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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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 Posted - 09/05/2007 : 17:49:57
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Apparently, the Calgary Flames new uniforms have the Canadian flag stitched to one shoulder, and ALBERTA'S FLAG on the other! Hopefully, I'm not the only native of the capital city of Wild Rose Country that finds this abhorrent. The provincial government of Alberta should be petitioned to reverse its decision to approve this atrocity! I thought Ralph Klein was out! Maybe this was his last act as Premier to show his loyalty to his hometown? Ridiculous!
The Oil WILL make the playoffs.
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PainTrain
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1393 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2007 : 19:17:34
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Do you have a link OILINONTARIO?
No Sacrifice , No Victory! |
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leigh
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 09/05/2007 : 20:23:11
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Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
Apparently, the Calgary Flames new uniforms have the Canadian flag stitched to one shoulder, and ALBERTA'S FLAG on the other! Hopefully, I'm not the only native of the capital city of Wild Rose Country that finds this abhorrent. The provincial government of Alberta should be petitioned to reverse its decision to approve this atrocity! I thought Ralph Klein was out! Maybe this was his last act as Premier to show his loyalty to his hometown? Ridiculous!
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You're kidding right? If the Oilers want the flags on their jerseys they can get them too. Calgary doesn't own the rights to them. It's the country and province they hail from. Whats the big deal?
Apparently it is only for 1 season. I don't know why though. Here is more info... http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=217590&hubname= |
Edited by - leigh on 09/05/2007 20:24:33 |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2007 : 14:48:27
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| The Leafs have the maple leaf--Canada's symbol--on their jerseys and the rest of the country doesn't seem to mind. |
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leigh
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 09/06/2007 : 14:56:02
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Hey Mik! Welcome back! missed ya!
Good point on Toronto. Also the Canadiens have the name. The Canucks are slang for Canadians. It's really no big deal I think. Nothing wrong with a little provincial/national pride.
Although I wonder if the NHL approved it because they new it would enflame a bitter provincial rivalry. It can't be bad for business. Lot's of other province/states have multiple teams so maybe they're testing the waters to see if it gets people talking....or maybe it's nothing. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2007 : 15:21:50
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Originally posted by leigh
Hey Mik! Welcome back! missed ya!
Ya I took a little break for part of the summer since not much was going on. Might not be on too much in mid September when college starts but I'll be back after that.
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Although I wonder if the NHL approved it because they new it would enflame a bitter provincial rivalry.
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Leafs Rock Planet
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Canada
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Guest8985
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Posted - 09/06/2007 : 16:15:40
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Oilers fan here here BTW,
I have no problem with it but in my mind I think it looks ugly, not to diss Alberta or Canada because I love them both and couldn't imagine living in the U.S no offence to any members who do. |
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
816 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2007 : 16:31:05
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It's a pick at the Oilers. Nothing more, nothing less. The Habs and Leafs were around long before any current team in Canada, so they had claim to our national symbols. Cowtown has had capital envy of Edmonton for a long time, and this is how it has finally manifested itself. Don't forget, when the NHL came to Alberta, the only Flames were in Georgia.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2007 : 19:45:21
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Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
The Habs and Leafs were around long before any current team in Canada, so they had claim to our national symbols.
The Canucks...
BTW, why is this in Toronto's forum? |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2007 : 19:47:15
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Originally posted by Guest8985
and couldn't imagine living in the U.S no offence to any members who do.
We own Hawaii
Neener neener 
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 09/06/2007 : 21:12:39
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Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
It's a pick at the Oilers. Nothing more, nothing less. The Habs and Leafs were around long before any current team in Canada, so they had claim to our national symbols. Cowtown has had capital envy of Edmonton for a long time, and this is how it has finally manifested itself. Don't forget, when the NHL came to Alberta, the only Flames were in Georgia.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs.
Its a pick at the Oilers? Your kidding right? Its a flag on the shoulder of a hockey jersey, big deal. It has nothing to do with the Oilers. Do you honestly think that the people who had the ideas for this thought "Hey putting flags to represent our Country and Province might piss off the Oilers Lets do it!" Hell No! If the Flames want to show their pride let them do it. I simply cannot believe the fact that you think that Calgary people thought whats a way to piss off Edmonton, Oh right put Flags on the Flames jerseys. Give your head a shake.
