Seventh player matters, just ask Flames!

Posted by Roy Mlakar on April 14, 2008

As we approach the "home-ice advantage" for Games 3 and 4 vs. the Penguins, one has to look no further than the "Red Mile" and the advantage the Calgary Flames got from their great home audience in Game 3 at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Sunday night.

The Flames came out of the tunnel to a huge "Sea of Red" and a thunderous ovation by their faithful.  Then Calgary quickly spotted the favoured Sharks a three-goal lead, chasing netminder Miikka Kiprusoff, who had been stellar all year long. What did the Flames faithful do? They gave their club a huge ovation, urging them on. "Our coach, Mike Keenan, told me the crowd was critical to the win," commented Flames president Ken King.  "If anybody ever thought the crowd as a seventh man was a cliché, forget about It. They are your most important assets." 

"Our crowd has been great in the playoffs traditionally," said captain Daniel Alfredsson.  "Scotiabank Place is a great place to play and our run last year was so exciting." NOW is certainly the time for the fans to help... Remember BE Loud, BE Proud, This is YOUR TEAM!

And enjoy the outdoor activities at SBP.