Carter King’s aim for a pair of rookie games with Flames: ‘It’s just about making that impression and showing that you belong.’

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King and the rest of the Flames rookie campers boarded a bus Friday, headed three hours up the QEII Highway for a showcase clash against the Edmonton Oilers ’ own up-and-comers.

A product of Calgary’s minor hockey system, King probably knows every bump on that road.

“I’ve gone up to Edmonton so many times, playing in midget, playing in bantam, playing those teams up there,” King said, breaking into a wide smile. “You grow a little bit of rivalry early here.”

Sure do.

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