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Former NHL Franchise
ATLANTA FLAMES
1972–1980Atlanta, GA
Original 1972 expansion team. Relocated to Calgary in 1980.
What this team became
Today this franchise is the Calgary Flames. The Atlanta Flames's full history — including all wins, losses, and records — carries forward to the current franchise.
FRANCHISE LINEAGE
Relocated from Atlanta in 1980. The Flames brought their full history — and the 1989 Stanley Cup — to Calgary.
Atlanta Flames1972–1980 · Atlanta, GA
Calgary FlamesCURRENT1980–present · Calgary, AB