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getbak · 05-25-2023, 07:51 PM

We were doing it when the Jets were still in Atlanta.

Go watch the anthem during the Heritage Classic at McMahon and you can hear the "C" and "Red" (and I'm still convinced that's the only reason they played the US anthem before a game between Calgary and Montreal). That was February 2011 and the Thrashers officially moved in May 2011.

From what I remember, it was first done at the Dome for David Hale during "what so proudly we hailed" in the 2008 playoffs. Then, the "C" and "Red" started up the next season and was pretty wide spread by the playoffs that year.

I believe Dallas was the first to do it, but I don't have 100% certainty on that. I believe the Caps fans also do "Red" during the anthem, but I'm not sure if they did it before Calgary.

I remember back in the 80s watching an Atlanta Braves game and they shouted out during "the home of the brave(s)" at the end of the anthem.

05-25-2023, 07:51 PM	#1692
getbak Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	We were doing it when the Jets were still in Atlanta. Go watch the anthem during the Heritage Classic at McMahon and you can hear the "C" and "Red" (and I'm still convinced that's the only reason they played the US anthem before a game between Calgary and Montreal). That was February 2011 and the Thrashers officially moved in May 2011. From what I remember, it was first done at the Dome for David Hale during "what so proudly we hailed" in the 2008 playoffs. Then, the "C" and "Red" started up the next season and was pretty wide spread by the playoffs that year. I believe Dallas was the first to do it, but I don't have 100% certainty on that. I believe the Caps fans also do "Red" during the anthem, but I'm not sure if they did it before Calgary. I remember back in the 80s watching an Atlanta Braves game and they shouted out during "the home of the brave(s)" at the end of the anthem. __________________ Turn up the good, turn down the suck!