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Brian McGrattan's Salute & Penalty | Calgary Flames News
- Published
- August 19, 2026
- Duration
- 1:25
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
Discusses hockey.
Summary
Brian McGrattan’s emotional return to the Saddledome in 2013 sent fans wild — and referees furious. After a hard-fought fight, he saluted the roaring crowd, only to be handed a 10-minute misconduct for “showboating” amid rising tension. No further punishment followed, his coach praised the gesture, and the Flames won. It was a gritty, unforgettable moment…
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Brian McGrattan’s emotional return to the Saddledome in 2013 sent fans wild — and referees furious. After a hard-fought fight, he saluted the roaring crowd, only to be handed a 10-minute misconduct for “showboating” amid rising tension. No further punishment followed, his coach praised the gesture, and the Flames won. It was a gritty, unforgettable moment that sealed his legacy as a fan favorite who turned toughness into theater. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipill
Themes
- hockey