Flames roll out the red carpet for home opener at Saddledome [Video]

When you think about it, NHL hockey players are the Canadian equivalent of movie stars, so a red carpet on opening night made perfect sense.

The Calgary Flames held a red carpet event for fans before their home opener Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers, and it was a smash hit.

Flames fans of all ages lined up as team members signed jerseys, caps and anything else, along with delivering a generous helping of high fives and fist bumps on their way into the Saddledome to prepare for the game, which they won 6-3.

“It’s nice,” said one young fan. “It’s fun to see the players coming up and walking up (to the Saddledome).”

“I’m excited for the new season,” said another. “Want to see all the boys. You know, we’re excited.

Flames fans on the red carpet before Saturday game against Philadelphia.

“I think it’s pretty sweet. It’s good …