The Quad City Flames begin their inaugural season in the American Hockey League this fall. Below is a timeline of the significant events during the team's inaugural season. Keep checking back throughout the 2007-08 season for updates.

May 24, 2007-The Quad City Flames franchise is born during a press conference at The MARK of the Quad Cities. Kevin Murphy speaks representing local ownership group, Quad City Sports Ventures Inc.

Calgary Flames President and C.E.O. Ken King and Michael Holditch, Vice President of Hockey Administration and C.F.O. of the Calgary Flames, are also in attendance for the press conference.

May 25, 2007-The American Hockey League Board of Governors unanimously approve the relocation of the Omaha franchise to the Quad Cities for the 2007-08 season.

May 30, 2007-The Quad City Flames are placed in the West Division of the AHL's Western Conference. The Flames are joined in the West by the Chicago Wolves, Houston Aeros, Iowa Stars, Milwaukee Admirals, Peoria Rivermen, Rockford IceHogs and San Antonio Rampage.

June 14, 2007-The Quad City Flames unveil the franchise's logo during a fan party in Bettendorf. The logo features Calgary's 'flaming C' logo joined by a 'flaming Q' representing the Quad Cities.

July 19, 2007-After 14 years as The MARK of the Quad Cities, the Flames' home arena is renamed the i wireless Center.

October 6 , 2007-The Flames beat Rockford 5-1 in the first game in franchise history. Dustin Boyd recorded the first goal in team history at 5:52 of the first period.

October 9 , 2007-Goaltender Matt Keetley earns the first NHL recall in the history of the Quad City Flames.

October 12, 2007-Tim Hambly records the first multiple goal game in Flames franchise history. Hambly scored both Flames goals in a 4-2 loss at Milwaukee.

October 21, 2007-The Flames record the first road win in franchise history as Grant Stevenson scores twice in a 3-2 comeback victory over Grand Rapids.

October 22 , 2007-Eric Nystrom becomes the first Quad City Flame to appear in an NHL game when he skates in a 4-1 Calgary loss to San Jose.

November 17 , 2007-Curis McElhinney stops 27 shots to earn the first shutout in team history in a 6-0 win over Iowa.

December 29, 2007-Krys Kolanos records the first hat trick in the Flames history with three goals in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Wolves.

January 9, 2008-Adam Pardy is selected to represent the Flames at the 2008 AHL All-Star Game. He is the first player in Flames history to earn an All-Star selection.

January 20, 2008-Grant Stevenson records the first four goal game in the history of the Flames. Stevenson's goals sparks a 4-2 win over the Rochester Americans.

January 21, 2008-Grant Stevenson is named AHL Player of the Week for the period of January 14th through 20th. During the stretch, he recorded seven points on six goals and an assist. He is the first Flame to earn an individual award from the AHL.

February 1, 2008-Grant Stevenson is named AHL Player of the Month for January. Stevenson records a point in 11 of the team's 12 games in January. He scored 20 points on 12 goals and eight assists during the month.

February 10, 2008-Grant Stevenson has a 15-game scoring streak snapped. The center tied an AHL season high for longest scoring streak and totaled 25 points on 13 goals and 12 assists during the streak.

March 28 , 2008-Grant Stevenson records his 30th goal and 70th point in a win over Iowa. He is the first player in Quad City Flames history to reach both plateaus.