2001–02 Calgary Flames season

NHLTeamSeason
Season=2001–02
Team=Calgary Flames
Conference=Western
ConferenceRank=11th
Division=Northwest
DivisionRank=4th
Record=32–35–12–3
HomeRecord=20–14–5–2
RoadRecord=12–21–7–1
GoalsFor=201 (22nd)
GoalsAgainst=220 (20th)
GeneralManager=Craig Button
Coach=Greg Gilbert
Captain=Dave Lowry (Oct-Feb.)
Bob Boughner (Feb-Apr)
Craig Conroy (Feb-Apr)
AltCaptain=Jarome Iginla
Robyn Regehr
Arena=Pengrowth Saddledome
Attendance=15,705
GoalsLeader=Jarome Iginla (52)
AssistsLeader=Craig Conroy (48)
PointsLeader=Jarome Iginla (96)
PIMLeader=Bob Boughner (170)
WinsLeader=Roman Turek (30)
GAALeader=Roman Turek (2.53)

The 2001–02 Calgary Flames season was the 22nd National Hockey League season in Calgary. It began with wholesale changes, as second year General Manager Craig Button continued to change the look of the team. In two separate draft-day trades, the Flames dealt goaltender Fred Braithwaite and forwards Valeri Bure and Jason Wiemer away, gaining back Roman Turek and Rob Niedermayer.

The changes appeared to pay off, as the Flames stormed out to a 13–2–2–2 record, and first place in the division. The result prompted the Flames to sign Turek - a pending unrestricted free agent - to a long-term deal. [ [http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2001/11/19/turek011119.html Flames ink Turek long-term] , cbc sports, November 20, 2001, accessed December 19, 2006] The team, however, collapsed, winning only 19 of their remaining 63 games, finishing 4th in the Northwest Division, and out of the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.

The season ended with head coach Greg Gilbert and top forward Marc Savard in a bitter, public feud that included the latter demanding a trade late in the season and into the summer. [ [http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2002/11/15/flames021115.html Flames ship Savard to Thrashers] , cbc sports, November 15, 2002, accessed December 19, 2006]

Individually, Jarome Iginla broke into the spotlight, leading the NHL in goals (52) and points (96). His season would land him the Rocket Richard Trophy, the Art Ross Trophy and the Lester B. Pearson Award. [ [http://proicehockey.about.com/library/bltrophywin2002.htm NHL Awards 2002] , proicehockey.about.com, accessed December 19, 2006] Iginla also finished second in Hart Memorial Trophy voting, tied with winner Jose Theodore on points (434), but behind Theodore in first place votes (26–23). [ [http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2002/06/20/nhlawards020620.html Jose Theodore named NHL MVP] , cbc sports, June 27,2002, accessed December 19, 2006]

Iginla was also a member of Canada's team at the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics. He recorded two goals in the gold medal game against the United States, which Canada won 5–2 to claim their first ice hockey gold medal in 50 years. [ [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/olympics/2002/ice_hockey/news/2002/02/24/usa_canada_ap/ Stand on guard for thee] , CNNSI.com, February 24, 2002, accessed December 22, 2006]

Regular season

December

March

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Calgary. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.
Bold text denotes league leader

Goaltenders

"Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average"
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Draft picks

Calgary's picks at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft in Sunrise, Florida. [ [http://www.nhl.com/draft/2001/round1.html 2001 NHL Entry Draft results] , nhl.com, accessed December 18, 2006] The Flames had the 11th overall pick, however traded it to the Phoenix Coyotes in a swap that saw them gain the 14th pick.

Farm teams

Saint John Flames

The baby Flames followed up their Calder Cup winning season with a disappointing 29–34–13–4 result in 2001–02, finishing in last place in the Canadian Division, missing the playoffs. Blair Betts led the Flames with just 49 points, while Dany Sabourin was the top goaltender in limited action. [ [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0002602002.html 2001–02 Saint John Flames stats] , hockeydb.com, accessed December 21, 2006]

Johnstown Chiefs

The Chiefs finished the 2001–02 ECHL season with a 39–31–2 record, good enough for third place in the Northwest Division. They were knocked out of the playoffs in the second round by the Dayton Bombers.

See also

* 2001–02 NHL season

References

* Player stats: 2006–07 Calgary Flames Media Guide - 2001–02 stats, pg. 110.
* Game log: [http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/teams/schedule?team=cgy&season=2002 2001–02 Calgary Flames game log] on espn.com
* Team standings: [http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19272002.html 2001–02 NHL standings] at hockeydb.com