Hey, it's kinda hockey season again! Tonight, the Flames began their season, as they usually do, against the Oilers in a split squad game. The Calgary edition of tonight's game featured a superior Flames roster, but the result was still not favourable. The Oilers took the game 3-1 after many penalties and questionable coaching decisions. Alas, it is only preseason.
Gregory Chase renewed the hostilities of the Battle of Alberta early in this meaningless game, cross-checking Emile Poirier about a minute into the game. Michael Ferland took exception to that, and it looked like we would have our first line brawl/Bob Hartley fine of 2015-16, but only Chase went to the box.