FlamesNation is moving under the Daily Faceoff umbrella, with the site set to become Daily Faceoff Calgary in January 2027.
The change is part of a broader transition across The Nation Network’s hockey team sites, which also includes CanucksArmy, OilersNation and TheLeafsNation. All four are being rebranded as city-specific verticals of Daily Faceoff.
Jay Downton, co-founder and President of The Nation Network, said the move opens the door for more across the board.
“We are very excited about this next chapter because of what it unlocks for our business,” said Jay Downton, co-founder and President of The Nation Network. “By taking this step, we will be able to unlock more content for our fans, provide greater opportunities for our teammates, and ultimately drive the next step for TNN and Daily Faceoff as a hockey platform. This evolution to our hockey sites will help us unlock stronger connections to both the teams and the league, and we look forward to continuing to empower our trusted teams to create high-quality local content for Flames fans.”
The social media accounts have already been updated with the new name and branding, and the website changes will roll out over the next few months before the full switch in January 2027.
Ryan Pike, the Managing Editor of FlamesNation, said the outlet’s coverage will remain focused on the same core mission.
It’s important to note that with this change: we’re not changing what we do. In fact, like Jay said, we’re hopeful this change allows us to unlock even more opportunities with what we’re able to do in bringing top notch coverage to Flames fans.
We’re still going to deliver in-depth game day coverage. We’ll still be in the Flames’ locker room and press box, bringing you the stories you won’t find anywhere else.
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