The Game Within the Game

Who’s Going to Score First Tonight?

First Goal Contest turns every Calgary Flames matchup into a community contest: predict who scores first, climb the leaderboard, and win prizes from local sponsors.

The Game Within the Game

Who’s Going to Score First Tonight?

First Goal Contest turns every Calgary Flames matchup into a community contest: predict who scores first, climb the leaderboard, and win prizes from local sponsors.

For Fans

Fan Thrill, Every Game

  • Pick the player you think will score first.

  • Track your rank on a live leaderboard.

  • Win prizes and bragging rights with every game.

Why Play?
It’s simple, free, and makes every puck drop feel bigger. Thousands of fans are already playing — don’t just watch, play along.

For Sponsors
A person wearing a red hoodie uses a smartphone to enter a contest, lit by the glow of the screen.

Community Over Corporates

Local businesses and brands aren’t just logos — they fuel the excitement by putting real rewards in fans’ hands.

How It Works

  • Your business provides a prize or promotion.

  • Fans see your brand every time they play.

  • You get trackable impressions, customer visits, and community goodwill.

Affordable, measurable, and tied directly to game-day passion.

Community Impact

More Than a Contest.
A Ritual.

Every entry builds connection. Fans come together over their picks, businesses gain exposure in ways that matter, and grassroots sports culture grows stronger.

Together, we’re creating a game-day ritual that belongs to the whole community.

Why First Goal Contest Works

  • Simple, Fair, Fun: One pick. One goal. One shot to win.

  • Value You Can See: Fans get prizes, sponsors get measurable ROI, and communities feel the energy.

  • Built for Calgary: Local contests, local prizes, local pride.

FAQ

New to the contest or not sure how it works? Our FAQ covers everything from how to submit your picks to how points are scored and prizes are won.

How do I play?

Pick the player you think will score the first goal before puck drop. If you’re right, you climb the leaderboard and earn points toward prizes.

From gift cards and game-day specials at local bars to sponsor giveaways and team merch, prizes come straight from the community, real rewards fans actually want.

Every prize is powered by local sponsors. When you play, you’re not just having fun, you’re helping businesses get visibility, connect with fans, and keep Calgary’s hockey culture thriving.

Every game feels bigger when you’re part of it. Joining is free, just sign in with your Facebook account to play, track your spot on the live leaderboard, compete for bragging rights, and win real rewards alongside fellow fans.