The final time the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers confronted one another within the playoffs was means again in 1991.
Most gamers on both staff weren't born or haven't any recollection of that Battle of Alberta as a result of they have been too younger.
Flames defenceman Michael Stone stated he is beginning to really feel the thrill within the metropolis.
"Nicely I imply I had folks waving at me on my means in in the present day so have not had that shortly," he laughed.
"I have not been to the second spherical since my first yr within the league so that is actual thrilling for me. Particularly being the Battle of Alberta. I have been on this metropolis lengthy sufficient to know what meaning."
BRINGING THE PROVINCE TOGETHER
Flames coach Darryl Sutter stated the Battle of Alberta is vital for the province. On the planet in line with Sutter, a resident of Viking, Alta., which is situated just about midway between Edmonton and Calgary, there are three issues that carry (Alberta) folks collectively.
"Sports activities, church and music. Give it some thought," he stated.
The Flames have been wanting ahead to a packed Saddledome as they begin the 2022 playoffs towards the Dallas Stars. Glenn Campbell studies
"What that is doing for Alberta proper now could be bringing folks collectively," Sutter stated. "They could cheer for the Oilers. They could cheer for the Flames. Large deal, it is a sport. It is what it is about, it is the most effective factor ever. Like for the NHL what extra might you ask for?"
GREAT ONE PICKS THE FLAMES
The Battle of Alberta is producing plenty of curiosity outdoors the province as properly. Earlier than the playoffs began, former Oiler legend Wayne Gretzky, now a TNT hockey analyst, picked the Flames to win this collection and that should have generated a pair emails to TNT from Edmonton.
Flames ahead Milan Lucic weighed in on the Nice One selecting the staff he as soon as picked aside when the Battle of Alberta was extra of an annual occasion.
"I am positive they do not prefer it however you understand he is simply giving his knowledgeable opinion," Lucic, who was traded by the Oilers to the Flames stated.
EXCITING TIMES
For gamers it is exhausting to not get excited with what's occurring within the metropolis. Followers have been ready a very long time for the Flames to advance within the playoffs. That is solely the second time the Flames have superior previous the second spherical since 2004. Elias Lindholm stated the staff felt the love after beating Dallas in Recreation 7 on Sunday night time.
"I believe the NHL did half of the bench and up high and the Purple Lot so I watched that a few occasions. Yeah it is thrilling and it is enjoyable. Enjoyable to see so many individuals supporting us."
The Calgary Flames' Purple Lot neighborhood viewing get together at Stampede Park. (Photograph courtesy Calgary Flames/NHL)
BE READY FOR PUCK DROP
Clearly the Flames have been capable of get pleasure from beating the Stars, however goaltender Jacob Markstrom stated it is time to begin focusing in on the Oilers.
"It is going to be enjoyable," Markstrom stated.
"It is going to be wild within the crowd however on the identical time we have got to be composed and play our sport."
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