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Atlanta Flames

Atlanta Flames is no longer an active NHL team. This page keeps the historical overview, trophy cabinet, and the Swedish players who appeared for the club during 1972–73 to 1979–80.

Active 1972–73 to 1979–801 Swede played here

About the Atlanta Flames

Article in WikipediaRead the source played NHL hockey in Atlanta from 1972 to 1980, with the Omni Coliseum as their home arena. Article in WikipediaRead the source their 8 seasons but never won a playoff series.

Kent Nilsson led the team in scoring in Article in WikipediaRead the source, its final season in Atlanta. Article in HockeysverigeRead the source NHL's highest-scoring Swedish player.

What happened next?

Article in WikipediaRead the source is a historical team identity: the franchise relocated to Calgary in 1980 and became the Calgary Flames. Article in WikipediaRead the source as the emblem identifying alternate captains.

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Former Swedish players in the Atlanta Flames

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Swedish players who have played at least one regular-season game for the Atlanta Flames and are no longer with the organisation. Statistics cover their regular-season games for the team.

Kent Nilsson
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1 season · 1979 to 1980
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