1989 Presidents' Trophy

Lore & Background

In 1988–89, the Flames captured their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy with a franchise-record 117 points. 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.

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. 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 are one of two NHL franchises based in Alberta, the other being the Edmonton Oilers.
• The team played its first three seasons in Calgary at the Stampede Corral, then moved in 1983 to the Scotiabank Saddledome.
• In 1985–86, the Flames became the first team from Calgary since the 1923–24 Tigers to compete for the Stanley Cup.
• The Flames' unexpected run to the 2004 Stanley Cup Final gave rise to the Red Mile.