2007–08 Calgary Flames season facts for kids
The Calgary Flames had their 27th season in the National Hockey League (NHL) during 2007-08. This was a special year for the team as they worked hard to compete against other teams in the league.
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What is an NHL Season?
An NHL season is like a big tournament that lasts for many months. Hockey teams play lots of games against each other. They try to win as many games as possible to earn points. These points help them move up in the standings. The goal is to make it to the playoffs, which are exciting knockout games to decide the champion.
The Calgary Flames Team
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are part of the NHL and have many dedicated fans. Every season, the team works together to play their best hockey.
The 2007-08 Season for the Flames
During the 2007-08 season, the Calgary Flames played many games. Each game was important for their position in the league standings. Teams aim to finish high in their division and conference to get a good spot in the playoffs. The Flames worked hard throughout the season, trying to score goals and win games.
Understanding the Standings
The standings show how well each team is doing. Teams get points for winning games. A win gives them two points, and a loss in overtime or a shootout gives them one point. A regular loss gives zero points. The team with the most points usually finishes at the top.
| Northwest Division | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Minnesota Wild | 82 | 44 | 28 | 10 | 223 | 218 | 98 |
| x-Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 44 | 31 | 7 | 231 | 219 | 95 |
| x-Calgary Flames | 82 | 42 | 30 | 10 | 229 | 227 | 94 |
| e-Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 41 | 35 | 6 | 235 | 251 | 88 |
| e-Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 39 | 33 | 10 | 213 | 215 | 88 |
GP – Games Played W – Wins L – Losses OTL – OT/Shootout Losses GF – Goals For GA – Goals Against PTS – Points
* – Division Leader x – Clinched Playoff spot y – Clinched Division z – Clinched Conference p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy e – Eliminated from Playoff Contention
New Players and the Draft
Teams also look for new talent to join their roster. This happens through something called the NHL Entry Draft. In 2007, the Flames picked a player named Mikael Backlund in the first round. He was a promising young player joining the team's future plans.
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Mikael Backlund was the Flames first round selection in 2007.
