New Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester smiles during a news conference announcing his signing a multi-year agreement with the NHL team, in Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

New Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester smiles during a news conference announcing his signing a multi-year agreement with the NHL team, in Calgary, Alberta, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

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  1. Calgary Flames defencemen Dion Phaneuf (3) pushes Colorado Avalanche forward Chris Stewart (25) to the ice in front of Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 28, 2009.
  2. Edmonton Oilers' Dustin Penner, left, battles with Calgary Flames defenceman Robyn Regehr, right, as Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff, from Finland, follows the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Calgary, Alberta on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.
  3. Calgary Flames defencemen Robyn Regehr (28) pushes Columbus Blue Jackets forward RJ Umberger (18) out from in front of Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta October 20, 2009.
  4. Calgary Flames forward Olli Jokinen passes the puck during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta October 6, 2009.
  5. Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla handles the puck during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta October 6, 2009.
  6. Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates with his team after he scored a goal during the second period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  7. Calgary Flames forward David Moss (25) and Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Cammalleri struggle for the puck during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  8. Montreal Canadiens forward Gregory Stewart (70) goes under Calgary Flames defencemen Jay Bouwmeester during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  9. Montreal Canadiens forward Mike Cammalleri (13) gets past Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla to get an assist on the first Canadiens goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  10. Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff reacts to the second goal of the game scored on him during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  11. Calgary Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester (R) hits Montreal Canadiens forward Scott Gomez during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  12. Calgary Flames defensemen Mark Giordano (L) hits Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty against the boards during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  13. Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec (14) tries to keep Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque away from the puck during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, October 6, 2009.
  14. Calgary Flames' Staffan Kronwall, top, from Sweden, celebrates his assist on the team's winning goal with teammate Adam Pardy during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. A later decision by the official scorer gave the goal to Steffan Kronwall.
  15. Calgary Flames' Eric Nystrom, left, is hugged by teammate Fredrik Sjostrom, from Sweden, after scoring his first of three goals against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. A later decision by the official scorer took the third goal from Nystrom and gave it to Steffan Kronwall.
  16. Calgary Flames' Staffan Kronwall, top, from Sweden, celebrates his assist on the team's winning goal with teammate Adam Pardy during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.

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