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Whered they play? Omni Coliseum When they were active? 1972-80 Playoff appearances: 7 Stanley Cup Victories: 0 Teams overall record: 636 GP – 268 W- 260 L - 108 T (.506 winning percentage) Most goals: Eric Vail 174 Most assists: Tom Lysiak 276 Most points – Tom Lysiak 431 Notable players: Tom Lysiak (1973-1979), Eric Vail (1973-80), Guy Chouinard (1974-80), Pat Quinn (1972-77), Dan Bouchard (1972-80) Phil Myre (1972-78), Ken Houston (1975-80), Jean Pronovost (1978-80) and Randy Manery (1972-77) Best Jersey: The jerseys that the Flames wore from 1973-77 were pretty classic. (Image via NHL Uniforms) Worst Jersey: The Flames didnt really have many different designs, so I present you with this amazing picture of rapper and Atlanta enthusiast Lil Jon in a Flames jersey. (Image via The Breakaway) Best goalie masks: Dan Bouchard (Image via SI Kids) (Image via The Vintage Mask) Best flow: Rejean Lemelin is an absolute beauty. (Image via Slapshotnahl) Worst record: The Atlanta Flames were on the wrong end of the playoff record for the fastest three goals scored by one team in a playoff games. The Toronto Maple Leafs scored three goals in 23 seconds – which is absurd – as Darryl Sittler scored twice in 12 seconds and Ron Ellis scored 11 seconds later on April 12th, 1979. Obligatory Pat Quinn photo: The hockey legend played with the team from 1972-77 and looked great rocking the Flames logo. (Image via Amazon) Best brawl: The Flames and Philadelphia Flyers had some great brawls. (Image via Game Worn Auctions) Best quote: Former Flames goaltender Jim Craig was not happy with the fans in Atlanta, saying "If I were a businessman Id grab this team and put them in a place thats gonna sell out and have a Stanley Cup within three years.. Owner Tom Cousins has put us too much time and effort into this to not deserve a winner." The team was sold just two months later. The announcement of the teams impending move: While this video looks at the Flames cup run, there is a good bit on the Cousins saying why he moved the team (spoiler alert, it had to do with money). Last game: The Atlanta Flames were knocked out of the playoffs when the New York Rangers defeated them 5-2 on home ice on April 12th, 1980. Captain: Jean Pronovost (Image via Pinterest) Whyd the move? The team made the playoffs seven times in their nine-year history, so winning wasnt necessarily a problem. Owner Tom Cousins admitted even if they sold out every night they still wouldnt be profitable – the team averaged just over 10,000 fans. Cousins was losing money in his real estate empire and he decided to sell the team to Canadian Nelson Skalania for a cool $16 million dollars. (Image via Biz Journals) What happened to the franchise when they moved to Calgary? The team adopted a similar logo and while it wasnt three years after Jim Craigs prediction, the Flames won the Stanley Cup during 1988-89 season. (Image via SI Kids) Atlanta did get another team but we all know how that ended. So MORE LIL JON! YEAHHHHHH (Image via Freddyo) (Gif via Persephone Magazine) Previous #TBTs Atlanta Thrashers Hartford Whalers California Golden Seals Colorado Rockies Quebec Nordiques Minnesota North Stars (Stats and info via Hockeydb and Sports E-Cylcopedia) Keith Moreland Cubs Jersey .Jeff Green, playing in his second preseason game after missing the first four because of a calf strain, had 18 points. The Celtics (3-3) shot 47.2 per cent from the floor and made 15 of 37 3-point attempts. Kris Bryant Cubs Jersey . It certainly isnt a coincidence that Dwight Howard has scored at least 20 points in each game of the winning streak. https://www.cheapcubs.com/980t-bill-madlock-jersey-cubs.html . -- The court fight over NFL concussions should heat up soon as a judge in Philadelphia weighs the fairness of the proposed $765 million settlement. Ferguson Jenkins Jersey . -- Jerel Worthy and his Michigan State teammates charged across the field, holding four fingers in the air while celebrating another sweet victory over their biggest rival. Craig Kimbrel Jersey . At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014.BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Argentinas national team was welcomed home Monday by thousands of fans celebrating its gutsy performance in the World Cup final. The team arrived in Buenos Aires on a plane painted with images of the players and a large sign reading: "Thank you Argentina." A river of emotional fans wearing the white and sky-blue striped jerseys of the national team, among them a group of Argentine gauchos on horses, flooded the road leading from the airport to the football association complex. "You showed that through courage, passion and bringing everything you have and more to the field you can triumph," President Cristina Fernandez said after greeting all members of the team at the complex with a hug and a pat on the back. "Youve given us values that Argentines, surrounded by so much triumphalism, thought were lost. Not only does the one in first place win; you also win when you show quality and manage to unite with others to go forward," Fernandez said. "Thats why I wanted to greet you today and thank you on behalf of 40 million proud Argentines." The two-time world champion entered the title match as the clear underdog after Germanys 7-1 thrashing of host Brazil. But despite complaints about lacklustre play earlier in the tournament, the team led by captain Lionel Messi showed grit throughout the 1-0 overtime loss to Germany, creating several opportunities to score in the first 90 minutes. "Im thankful to everyone. I would have liked to bring you back the Cup and to be able to enjoy it. We tried, we gave it our all but we couldnt achieve it," said Messi, who won the trophy for the tournaments best player. "Despite that, I think we gave a great joy to the country by reachhing this final and facing our rivals without giving anything away.ddddddddddddquot; Argentina last played in a World Cup final in 1990, when it lost to West Germany. Four years earlier, it became world champion for the second time, led by captain Diego Maradona, also in a final against the Germans. After Sundays final, thousands of saddened but proud Argentines gathered peacefully at the iconic Obelisk in downtown Buenos Aires to applaud their teams best World Cup performance in 24 years. Cars honked staccato rhythms, firecrackers were tossed into the air and fans of all ages jumped in place shouting, "Argentina! Argentina! Argentina!" "We have nothing to regret, we played first rate," said 53-year-old Horacio Laseiras, carrying his 6-year-old daughter on his shoulders. Violence broke out later Sunday night, forcing riot police to use tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse vandals who threw rocks, destroyed store fronts, tore down street lights and even broke into a theatre. Parents with small children fled in fear. National security secretary Sergio Berni said 120 people were arrested. The Buenos Aires emergency medical service reported on Monday that 70 people were treated for injuries, including 15 police officers. The shot at the title united Argentines otherwise exasperated by one of the worlds highest inflation rates, an encroaching debt crisis and a corruption scandal that has penetrated deep into the presidents inner circle. Fernandez, whose approval rating has plunged in recent months, kept a low profile during the tournament. She declined an invitation to attend the final, preferring instead to rest ahead of a summit Tuesday, also in Brazil, with leaders from Brazil, Russia, India and China. ' ' '