Twas the night before Christmas and inside the Dome
Excitement was growing for the retirement of Jarome
There's a spot in the rafters that was left with great care
Fans hoping Iggy and his number soon would be there
Mike Smith was at home all snug in his bed
Nightmares of goals scored played in his head
Peter's did practice, Tre managed the cap
Players settled down for a short pre game nap
When out there on twitter there arose such a clatter
Chucky had to check in to see what was the matter
It must be the Oilers as he drank his night cap
Laughing out loud he read Bob Stauffer's crap
Stauffer's tears were melting the pure driven show
Crying Chucky won't fight and his colour is yellow
When what to Chucky's wondering eyes should appear
CP's Bingo posted tweets to give Stauffer the gears
Another year later and things are much brighter
Respect from the league and many a sports writer
Injuries wreaked havoc and became a great test
Prospects were called up and you know the rest
The third period Flames are so lively and quick
Wave after wave made the Oiler players sick
More rapid than eagles his players they came
Peters whistled and shouted and called then by name
Hit Nurse! Hit Kassian! Bill Peters's would shout!
On Bennett! On Chucky! This team would grind out!
To the ends of the ice! They hustled with speed!
To the corners! To the net! That's how we succeed!
The clean shaven ice was glistening like gold
A celebration from Rittich was a sight to behold
Johnny on a breakaway but Dave didn't care
He skated up ice with both arms in the air
And then, in a twinkling, Brodie heard on the ice,
Coach Peter's was looking to give some advice.
As Brodie slowed down and was turning around,
Listen said Peters as he started to expound.
He was all dressed in red, a right jolly fine coach,
The message he gave was an innovative approach.
We're pairing you with Gio, we need more from you,
Resurrecting your game, we know just what to do.
Down on the ice surface Flames players were skating,
Crashing and banging till the boards started shaking.
You could hear players saying in the glistening Dome light,
Merry Christmas Flames fans and to all a good night!