Ryan Pike

Hockey Hall of Fame: THW’s “Next-Best” Class of 2012

Ryan Pike | November 12, 2012

As the Hockey Hall of Fame inducts its Class of 2012 on Monday night in Toronto, thoughts in the hockey world often drift towards the many talented hockey players (and…

Could the NHLPA Form Their Own League?

Ryan Pike | November 7, 2012

With the National Hockey League six weeks into its third lockout since 1994, the thoughts of many around the game of hockey have drifted to possible alternatives. While college and…

Five Active NHLers with Hall of Fame Resumes

Ryan Pike | November 6, 2012

The Hockey Hall of Fame is welcoming four new inductees this year at its annual induction ceremony. As the game honours its past, thoughts drift towards hockey’s present and the…

Junior and college Calgary Flames prospect update, October edition

Ryan Pike | November 2, 2012

Even though the National Hockey League is locked out, the hockey world keeps on turning. While the Calgary Flames aren’t playing games, their prospects throughout college and major junior are…

Roman Horak Finds His Scoring Touch With the Heat

Ryan Pike | November 1, 2012

Last summer, the Calgary Flames were in a jam. With the June 1 signing deadline for 2009 draft picks rapidly approaching and hot-shot Swedish blueliner Tim Erixon refusing to agree…

The Prisoner’s Dilemma and the NHL Lockout

Ryan Pike | October 24, 2012

As we languish in the midst of the sixth week of the lockout between the National Hockey League and its players, a common question has emerged. Why are we stuck…

2013 NHL Draft Top 60 Alternative Rankings – Fall Edition

Ryan Pike | October 17, 2012

Every year, hockey fans and pundits alike pour over spreadsheets, scorecards and any number of other resources in an effort to determine which junior-aged prospects will enter the National Hockey…

Stoking the Fire – Abbotsford Heat Coach Raises Expectations for Year Two

Ryan Pike | October 12, 2012

A year ago, veteran minor league coach Troy G. Ward inherited the position of head coach of the Abbotsford Heat from departing bench boss Jim Playfair. An assistant for one…

Digging into the prospect depth of the Calgary Flames

Ryan Pike | October 4, 2012

Last spring, something very bizarre happened. Something that hasn’t happened in nearly a decade. A forward prospect debuted for the Calgary Flames and made an immediate, positive impact. When Sven…

Documentary shoots straight on sport’s Head Games

Ryan Pike | September 26, 2012

The concern over injuries related to sports is not exactly a new phenomenon, although the types of injuries that provoke the concern have changed dramatically in recent years. Particularly in…

A look at the 2012-13 Calgary Flames – Defense and Goalies

Ryan Pike | September 11, 2012

While the summer of 2012 was primarily spent over-hauling the Calgary Flames coaching staff and forwards, the team did virtually no tinkering on the roster’s back-end. The club lost Scott…

A look at the 2012-13 Calgary Flames – the Forwards

Ryan Pike | September 10, 2012

After three seasons without a playoff appearance, the Calgary Flames will be hoping to change their fortunes when the 2012-13 regular season kicks off. The offseason saw a series of…