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Table 5 · 09-21-2017, 10:06 AM

I moved back to Calgary a 6-7 years ago, and the Flames had nothing to do with it. Quality of life, family proximity, economic opportunities, cost of education and health care, stable political climate...those were the things we considered.

Yes, it's a very nice perk to have an NHL team, but not a deal breaker....I actually kind of enjoyed being an out-of-town Flames fan as the games felt more special when I did see them. Most of the other cities I was considering at the time (Seattle, Portland, SF) didn't have NHL teams either.

09-21-2017, 10:06 AM	#1774
Table 5 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYYC Exp:	I moved back to Calgary a 6-7 years ago, and the Flames had nothing to do with it. Quality of life, family proximity, economic opportunities, cost of education and health care, stable political climate...those were the things we considered. Yes, it's a very nice perk to have an NHL team, but not a deal breaker....I actually kind of enjoyed being an out-of-town Flames fan as the games felt more special when I did see them. Most of the other cities I was considering at the time (Seattle, Portland, SF) didn't have NHL teams either.