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Joel Griffith

I've been writing for over three years and have work published by the Calgary Herald, National Lacrosse League, Hard Knocks Fighting and The Weal at SAIT. Although I've covered many different topics as a journalist, sports writing remains my main passion and strength.

Jagr Should Retire After Flames Season

Joel Griffith | October 27, 2017

There’s no doubting the successful, illustrious career Jaromir Jagr has had in what is now 24 NHL seasons. Even to just be playing at his age of 45 is a…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Need to Swap These Three

Joel Griffith | October 23, 2017

There’s a lot to like about the 2017-18 Calgary Flames roster, but there are also a few pieces that just don’t quite fit the puzzle anymore. Players like Mike Smith,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Stockton Heat

Flames Future Bright Between the Pipes

Joel Griffith | October 20, 2017

The long, tedious process of finding a consistent number-one goaltender ended for the Calgary Flames when they acquired Mike Smith from the Arizona Coyotes. Although Smith has been nothing short…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending, Stockton Heat

Six Thoughts Through Six Flames Games

Joel Griffith | October 17, 2017

The Calgary Flames have shown a little bit of everything to start the 2017-18 season. After opening the campaign with a 3-0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Flames…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending

Smith Primes Flames for Deep Playoff Run

Joel Griffith | October 11, 2017

It’s been a long time since the Calgary Flames have had a goaltender they can confidently call their number one. After Miikka Kiprusoff retired in 2013, a strenuous search for…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending

Predictions for the 2017-18 NHL Season

Joel Griffith | October 6, 2017

It’s a hockey fanatic’s favorite time of  year. NHL hockey is back for the 2017-18 season, and with it arrives a whole new list of unknowns. Can the Pittsburgh Penguins…

Categories Editor's Choice, Previews and Predictions

Can Jankowski Ignite the Flames?

Joel Griffith | October 2, 2017

Unless you’re a die hard Flames fan, you may not have heard of Mark Jankowski. But that’s about to change. With the start of the 2017-18 regular season just around…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Prospects
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