1989 Presidents' Trophy
The Flames captured their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy in 1988–89 with a franchise-record 117 points, led by captain Jim Peplinski.
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The team was founded in 1972 in Atlanta as the Atlanta Flames and moved to Calgary in 1980. The Flames won their first and only Stanley Cup title in 1989.
- Notable Leader
- Jim Peplinski (Captain), with alternate captains including Lanny McDonald
Lore & Background
In 1988–89, the Flames captured their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy with a franchise-record 117 points. The captain was Jim Peplinski. En route to their second Final appearance, they defeated the Vancouver Canucks in seven games, the Los Angeles Kings in four games, and in the conference finals, they eliminated the Blackhawks in five games. The Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the 1989 Stanley Cup Final, winning their first Stanley Cup. Al MacInnis captured the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoffs' most valuable player, while long-time captain Lanny McDonald announced his retirement. Sonia Scurfield, the Flames's co-owner, became the first Canadian woman to have her name engraved on the Cup.
In Their Own Story
The air inside the Olympic Saddledome is thick with anticipation, smelling faintly of popcorn and cold ice. It is late March 1989, and the Flames need just one more point to clinch the Presidents' Trophy. The arena shakes as the home crowd roars, a sea of red jerseys bobbing in unison. On the ice, Gary Suter skates with purpose, his stick low, eyes locked on the puck. He passes to Mike Krushelnyski, who fires a shot that rattles the crossbar before falling into the net. The whistle blows, and the celebration begins—not just for a win, but for a season of perfection.
Reader's Guide
The Flames have won two Presidents' Trophies for posting the NHL's top regular-season record and have claimed eight division championships. The franchise leader in games played, goals, and points is Jarome Iginla, a two-time winner of the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer. Miikka Kiprusoff has the most wins by a goaltender in a Calgary Flames uniform. 17 people associated with the Flames have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Did You Know?
- The Flames won their first and only Stanley Cup in 1989.
- The Flames have won two Presidents' Trophies.
- Jarome Iginla is the franchise leader in games played, goals, and points.
- Miikka Kiprusoff holds the record for most wins by a goaltender in a Flames uniform.
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