The Flames will be hosting a franchise legend and fan fave … and shooting to inch a little closer to franchise history. Kraken captain Mark Giordano will receive a warm welcome in his first regular-season return trip to the Saddledome, where he was a staple on the blue-line for much of the past 15 seasons, but the Flames can’t be feeling too sentimental as they face their old friend. They are aiming for a ninth straight victory. The longest winning streak in club lore is 10.
"It's about playing with so many of those guys there for a long time and having great relationships," Giordano said before scoring a goal and adding two assists Dec. 30 in a 6-4 loss to the Flames in Seattle. "So, it's going to be cool playing against them. I think we're all competitive, so we want to do well against each other. And obviously, I'm the same. So, it will be fun."
Giordano said he wants to play at least one more season.
"You definitely realize time is ticking when you get to my age," Giordano said. "You only have so many more cracks at winning the Cup. That's my goal from here on out in my career. It's not about anything else but that. We'll see how it all plays out."
Over the course of his storied ascension to captaincy in Calgary, Mark Giordano became one of the most beloved Flames in franchise history.
So, yes, there will be a lengthy video tribute welcoming him back to the Saddledome Saturday when he makes his first regular season appearance as captain with the Seattle Kraken.
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Sentimentalities aside GFG!!! 9 in a row is insane to be playing for and the last time we popped off 10 in a row I believe Elliott/Johnson was our goalie tandem and we definitely didn’t destroy the competition 37-11 through the first 8 games. This team is different than any other time I’ve enjoyed watching success for the Flames and I’m beyond excited!!
Not only are we going for 9 in a row but a new champion frog has entered the mix! Jabba is just a baby right now like the one on top but he will eventually grow up to be the size of the one on the bottom! Jabba will join myself and Mr Sticky in cheering on the Flames tonight! GFG!
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Not only are we going for 9 in a row but a new champion frog has entered the mix! Jabba is just a baby right now like the one on top but he will eventually grow up to be the size of the one on the bottom! Jabba will join myself and Mr Sticky in cheering on the Flames tonight! GFG!
Good name choice, you called your frog a frog in Russian. Coincidence? I think not.
Let’s get the W.
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First time I’ve seen the boys live since 2019 and first time I’ve watched a game in the saddledome since 2013. Likely my last game ever at the Dome before it’s torn down.
Go Flames!
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Looking forward to the tribute! He's already scored on us, so enough of that. 15 yrs is a lifetime in an organization, hope he gets his shot elsewhere for a chance at the cup
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