Calgary Flames News & Opinion

Theoren Fleury – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | January 20, 2011

This month’s NHL Alumni guest for The Hockey Writers “Ask the Alumni” series is Calgary Flames legend and best-selling authour Theo Fleury.

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…

World Junior Hockey Championships 2011: Canada-USA Semifinal Breakdown

Christopher Ralph | January 3, 2011

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…

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…

World Junior Championships 2011 Players To Watch – Part 3: Best of the Rest – Is Sven Bartchi the Next El Nino?

Christopher Ralph | December 24, 2010

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…

Lanny McDonald – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | November 24, 2010

Our first guest for the “Ask the Alumni” series at The Hockey Writers was Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Lanny McDonald. Readers sent in their questions, and the hockey legend himself answered them.

Stefan Meyer – Calgary Flames: Tribute To The Working Class

Christopher Ralph | November 4, 2010

Plumber. Role player. Plugger. Sparksplug. Energy player. Grinder. Menace. Pest.

All of these are worthy descriptors of the 25 year old Meyer.

He, in fact, takes pride in his developing role as league menace. As Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald reported:

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