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Ryan Gagne

Ryan Gagne has been writing hockey stories since the third grade and has now written professionally about his childhood heroes, Andy Moog and Jaromir Jagr. As a lifelong Boston Bruins fan, he takes great pride in talking about the current lineup while sharing his love of the team's history. Additionally, as an avid supporter of Swedish hockey, he loves to share his passion for writing with everyone.

Billy Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records

Ryan Gagne | October 20, 2022

Billy Smith is the best goalie in New York Islanders history, with a career so significant, no one’s future achievements could ever displace him. The iconic netminder is the last…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History, NHL Goaltending

Flames Snap Historical Season Opener Losing Streak

Ryan Gagne | October 16, 2022

The Calgary Flames opened their 2022-23 season with a 5-3 win over the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Colorado Avalanche. The game marked the first time since 2009 that the…

Categories Flames History

Do You Know Your Calgary Flames Trivia?

Ryan Gagne | October 13, 2022

Since 1980, the Calgary Flames have been thrilling fans in southern Alberta, providing many with memories that last a lifetime. Whether you’ve been following the team since the beginning or…

Categories Flames History

Revisiting the Flames’ 1980-81 Inaugural Season

Ryan Gagne | October 13, 2022

The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972-73. Along with the New York Islanders, they became the league’s ninth and tenth expansion team; however, financial troubles…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames History, Hockey History

Flames’ Andersson Should’ve Made the NHL’s Top 20 List

Ryan Gagne | October 4, 2022

As we inch closer to the first puck drop of the season, people across the globe have been busy writing down their predictions and rankings for the 2022-23 NHL season.…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Have 2 Chances to Match 10-Game Win Streak in 2022-23

Ryan Gagne | September 30, 2022

In 2021-22, the Calgary Flames won 10 games in a row from Jan. 29 to Feb. 21. The streak tied a franchise record set in 1978 and matched in 2017.…

Categories Calgary Flames

One for the Ages: Kent Nilsson’s 1980-81 NHL Season

Ryan Gagne | September 7, 2022

In 2021-22, the Calgary Flames had their second-best season in franchise history. The team collected 50 wins and 111 points, coming in behind the 1988-89 team, which earned 54 wins…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames History, Hockey History

Flames Locker Room Video Should Spark New Arena Conversations

Ryan Gagne | September 1, 2022

The Calgary Flames had a very productive summer, replacing departed superstars with new ones and retooling their roster to stay in contention. When people were ready to write their final…

Categories Calgary Flames

Projecting Sweden’s 2024 World Cup of Hockey Roster

Ryan Gagne | August 31, 2022

The online hockey community was abuzz the other day when news broke that the NHL and NHLPA were discussing the possibility of hosting a World Cup in 2024. In case…

Categories Editor's Choice, World Cup

Flames & Canadiens Trade History Revisited

Ryan Gagne | August 26, 2022

The Calgary Flames had a busy offseason. Whether losing star players or acquiring new ones, general manager Brad Treliving kept the hockey world on its toes. He probably didn’t sleep…

Categories Canadiens History, Flames History

Treliving’s 7-Year Flames Overhaul Finally Showing Results

Ryan Gagne | August 24, 2022

On April 13, 2014, the Calgary Flames skated off the ice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, suffering their 41st loss. The Canucks ended the Flames’ season with a…

Categories Calgary Flames

10 Calgary Flames Player Milestones for 2022-23

Ryan Gagne | August 23, 2022

Every new NHL season begins with an infinite amount of possibilities. The common goal is to raise the Stanley Cup in the spring, yet there are still personal milestones, historical…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice
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