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.
Author's Posts
Flames' Placing Trust In Current Group After Quiet Deadline
February 26th, 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 move and failed to land any of the big fish that were out there. Calgary's lone transaction was the acquisition of defenceman Oscar Fantenberg from the Los Angeles...
4 Keys To Flames' Major Reversal Of Fortune
February 24th, 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, four-game winless slide they've been able to turn the tide by reeling off four consecutive victories. The Flames completed a perfect three-game home stand...
Flames' Smith Seizing Latest Opportunity
February 22nd, 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 season that's been quite trying at times, the 36-year-old veteran is currently on one of his best runs of the season. It's the first time since October that...
Flames' Feisty Bennett Proving to Be Key Spark Plug
February 18th, 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 needed 5-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bennett set the tone with his feistiness by engaging in a spirited fight and also netted the game-winning goal. The triumph allowed...
Flames' Well-Fortified for Critical Stretch Drive
January 31st, 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 the extra R and R will stall the positive momentum of the Western Conference leaders. The Flames headed into their lengthy hiatus firing on all...
Flames' Monahan an Understated Star
January 23rd, 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. A key contributor during this impressive 8-0-1 stretch has been Sean Monahan. The talented 24-year-old has registered five goals and five assists...
