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The Winter Classic may have been cancelled, but the good news for Flames fans is that the Abbotsford Heat are hot, hot, hot!

Looking at Flames prospect Max Reinhart's progress in 2011-12

The Abbotsford Heat closed out the 2011-12 regular season yesterday afternoon with a win over the Toronto Marlies, during which Flames prospect Maxwell Reinhart scored the first two goals of his...

The Flames kick off their six-game pre-season schedule tomorrow evening with split-squad games against the Canucks. A look at rosters and which players to watch.

A look at 2011 NHL Entry Draft prospect Shane Prince, ranked 26th overall by Central Scouting Services.

The Flames traded D Tim Erixon for minimal return: what does this mean for the organization.

Overage Junior prospect Bryan Cameron was signed by the Flames as a UFA last Spring, how did he perform in his rookie AHL season?

Lance Bouma made his full-time AHL debut this past season and also appeared in 16 games with the Flames; could he be a permanent fixture on the big club next season?

Ryan Stone had a reasonably productive season with the Abbotsford Heat after recovering from a knee injury, should the Flames be interested in retaining the UFA's services?

Undrafted defenceman Chris Breen has improved his game in his first AHL season according to coach Jim Playfair, but how does he project going forward?