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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-12 17:28 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 17:28 CST
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# Flames promotion of Ovechkin's final Calgary game draws pushback

The Calgary Flames are promoting Alexander Ovechkin's final game in Calgary, a promotion that has drawn pushback from the city's Ukrainian community.

Section: [Sports](/calgary/section/life.md) · Entities: [Calgary Flames](/calgary/wiki/calgary-flames.md), [Alexander Ovechkin](/calgary/wiki/alexander-ovechkin.md)

## Coverage

- [CTV News Calgary](https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/knife-in-the-back-ukrainian-community-reacts-to-flames-promoting-alexander-ovechkins-final-game-in-calgary/), 2026-11-12 17:28 CST: ‘Knife in the back’: Ukrainian community reacts to Flames promoting Alexander Ovechkin’s final game in Calgary

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