List of Atlanta Flames seasons

[1] Founded on November 9, 1971, as an expansion franchise, the Flames played their home games at the Omni Coliseum from their inaugural season in 1972 until their relocation to Calgary, Alberta, in 1980.

[2] The Flames started play in the 1972–73 season along with the New York Islanders; they both missed the playoffs, ranking as the 7th and 8th teams in their respective conferences.

[5] In the 1977–78 and 1978–79 seasons, the Flames improved their play but could not advance past the first round of the playoffs, losing to the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs respectively in two games.

[9] Following the 1980 playoffs, owner Tom Cousins announced that he would sell the team following financial losses and low attendance.

[14] As an affiliate of the Nashville Predators and Milwaukee Admirals, the Gladiators compete in the East Coast Hockey League.