Flames captain Mark Giordano models the team’s retro jersey. The Calgary Flames are bringing back a piece of their past for next season. Creamer stops short of predicting a Stanley Cup win for the Flames in the retro jerseys. "The first thing that comes to mind is that these were the jerseys worn when they won the (Stanley) Cup back in 1989. They want that bright colour, they want to be punched in the face with it again. ", Video: The Flames are returning to a classic look. All Rights Reserved. Adding the retro inspired (2019) Heritage Classic white jersey last season was the final piece of the puzzle and the time has finally arrived where we can deliver to the fans what they've always wanted. The Calgary Flames have announced their players will be switching back, full-time, to the "retro" jerseys of the 1980s. "In hockey, just in the last couple of months, we saw the Buffalo Sabres, they're going back to their original uniforms. The most up-to-date breaking news for the Calgary Flames including highlights, roster, schedule, scores and archives. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. The organization unveiled the new look this week in a video that featured Flames team captain Mark Giordano modelling the iconic red, yellow and white jersey. You can't help but have great feelings and great memories about that. "When you think about that jersey, as I just did, the first thing you think about is Lanny McDonald, that big bushy mustache with the cup far above his head at the Montreal Forum back in 1989. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. The fans have made it quite clear that this is what they want, this is what they love," Creamer told the Calgary Eyeopener. Creamer says teams have been getting away from the more muted colours of the past 20 years — the Edmonton Oilers also switched from royal blue and bright orange to their navy blue and copper tones. It worked for them during the 1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning year, the only time the franchise has captured hockey’s Holy Grail. News about Calgary switching back to their retro jersey as their main alternate jersey again for the 2016-17 season. Join the mailing list to receive daily email updates. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. "For the last 11 years, after they reintroduced this uniform as sort of a throwback jersey. tap here to see other videos from our team. Photo by Getty Images, Calgary Flames They look great and feel even better on. They rolled out the retros as their third jersey ahead of the 2018-19 season and wore them 12 times during that campaign. The Flames' current red home jersey, which features a black flaming C, will be used as an alternate jersey. The NHL uses cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies. A welcome email is on its way. Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Read more about cookies here. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. "And after about 10 years of that, people get bored of seeing the darker, dull colours. sharing the video they produced for "Retro Night". He says that for the past couple of years, he has been tracking baseball performance based on what jersey the players are wearing — "just for fun.". TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. Why not? The team captain participated in the jersey unveil. Creamer says he has found that there are a few teams that play really well when they wear one jersey and really terrible when they wear the other. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Comments are welcome while open. Tweet from @NHLFlames: Now, every game = Retro Night. Creamer, who is also the founder of sportslogos.net, has made a study of sports jerseys. The red retro sweater features a red background with a gold-trimmed white flaming ‘C’ in the centre with gold and white stripes around the arms and base. The white retro look features a classic white background with a gold-trimmed flaming red ‘C’ with red and yellow stripes around the arms and base of the jersey. It could be a matter that whoever is the starting pitcher that day is just not very good, and they keep picking the same jersey," he said. What's old is new again: Flames switch to retro jerseys for 2020-21 campaign. And you want your team to stand out against the sports world. The team announced the decision to go "full retro" on social media and celebrated by sharing the video they produced for "Retro Night" back in January of 2018. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. https://www.660citynews.com/video/2020/10/05/retro-flavour-for-flames-jersey "People miss what they sort of, you know, fell in love with the game [seeing]. "The first thing that comes to mind is that these were the jerseys worn when they won the cup back in 1989. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. I think they are the coolest jerseys in the League.". "You think of baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays threw back about 10 years ago," he said. We encourage you to review it carefully. The Flames relocated to Calgary from Atlanta after the 1979-80 season. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. The current jersey with its flaming black "C" will become the alternate  jersey. There is a certain amount of pride for the current players knowing that we carry on a legacy and tradition. If you don't remember, it starred Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk in wigs and is definitely worth another look. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Creamer says there is a trend across not just the league, but the entire sports landscape, to go retro. Here’s the retro jersey, right, compared to the 2019-20 jersey. The Calgary Flames are bringing back a piece of their past for next season. To celebrate their 40th season in Calgary, the Flames will go back to the jerseys they used from their first season in the city, 1980-81, through the mid-1990s. The next issue of Calgary Sun Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. The Flames organization says this is what the fans want. I think they are the coolest jerseys in the league.". This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ", "So I love seeing the Flames wearing these uniforms again.". Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2019. Calgary Flames tap into fan nostalgia with retro jerseys, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. The Calgary Flames have announced their players will be switching back, full-time, to the "retro" jerseys of the 1980s, when they competed twice for the Stanley Cup, winning in 1989.

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