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
816 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2007 : 16:05:02
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Originally posted by Canucks Man
Do you honestly think that the people who had the ideas for this thought "Hey putting flags to represent our Country and Province might piss off the Oilers Lets do it!"
Yes I do.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs. |
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Canucks Man
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1547 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2007 : 16:08:42
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Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
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Originally posted by Canucks Man
Do you honestly think that the people who had the ideas for this thought "Hey putting flags to represent our Country and Province might piss off the Oilers Lets do it!"
Yes I do.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs.
Well then you are not a true fan of the game, you are just a hater
CANUCKS RULE!!!
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leafsfan_101
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 09/07/2007 : 20:10:25
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Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
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Originally posted by Canucks Man
Do you honestly think that the people who had the ideas for this thought "Hey putting flags to represent our Country and Province might piss off the Oilers Lets do it!"
Yes I do.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs.
Wow, when stupidity hits it hits hard. How could this possibly be a stab at the Oilers?? Its an Alberta flag. The Flames play in Alberta. Is Calgary not worthy enough to use the flag but the sh**box Oilers can.
If Leafs fans can be biased and narrow minded then an Oilers fan must be as dumb as s*** on a stick.
And here is a bet for you Oil. I will bet you that if the Oilers get more points then the Leafs this season I will change my avatar to the Senators logo for the entire playoffs and all of the offseason next year. If the Leafs end with more points you must change your avatar to a Flames logo for the same amount of time. Deal??
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2007 : 20:22:17
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I think if a team plays in a province, it's perfectly OK for them to wear the flag on their jersey...If the other team in that province wants one too, go ahead and get one.
The Blue Jackets have Ohio's flag on their alternate jersey. If a team was added in Cincinnati or something do you think they'd care?
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Kashmire
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 09/07/2007 : 21:04:46
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Originally posted by leafsfan_101
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Originally posted by OILINONTARIO
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Originally posted by Canucks Man
Do you honestly think that the people who had the ideas for this thought "Hey putting flags to represent our Country and Province might piss off the Oilers Lets do it!"
Yes I do.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs.
Wow, when stupidity hits it hits hard. How could this possibly be a stab at the Oilers?? Its an Alberta flag. The Flames play in Alberta. Is Calgary not worthy enough to use the flag but the sh**box Oilers can.
If Leafs fans can be biased and narrow minded then an Oilers fan must be as dumb as s*** on a stick.
And here is a bet for you Oil. I will bet you that if the Oilers get more points then the Leafs this season I will change my avatar to the Senators logo for the entire playoffs and all of the offseason next year. If the Leafs end with more points you must change your avatar to a Flames logo for the same amount of time. Deal??
Open your eyes
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Guest9957
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Posted - 09/08/2007 : 13:47:06
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| I think that certain people do not have a full understanding of the rivalry between Edmonton and Calgary. It extends way beyond hockey, but oftentimes gets expressed through a passionate hatred of the others' NHL team. Pre-WHA expansion, there was a bitter rivalry between the Eskimos and Stampeders. A lot of it stems from both the fact that the cities are inextricably linked by one, long, straight, boring highway, and that Calgary is the larger, more America-like city, yet Edmonton is the Capitol, and the city more linked with true Canadian culture. Why have the patches been approved for only one year if it is nothing more than a show of patriotism? I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way. |
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
816 Posts |
Posted - 09/08/2007 : 13:48:44
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Yeah, that was me, if you hadn't guessed.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2007 : 15:09:11
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Originally posted by Guest9957
Why have the patches been approved for only one year if it is nothing more than a show of patriotism?
Maybe they weren't sure whether they wanted to keep them or not, so this was the test-out year to see if they liked 'em.
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I don't think I'm the only one who feels this way.
Beans is an Oilers fan. Wonder what he thinks. |
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
816 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2007 : 15:48:11
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It wasn't the Flames organization that set the limit to one year. It was the NHL. I know I might have set a bag of $h]T on fire, but I'd be interested in what Beans's take on this is, from the powderkeg, if there even is one. Whatsup in AB?
The Oil WILL make the playoffs. |
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OILINONTARIO
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
816 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2007 : 20:23:14
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And here is a bet for you Oil. I will bet you that if the Oilers get more points then the Leafs this season I will change my avatar to the Senators logo for the entire playoffs and all of the offseason next year. If the Leafs end with more points you must change your avatar to a Flames logo for the same amount of time. Deal??
Open your eyes
Yeah. Deal.
The Oil WILL make the playoffs. |
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