05-18-2022, 05:38 AM
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WCSF: GAME 1 - BATTLE OF ALBERTA - 7:30pm TV: SN/CBC/TVA/ESPN- RADIO 960
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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.
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05-18-2022, 06:01 AM
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Got offered tickets from work yesterday. Can't wait.
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05-18-2022, 06:06 AM
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Location: Singapore
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I was 10 the last time this happened and listening to Roxette. Let's do this, GFG!
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05-18-2022, 06:09 AM
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Big 4 point game tonight! GFG!
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05-18-2022, 06:12 AM
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They need to stay out of the penalty box and keep the game 5 on 5. Hopefully the officials turn a blind eye to McDavid embellishing as you just know they are going to play things up against the big, bad Flames.
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05-18-2022, 06:14 AM
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biggest game of the year tonight.
I assume that almost all businesses will be closing early tonight.
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05-18-2022, 06:21 AM
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Go flames go!!!
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05-18-2022, 06:21 AM
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On paper the Flames win this in 4.
Hockey's not played on paper, though, and I'm sure this will be an emotional roller coaster.
Flames win tonight 5-3. Lindholm finally breaks out.
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05-18-2022, 06:23 AM
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Go Flames go!
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05-18-2022, 06:25 AM
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The best way to contain McDavid and Draisaitl is to keep them on their heels on defence. Let the barrage of fire on Mike Smith begin! GFG - Big statement game!
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05-18-2022, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Excited and nervous for this series. Edmonton might feel like it is there time and they are finally breaking through but I feel like the Flames are the team of destiny with Sutter completing his unfinished business.
I would love if the flames kept this to a short series but I have a feeling this one is going long.
Go Flames Go. It will be a great atmosphere tonight
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05-18-2022, 06:27 AM
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Pent-up
Join Date: Mar 2018
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This is the most exited I’ve ever been for a playoff series, purely for the entertainment.
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05-18-2022, 06:28 AM
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Scoring Winger
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My son arrived for the Battle of Alberta. That means we are going to kick their a$$.
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05-18-2022, 06:36 AM
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My only concern is the nerves of the players for those first 10 minutes. Once they get in the flow, they'll be fine, but early on with the crowd and BOA expectations, I'm sure they'll be playing tight and nervous. Just don't give up any easy chances and don't take any penalties early on. Let the game come to you.
Go. Flames. Go.
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05-18-2022, 06:38 AM
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Calgary Flames vs Edmonton McDavid
Bring it on
5-1 Flames
Johnny Hatty
Andy
Looooooch
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05-18-2022, 06:40 AM
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Also; beauty Picasso of a GDT Cheese, like wow!
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05-18-2022, 06:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by icarus
I was 10 the last time this happened and listening to Roxette. Let's do this, GFG!
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Hop aboard, come join the joyride
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05-18-2022, 06:45 AM
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Hopefully the good guys come out ready and are not still feeling the emotional letdown after the events of Sunday night.
Even if they are a bit flat to start, it shouldn't take long to find their legs. This series will be very different than the last and the sooner the Flames get into a different rhythm, the better.
Go Flames Go and snot bubble the posers!
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05-18-2022, 06:54 AM
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05-18-2022, 06:58 AM
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Just got off work. Can’t sleep yet because I’m so pumped. Flames onesie for the win. Go flames go
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