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Rick LaFitte

Have loved sports since an early age as both a fan and a participant and eventually was fortunate enough to get into the Sports Radio business. The highlight of my career was being part of Calgary Flames broadcasts at Sportsnet 960 The Fan during their run to the 2004 Stanley Cup Final. I was an on-air personality from 2001 to 2012 at the station and had the pleasure of covering many a game at the Saddledome over that period. In the last few years I've transitioned to sports writing and have been an NHL contributor for RantSports.com and most recently a UFC writer for Today'sKnockout.com.

Red-Hot Flames Prove True Road Warriors

Rick LaFitte | March 1, 2019

With a whopping three Eastern road trips, the month of February loomed as an extremely travel-heavy one for the Calgary Flames and, fortunately, they proved up to the challenge. The…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Placing Trust In Current Group After Quiet Deadline

Rick LaFitte | February 26, 2019

While all signs pointed to the Calgary Flames potentially being a major player on NHL trade deadline day, in the end general manager Brad Treliving made only a minor depth…

Categories Calgary Flames

4 Keys To Flames’ Major Reversal Of Fortune

Rick LaFitte | February 24, 2019

It’s amazing how quickly things can turn around in a short period of time, and the Calgary Flames’ recent reversal of fortunes is a prime example. After enduring a season-high,…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Smith Seizing Latest Opportunity

Rick LaFitte | February 22, 2019

Every NHL campaign produces a slew of story lines and there’s no doubt that the 2018-19 saga for Calgary Flames’ netminder Mike Smith has already featured multiple chapters. In a…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Flames’ Feisty Bennett Proving to Be Key Spark Plug

Rick LaFitte | February 18, 2019

With the Calgary Flames mired in a four-game winless skid they were definitely in need of a spark, and it was Sam Bennett who provided just that in a badly…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Well-Fortified for Critical Stretch Drive

Rick LaFitte | January 31, 2019

While the NHL is back in full swing after the All-Star festivities in San Jose, the Calgary Flames continue to play the waiting game. The big question revolves around whether…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Monahan an Understated Star

Rick LaFitte | January 23, 2019

The Calgary Flames head into the All-Star break in the midst of another stellar run as they continued their winning ways with a 3-2 overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Frolik Responds Strong

Rick LaFitte | January 13, 2019

The Calgary Flames will be looking to continue their winning ways tonight when they play host to the Arizona Coyotes and attempt to maintain the positive momentum of what’s been…

Categories Calgary Flames

Backlund’s Game Rounding Into Form Nicely

Rick LaFitte | January 11, 2019

The Calgary Flames have enjoyed the luxury of having major offensive weapons to rely on during what’s been an outstanding 2018-19 campaign so far. The bad news for the rest…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Tkachuk Blossoming as NHL’s Most Valuable Agitator

Rick LaFitte | January 7, 2019

The Calgary Flames once again showcased their remarkable come-from-behind abilities in a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers that guaranteed them of at least a .500 record on this current…

Categories Calgary Flames

Top 6 Flames Comebacks at Midpoint of Season

Rick LaFitte | January 4, 2019

While it was far from being a complete 60-minute team effort in Motown, it only seemed appropriate for the Calgary Flames to wrap up the first half of their 2018-19…

Categories Calgary Flames

Rittich Emerging as One of Flames’ Brightest Stars

Rick LaFitte | December 29, 2018

The breakout campaign for David Rittich shows no signs of slowing as the talented 26-year-old has not only entrenched himself as the top goaltending option for the Calgary Flames, but…

Categories Flames Goaltending
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