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Heatley Scores OT Winner in Game 6 to Clinch Series for 26th-seeded ’05-’06 Senators Over 39th-seeded ’78-’79 Flames

Posted on October 24, 2016 by beaker130

The 39th-seeded ’78-’79 Atlanta Flames have been trouble makers in the past and they caused some problems here for the 26th-seeded ’05-’06 Ottawa Senators. The ’05-’06 Senators needed an OT winner from Chris Kelly to take a 2-0 series lead … Continue reading →

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’78-’79 Flames Finish Off Qualifying Tourney with Yet Another Sweep; Will Represent Atlanta Flames Franchise Again

Posted on March 10, 2015 by beaker130

The ’78-’79 Atlanta Flames have qualified for the 2015 Ultimate NHL Playoff without losing a game. They completed the sweep trifecta by sweeping the ’75-’76 Atlanta Flames in the Qualifying Final. However, this was by far the most competitive of … Continue reading →

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Goaltender Dan Bouchard Shuts It Down as ’75-’76 Flames Upset Top-Seeded ’76-’77 Flames to Reach Qualifier Final

Posted on March 9, 2015 by beaker130

Despite being down 2-1 and 3-2, the 5th-seeded ’75-’76 Atlanta Flames have upset the top-seeded ’76-’77 Atlanta Flames to clinch a spot in the Qualifying Final. Despite allowing a total of 14 goals in just Game’s 2 and 3, goaltender … Continue reading →

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Reigning Representatives, ’78-’79 Flames, Make Statement in Sweep Over ’73-’74 Flames

Posted on March 6, 2015 by beaker130

It was the familiar names from last year’s cinderella story yet again that helped lead the ’78-’79 Atlanta Flames to the win in this Quarterfinal matchup. The goaltender behind the ’78-’79 Flames’ run in the inaugural Ultimate NHL Playoff, Dan … Continue reading →

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Nilsson and Chouinard Propel 2nd-Seeded ’79-’80 Flames Over ’74-’75 Flames in Six Games; Advance to Semis

Posted on March 6, 2015 by beaker130

The #2 seed, the ’79-’80 Atlanta Flames, seemed to be poised for a quick victory or even a sweep after taking the first two games of the series by a combined score of 10-2. Guy Chouinard and Kent Nilsson led … Continue reading →

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