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Allan Farley

Allan is an award-winning writer, editor and journalist who has scouted high school athletes for the NCAA and MLB, and has worked in sports management and sales in professional soccer and football.

Flames Ready to Repay Avalanche in Season Opener

Allan Farley | October 3, 2019

Yesterday’s news. That’s the Calgary Flames’ attitude as they start the new season, putting last spring’s first-round playoff flop behind them and looking ahead to a lengthier Stanley Cup chase.…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames and Tkachuk Meet on Bridge Contract

Allan Farley | September 29, 2019

The time to win is now. That is the message the Calgary Flames are sending after signing Matthew Tkachuk to a highly-anticipated contract on Wednesday. Tkachuk put pen to paper…

Categories Flames Transactions

3 Flames Enter Pivotal Season

Allan Farley | September 23, 2019

A trio of Calgary Flames are at a crossroads early into their National Hockey League careers. It’s not a “sell your soul to the devil” type of crossroads scenario –…

Categories Calgary Flames

How Stone Signing Affects Flames

Allan Farley | September 13, 2019

The Calgary Flames added a familiar face Wednesday when Michael Stone signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with his old club. The steady veteran defenseman just had his 2019-20 contract bought…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Trio Looks to Impress at Prospect Camp

Allan Farley | September 8, 2019

It’s the beginning of back-to-school activities for many teens, but for three youthful Calgary Flames hopefuls, it’s already time for a performance review. Five players were selected by the Flames…

Categories Flames Prospects

Hamonic’s Charities a Big Hit in Calgary

Allan Farley | August 31, 2019

Travis Hamonic deliberately inflicts and begrudgingly absorbs unceasing physical pain. Perhaps that’s why he’s known around the NHL as ‘Hammer’. Somehow, all the hurt that takes place while plying his…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Expect Talbot to Shine

Allan Farley | August 22, 2019

Needs met. Now on to the business of navigating the often stormy seas of an 82-game National Hockey League campaign. For the Calgary Flames, the need was a second goaltender.…

Categories Flames Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Tkachuk Signing Paramount to Flames

Allan Farley | August 16, 2019

Agitation. It’s an integral part of Calgary Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk’s game on the ice. And now, some Flames fans are becoming slightly agitated as training camp for the 2019-20…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

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