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Thomas Strangward

Having just received a Bachelor of Arts in History (with a concentration in Canadian History) from the University of Calgary, Thomas Strangward is pursuing his passion of sports journalism and has recently accepted a seat in the renowned Radio, Television, and Broadcast News Program at SAIT in Calgary, Alberta.

Flames Should Consider Ryan O’Reilly Offer Sheet

Thomas Strangward | February 15, 2013

With the apparent complete breakdown of talks between the Colorado Avalanche and their unsigned RFA centre Ryan O’Reilly, there is a strong opinion forming that the likelihood of the Flame’s…

Categories Calgary Flames

Leland Irving’s Trial by Fire

Thomas Strangward | February 8, 2013

While their divisional rivals in Vancouver wrestle with an envious goaltending controversy, the Calgary Flames find themselves mired in a terrible start that they will have to now dig out…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Tease with Strong First Period in Season Opener

Thomas Strangward | January 21, 2013

The abbreviated season brought about by the NHL lockout will have numerous effects that traditional 82-game regular seasons do not have.  As the NHL season is limited to 48 games,…

Categories Calgary Flames

How the Hall of Fame Should Elect Players

Thomas Strangward | November 21, 2012

Last week’s induction ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame saw an elite group of players granted entrance to the hall, as Joe Sakic, Adam Oates, Pavel Bure, and Mats…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Would a Lockout-Shortened Season Help the Calgary Flames?

Thomas Strangward | November 1, 2012

With news breaking that the annual Winter Classic could be the next casualty in the labour war between the NHL and NHLPA, the likelihood of an 82 game season occurring…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Training Camp Preview Part 3 of 3: The Veteran Core

Thomas Strangward | October 4, 2012

The NHL’s lockout of its players, to the surprise of no one, is in full swing and with the reported tensions of the most recent meetings between the league and…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Training Camp Preview Part 2 of 3: Comeback Candidates

Thomas Strangward | September 11, 2012

While the second lockout of NHL players in 7 years is slated to occur in five short days, there is still merit in optimistically assessing the key issues permeating throughout…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Training Camp Preview Part 1 of 3: The Fresh Faces

Thomas Strangward | August 21, 2012

While the CBA negotiations between the NHL and the NHLPA seemingly continue to waltz the line of the second NHL lockout in just seven years, optimistic fans are opting to…

Categories Calgary Flames, Previews and Predictions

Calgary Flames: Forever a Shame

Thomas Strangward | July 27, 2012

While the immediate on-ice future of the Calgary Flames is anything but predictable, one constant that will remain part of the organization going forward is the continuation of the Forever…

Categories Calgary Flames, Hockey History

Much Ado About Flames Goalie #2

Thomas Strangward | July 13, 2012

The Calgary Flames have certainly addressed one area of concern this offseason, as the additions of Jiri Hudler, Roman Cervenka, and Dennis Wideman have certainly elevated the skill level of…

Categories Calgary Flames

Assessing Calgary’s Recent Contracts

Thomas Strangward | July 3, 2012

While the Flames were certainly looking to improve the quality of the team come July 1st, the numerous nay-sayers who have been calling for the team to aggressively rebuild cannot…

Categories Calgary Flames

The Big Jankowski

Thomas Strangward | June 26, 2012

A year removed from trading franchise stalwart Robyn Regehr to the Buffalo Sabres at the NHL draft, the Calgary Flames again made a deal with the Sabres by relinquishing the…

Categories Calgary Flames
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