Calgary Flames ran out of beer after Stanley Cup win so they asked for a Winnipeg detour

Calgary Flames ran out of beer after Stanley Cup win so they asked for a Winnipeg detour

While things have changed in more recent years, hockey players have long had a reputation for enjoying a few beers — and the 1988-89 Calgary Flames were certainly no exception. That team brought the Stanley Cup to Calgary for the first and only time in franchise history, defeating the Montreal Canadiens in six games and clinching the championship on the road. While thousands of Calgarians filled the streets to celebrate, the Flames had a party o…