Ryan Pike

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…

800 Games of Robyn Regehr

Ryan Pike | January 16, 2011

In 11 more games, Calgary Flames blueliner Robyn Regehr will play in his 800th National Hockey League regular season contest. Robyn Regehr – Humble Beginnings Regehr came to the Flames…

2010 for the Calgary Flames

Ryan Pike | January 5, 2011

The 2010 calendar year was full of ups and downs for the Calgary Flames. It’s safe to say that the team is in a much different place at the end…

Darryl Sutter hits the dusty trail

Ryan Pike | December 28, 2010

The Calgary Flames announced this afternoon that long-time team general manager Darryl Sutter has stepped down from his capacity as general manager and executive vice-president. He will be replaced on…

Stocking the cupboard – assessing the Flames prospects

Ryan Pike | December 28, 2010

It’s no big secret that Calgary Flames general manager Darryl Sutter isn’t the most popular guy in the world right now. Following the Flames’ 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres…