Pregame Backlund - 09.10.24

Anthony Mantha scores his first goal as a Flame to get Calgary on the board

Honzek hits the ice for his rookie lap in Vancouver

Tonight marks 2,000 games for Flames Equipment Manager Mark DePasquale

"It's special" - hear from the captain ahead of tonight's tilt

"They work hard ... and now they get to play for real"

"We’ll definitely be looking forward to bringing the speed, intensity, all that stuff"

"Just like every other year, always excited to get the season going"

"I would say I’m a little bit nervous, but (it’s) another game for me"

Brendan Parker sets up the season-opener in Vancouver

Brian Wong looks ahead to the upcoming campaign

As training camp winds down, the battle for a spot intensifies

"We have to stick with our plan and play hard"

"Just step one - now the real hard work is starting"

"Personally, I'm just excited to get going"

"What truly only matters is the belief that's inside the room"

"We have a little bit of everything"

"A hard-working team, that's what we want to be"

"He’s forced our hand a little bit, and that’s what I love about him"

"It’s everyone’s dream, but now it’s another step to becoming a full-time NHL player"

"You always have to prove yourself"