10 10 6
Dean McAmmond 37 64 17 13 30 18 – – – – —
Matthew Lombardi 18/49 79 16 13 29 32 13 1 5 6 4
Oleg Saprykin 19 69 12 17 29 41 26 3 3 6 14
Steve Reinprecht 27 44 7 22 29 4 – – – – —
Chris Clark 17 82 10 15 25 106 26 3 3 6 30
Toni Lydman 32 67 4 16 20 30 6 0 1 1 2
Robyn Regehr 28 82 4 14 18 74 26 2 7 9 20
Chuck Kobasew 7 70 6 11 17 51 26 0 1 1 24
Stephane Yelle 11 53 4 13 17 24 23 3 3 6 16
Rhett Warrener 44 77 3 14 17 97 24 0 1 1 6
Andrew Ference 21 72 4 12 16 53 26 0 3 3 25
Denis Gauthier 3 80 1 15 16 113 6 0 1 1 4
Ville Nieminen 24 19 3 5 8 18 24 4 4 8 55
Krzysztof Oliwa 33 65 3 2 5 247 20 2 0 2 6
Chris Simon† 15 13 3 2 5 250 16 5 2 7 74
Marcus Nilson† 26 14 0 5 5 14 26 4 7 11 12
Steve Montador 5 26 1 2 3 50 20 1 2 3 6
Dave Lowry 10 18 1 1 2 11 10 0 0 0 6
Lynn Loyns† 20 12 0 2 2 2 – – – – —
Mike Commodore 2 12 0 0 0 25 20 0 2 2 19
Martin Sonnenberg 25 5 0 0 0 2 – – – – —
Brennan Evans – – – – – – 2 0 0 0 0
All traded players – — 3 9 12 40 – – – – —

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Calgary. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.
Bold denotes league leader

Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

    Regular season   Playoffs
Player # GP Min W L T GA SO Sv% GAA GP Min W L GA SO Sv% GAA
Miikka Kiprusoff† 34 38 2301 24 10 4 65 4 .933 1.69 26 1655 15 11 51 5 .928 1.85
Jamie McLennan‡ 29 26 1446 12 9 3 53 4 .910 2.20 – – – – – – – —
Roman Turek 1 18 1031 6 11 0 40 3 .914 2.33 1 19 0 0 0 0 1.000 0.00
Dany Sabourin 50 4 169 0 3 0 10 0 .848 3.55 – – – – – – – —

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Calgary. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold text denotes league record
Italics denotes franchise record

Transactions

See also: 2003–04 NHL transactions

Prior to the season, the Flames sent restricted free agent Chris Drury to the Buffalo Sabres for defenceman Rhett Warrener and forward Steve Reinprecht, whom the Sabres had acquired from the Colorado Avalanche, then included in the Drury trade.[18] Warrener especially was seen as being a key player for the Flames as they attempted to qualify for the playoffs.[19]

The acquisition of Miikka Kiprusoff proved to be a significant turning point for the Flames' season. Darryl Sutter dealt for Kiprusoff after starting goaltender Roman Turek suffered a knee injury that left him unable to play for several months.[20] Kiprusoff stabilized the Flames' goaltending situation, producing a league record low goals against average.[21]

Trades

July 3, 2003 To Calgary Flames
Rhett Warrener
Steve Reinprecht 		To Buffalo Sabres
Chris Drury
July 16, 1999 To Calgary Flames
4th round pick in 2004
Future Considerations 		To Carolina Hurricanes
Bob Boughner
November 16, 2003 To Calgary Flames
Miikka Kiprusoff 		To San Jose Sharks
2nd round pick in 2005
January 9, 2004 To Calgary Flames
Lynn Loyns 		To San Jose Sharks
Future Considerations
February 24, 2004 To Calgary Flames
Ville Nieminen 		To Chicago Blackhawks
Jason Morgan
Conditional draft pick in 2005
March 6, 2004 To Calgary Flames
Chris Simon
7th round pick in 2004 		To New York Rangers
Jamie McLennan
Blair Betts
Greg Moore
March 8, 2004 To Calgary Flames
Marcus Nilson 		To Florida Panthers
2nd round pick in 2004

Free Agents

Player signed Former team
Krzysztof Oliwa Boston Bruins
Josh Green Washington Capitals
Jesse Wallin Detroit Red Wings
Matt Davidson Columbus Blue Jackets
Player lost New team
Scott Nichol Chicago Blackhawks
Mike Mottau Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

Draft picks

Main article: List of Calgary Flames draft picks
Dion Phaneuf was the Flames' first round selection, ninth overall.

The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21–22, 2003. The Flames selected nine players in the draft.[22] Calgary selected offensive minded defenceman Dion Phaneuf with their first pick, ninth overall. Phaneuf's coach with the Red Deer Rebels described him as being a physical player on draft day. "This kid doesn't hit to hit. He hits to hurt. It's a mind-set that's rare in the game. At any level. You can't teach it, you can't fake it. You're either born with it, or you're not."[23] Phaneuf quickly made an impact in the NHL, scoring 20 goals as a rookie in 2005–06, earning a nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy as top rookie.[24] Phaneuf was nominated for the Norris Trophy as top defenceman in 2007–08, just his third year in the NHL.[25]

Rnd Pick Player Nationality Position Team (league) NHL statistics
GP G A Pts PIM
1 9 Dion Phaneuf†  Canada D Red Deer Rebels (WHL) 750 117 283 400 1053
2 39 Tim Ramholt  Switzerland D Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) 1 0 0 0 0
3 97 Ryan Donally  Canada LW Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
4 112 Jamie Tardif  Canada RW Peterborough Petes (OHL) 2 0 0 0 0
5 143 Greg Moore USA RW University of Maine (Hockey East) 10 0 0 0 0
6 173 Tyler Johnson  Canada C Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
7 206 Thomas Bellemare  Canada D Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
8 240 Cam Cunning  Canada LW Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
9 270 Kevin Harvey  Canada LW Georgetown Raiders (OPJHL)
Statistics are updated to the end of the 2014–15 NHL season. † denotes player was on an NHL roster in 2014–15.

Farm teams

Lowell Lockmonsters

After shutting down the Saint John Flames, the Flames entered into an agreement to share an affiliation with the Lowell Lockmonsters with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Lockmonsters posted a 32–36–6–6 record, out of the playoffs with a 6th-place finish in the Atlantic Division.

Las Vegas Wranglers

The Las Vegas Wranglers entered the ECHL as an expansion team, immediately entering an affiliation agreement with the Flames. The team was immediately competitive, finishing second in the Pacific Division with a 43–22–7 record. This did not translate into the playoffs however, as the Wranglers lost in the divisional semi-finals.

See also

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  12. ^ No cup, but Flames' season still a success, cbc.ca, June 8, 2004. Retrieved November 29, 2006.
  13. ^ Flames' fall from glory | Hockey | Sports | London Free Press
  14. ^ Calgary salutes Flames Archived December 30, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, slam.canoe.ca. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
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