Calgary Flames HockeyWatching the Calgary Flames Hockey Game!What is hockey? Hockey is a fast-face and physical game played on ice. The aim of the game is to score goals on opposing net using a hockey stick. Players wear skates and protective equipments while playing. There are six positions to play the game: a goalie, three forwards and two defencemen. The goalie’s job is stopping the opposing team from scoring goals. The three forwards aims are to score goals (defencemen can help as well). While the two defencemen main responsibility is to help the goalie defend against the opposition (forwards as well).
You can also watch the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League (junior league). The league is an amateur league and it's designed to develop prospect to play in the professional level. The Calgary Hitmen plays at the Saddledome. Expect the same intensity and passion watching one of the Hitmen's games. Calgarians support the Hitmen the same way they support the Flames. Click the link to enter the official Calgary Hitmen Website
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In Calgary, The Calgary Flames is the only professional team that plays in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was originally from Atlanta and brought to Calgary in the early 80’s. The Flames plays at Pengrowth Saddledome in downtown Calgary. The Flames Hockey team is one of the elite teams in the league. The team won the Stanley Cup in 1989 and looking to win it again. They almost won the cup in 2004 but came up short. The amazing play-off run inspired Calgarians all over the nation, highlighted by fans celebration at the Red Mile. The games are exciting to watch, especially when viewing it live! I’ve been to few games and all were amazing, fun and nerve wracking. It’s one of those experiences that you need to encounter whenever you are here in Calgary. 
