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Cheese · 05-18-2022, 05:38 AM

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Preview
Edmonton at Calgary

The Flames and Oilers last met in a Stanley Cup playoff series in 1991, before many of the participants of this year's clash were even born.

"I haven't been to the second round since my first year in the league, so this is really exciting for me, especially being the Battle of Alberta," Flames defenceman Mike Stone said. "I've been in this city long enough to know what that means."

The Pacific Division-champion Flames finished seven points ahead of the Oilers during the regular season. The clubs split their four meetings, with the Oilers taking the first two clashes before the Flames won the final two.

Guide to the Battle of Alberta between Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers

No matter the players. No matter the coaches. No matter the standings. No matter who won the last game -- or the last 10.

It's a seed planted between two teams that can't be uprooted. The bad blood is merely transfused, one generation to the next.

The Battle of Alberta -- featuring the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames -- is that kind of rivalry. Like a fine wine, it has only gotten better with age. And the latest vintage (Game 1, 9:30 ET, ESPN) could be a classic.

On opposite ends of a 300-kilometer -- or 186-mile -- stretch of Alberta's provincial highway sit dueling hockey markets rife with passionate fans. They've been waiting more than 30 years to see the long-simmering enmity between these teams peak in a postseason series.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Preview: Flames vs. Oilers

If you're searching for drama and storylines and just some good old-fashioned playoff hockey, look no further than the second-round series between Calgary and Edmonton.

It's the Battle of Alberta folks. Reunited, and it feels so good.

Calgary, Edmonton mayors gear up for Battle of Alberta with playoff wager

If the Flames win the second-round series against their cross-province rivals, Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will wear a Calgary jersey as well as full Flames face paint at his next council meeting. If it’s the Oilers who prevail, it will be Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek in council chambers donning an Oilers sweater with her face painted blue and orange.

Battle of Alberta hockey allegiances split in Red Deer

"To see both fan bases totally engaged in playoffs is something that has just never happened in a lot of people's life times who are under the age of 40," said Merrick Sutter, senior vice-president of the Red Deer Rebels, and nephew of Flames coach Darryl Sutter. "We see it every day in Red Deer, just the sheer nature of being exactly in the middle."

While it marks the sixth time the two teams have battled in the NHL post-season, it's the first time in 31 years.

Flames-Oilers series preview: Betting by the numbers

Despite an attention-grabbing stretch in the middle of the season, the Flames only have a slight advantage at even strength. So Calgary is correctly rated higher than Edmonton, and with home-ice advantage for this series, they should be favored.

05-18-2022, 05:38 AM	#1
Cheese Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Exp:	WCSF: GAME 1 - BATTLE OF ALBERTA - 7:30pm TV: SN/CBC/TVA/ESPN- RADIO 960 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526933124667609093 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526318947208835072 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526261447927517184 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526078195362979840 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526763253669298176 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526608127319101440 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526650007931129856 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526646233888178178 https://twitter.com/user/status/1526750541543378945 Preview Edmonton at Calgary The Flames and Oilers last met in a Stanley Cup playoff series in 1991, before many of the participants of this year's clash were even born. "I haven't been to the second round since my first year in the league, so this is really exciting for me, especially being the Battle of Alberta," Flames defenceman Mike Stone said. "I've been in this city long enough to know what that means." The Pacific Division-champion Flames finished seven points ahead of the Oilers during the regular season. The clubs split their four meetings, with the Oilers taking the first two clashes before the Flames won the final two. Guide to the Battle of Alberta between Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers No matter the players. No matter the coaches. No matter the standings. No matter who won the last game -- or the last 10. It's a seed planted between two teams that can't be uprooted. The bad blood is merely transfused, one generation to the next. The Battle of Alberta -- featuring the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames -- is that kind of rivalry. Like a fine wine, it has only gotten better with age. And the latest vintage (Game 1, 9:30 ET, ESPN) could be a classic. On opposite ends of a 300-kilometer -- or 186-mile -- stretch of Alberta's provincial highway sit dueling hockey markets rife with passionate fans. They've been waiting more than 30 years to see the long-simmering enmity between these teams peak in a postseason series. Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Preview: Flames vs. Oilers If you're searching for drama and storylines and just some good old-fashioned playoff hockey, look no further than the second-round series between Calgary and Edmonton. It's the Battle of Alberta folks. Reunited, and it feels so good. Calgary, Edmonton mayors gear up for Battle of Alberta with playoff wager If the Flames win the second-round series against their cross-province rivals, Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi will wear a Calgary jersey as well as full Flames face paint at his next council meeting. If it’s the Oilers who prevail, it will be Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek in council chambers donning an Oilers sweater with her face painted blue and orange. Battle of Alberta hockey allegiances split in Red Deer "To see both fan bases totally engaged in playoffs is something that has just never happened in a lot of people's life times who are under the age of 40," said Merrick Sutter, senior vice-president of the Red Deer Rebels, and nephew of Flames coach Darryl Sutter. "We see it every day in Red Deer, just the sheer nature of being exactly in the middle." While it marks the sixth time the two teams have battled in the NHL post-season, it's the first time in 31 years. Flames-Oilers series preview: Betting by the numbers Despite an attention-grabbing stretch in the middle of the season, the Flames only have a slight advantage at even strength. So Calgary is correctly rated higher than Edmonton, and with home-ice advantage for this series, they should be favored. Last edited by Cheese; 05-18-2022 at 08:50 AM.