Ryan Pike

30 Seasons of the Calgary Flames – Part One (1980-81 to 1989-90)

Ryan Pike | August 19, 2011

The 2010-11 season was the 30th season played by the Calgary Flames. As the next season quickly approaches, we present a three-part look back at 30 seasons of the Flames,…

A brief history of Calgary Flames first round picks

Ryan Pike | July 28, 2011

One month ago, the Calgary Flames hit the podium at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft and made a first round selection for the 29th time. Given that first round picks…

A pint-sized pair join the Flames (2011 Calgary Flames development camp)

Ryan Pike | July 7, 2011

Under the tenure of now-former general manager Darryl Sutter, the Calgary Flames were known for many things. They are best remembered for their miracle 2004 Stanley Cup Finals run, but…

Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss dies at 83

Ryan Pike | June 22, 2011

The hockey world is in mourning after news broke early Wednesday that long-time Calgary Flames co-owner Harley Hotchkiss had passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. Hotchkiss was 83.…

Calgary Flames 2011 NHL Entry Draft Primer

Ryan Pike | June 20, 2011

The tenure of Calgary Flames general manager Jay Feaster begins in earnest with the 2011 NHL Entry Draft next weekend in Minneapolis. After two straight years out of the playoffs,…

Seventh heaven: a brief history of Game Seven of the Finals

Ryan Pike | June 14, 2011

“Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Final.” Few words bring chills to the spines of sports fans as much as these seven. As the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins…

2011 NHL Entry Draft: Ryan Pike’s Mock Draft (June 10)

Ryan Pike | June 10, 2011

With the 2011 edition of the National Hockey League entry draft just two weeks away, speculation runs amok among hockey fans regarding which highly-touted prospects will be chosen by which…

Flames name Jay Feaster permanent GM

Ryan Pike | May 16, 2011

A trio of announcements finished off a busy five-day period for the Calgary Flames organization on Monday. The team announced that acting general manager Jay Feaster has been upgraded to…

Calgary Flames Top Prospects, Spring 2011 Edition

Ryan Pike | April 28, 2011

Another season has come to an end for the vast majority of hockey players in North America and Europe, so what better time to take a quick glance at the…

Mr. 1000: A look at the career of Jarome Iginla

Ryan Pike | April 3, 2011

History was made in St. Louis on Friday night as Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla became the 77th player in National Hockey League history to register 1,000 points in regular…

What makes a Hall of Famer? A Flames case study

Ryan Pike | March 25, 2011

As the National Hockey League season progresses towards its conclusion – and the Calgary Flames playoff hopes diminish – one aspect of the season that may fly under the radar…

The Extra Man: A Brief History of Kipper’s Caddies

Ryan Pike | February 12, 2011

In the hockey world, there is quite possibly no more under-appreciated position than that of the back-up goaltender. Riding the pine for the majority of the season, their primary duty…