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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
It was more then that. It ended a 7 year playoff drought. I'll never forget the standing ovation the team got when they clinched on home ice vs the Coyotes. Iggy was a Hart nominee and Rocket winner. Kipper was acquired and set a modern day GAA record, was a vezina nominee and 4th in Hart voting. Sutter with the deadline acquisitions that put us over the top. Regehr finally breaking out. But more then anything, the team finally had an identity and played as a team.
I don't know how anyone can say that hockey that season was unwatchable. It was damn near the most watchable hockey ever!!
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The pent up excitement in 2004 was unreal. I remember showing up what we assumed was early for game 3 vs. the Canucks, and as we entered the Saddledome, there was a massive crowd erupting cheer. We quickly scramble to a gate to see what is going on, thinking we missed a goal, and it is the Flames coming out for warm-up.
What a great time that run was, regardless of the end result. I'm glad I was young enough to be at all the games, and not pay too badly with hangovers. Later rounds, tailgating in the parking lot, in summer-like weather, oh the mammaries!
