Ryan Pike

Theo Fleury – It’s the Size of the Heart That Matters!

Ryan Pike | July 15, 2020

Theo Fleury, born in Saskatchewan, Canada, was one of three sons. His father, Wally, also played hockey but an injury prevented him from reaching the professional ranks. As with most young…

Flames Arena Deal Hinges on Crucial Council Vote

Ryan Pike | July 28, 2019

The most important moment for the Calgary Flames franchise in decades won’t happen on the ice. After roughly 14 years of discussions, negotiations and near-misses, the Flames, the City of…

Flames Must Avoid Off-Season Over-Correction

Ryan Pike | July 22, 2019

In the summer of 2018, the Calgary Flames had a problem. Coming off a disappointing regular season result, management took their time to examine the team’s issues and enacted several…

Mark Giordano’s Norris Season Among Flames’ Best Ever

Ryan Pike | July 18, 2019

Since he inherited the captaincy from the departing Jarome Iginla, Mark Giordano has been arguably the Calgary Flames’ most important player. While offensive dynamo Johnny Gaudreau scores more showy goals…

Flames Draft For Skill Over Size

Ryan Pike | June 28, 2019

The Calgary Flames went into the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver hoping to improve their team and potentially add some draft picks. They didn’t make any trades to add selections,…

Vancouver THW 2019 NHL Entry Draft Guide

2019 NHL Draft Rankings – Final Edition

Ryan Pike | June 21, 2019

Aside from the World Hockey Championship, the hockey calendar for 2018-19 is complete. The hopeful NHL Draft prospects for this season have done all they can to impress the various…

2019 NHL Draft – Writers Mock Draft

Ryan Pike | June 19, 2019

The 2019 NHL Draft is almost upon us and fans of all 31 National Hockey League clubs are eagerly anticipating what prospects their team will draft. Here at The Hockey…

John Beecher of the U.S. National Development Program

John Beecher – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ryan Pike | June 19, 2019

John Beecher 2018-19 Team: U.S. National Development Team (#17)Date of Birth: April 5, 2001Place of Birth: Elmira, New YorkHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 209 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible…

Dustin Wolf – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ryan Pike | June 18, 2019

Dustin Wolf 2018-19 Team: Everett Silvertips (#32)Date of Birth: April 16, 2001Place of Birth: Tustin, CaliforniaHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 161 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoaltenderNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings The Hockey…

2019 NHL Draft Consensus Final Rankings

Ryan Pike | June 18, 2019

The 2018-19 hockey season is over and the 2019 NHL Draft is almost upon us. The major rankings entities have all deliberated and compiled their final draft rankings. Thus, it’s…

Calgary Flames’ 2019 NHL Draft Primer

Ryan Pike | June 17, 2019

The Calgary Flames were the second-best regular season team in the National Hockey League in 2018-19. Heading into the 2019 NHL Draft, general manager Brad Treliving likely hopes to make…

Alex Vlasic of the U.S. National Development Program

Alex Vlasic – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ryan Pike | June 16, 2019

Alex Vlasic 2018-19 Team: U.S. National Development Team (#7)Date of Birth: June 5, 2001Place of Birth: Wilmette, IllinoisHt: 6-foot-6 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings…