Flames Primary LogoFlames Alternate LogoFlames Wordmark LogoFlames Team MerchEstablished 1972 City Atlanta – Calgary League History 1972 – Present / National Hockey League Team History 1980 – Present / Calgary Flames 1972 – 1980 / Atlanta Flames Nickname Flames – The Calgary Flames have been a staple of the NHL since their inception in 1980. With such a long history, …