The Life and Death of the Abbotsford Heat Ryan Pike | April 17, 2014 In April 2009, the Calgary Flames announced the transfer of their American Hockey League affiliate from the Quad Cities to Abbotsford, British Columbia. On April 15, 2014, the Flames announced…
Abbotsford Heat Prepare for Playoffs…In Calgary Ryan Pike | March 18, 2014 For the second straight season, the Calgary Flames’ top affiliate in the American Hockey League got off to an amazing start. While their roster has been once again decimated by…
Abbotsford Heat: The Hottest Team In the AHL Ryan Pike | November 28, 2013 Through the first quarter of the 2013-14 American Hockey League season, the Abbotsford Heat are the hottest team in the league. This a tad surprising, you could argue, when you…
Calgary Flames May Move Veterans to Audition Rookies Ryan Pike | November 26, 2013 After a quiet first month of the season, trade talks have begun swirling in Calgary following the Flames conducting a pair of trades this week. First they sent veteran winger…
Calgary Flames: Changes on the Farm Pay Dividends Ryan Pike | November 23, 2013 One of the most important changes made in the Calgary Flames organization over the off-season was seemingly a minor one, but has already paid dividends for the club. After playing…
Calgary’s Cavalry: Abbotsford Players On The Verge Of The NHL Ryan Pike | November 19, 2013 Six weeks into the American Hockey League season, the Abbotsford Heat are in a familiar place in the standings – first overall. For the second consecutive season, the Heat are…
2013-14 Abbotsford Heat Season Preview Ryan Pike | October 3, 2013 2013-14 American Hockey League Season Previews ABBOTSFORD HEAT Coaching Staff: Troy G. Ward, head coach; Robbie Ftorek, assistant coach Affiliates: Calgary Flames (NHL), Alaska Aces (ECHL) 2012-2013 RECAP Record: 34-32-4-6 (78…
Flames Prospect Ryan Culkin Eyes The AHL Ryan Pike | September 14, 2013 For many, one of the more intriguing stories over the past few years has been the gradual resurrection of the Calgary Flames prospect pool. Once thought to be rather barren…
Canucks Rumblings: NHL Realignment, Abbotsford AHL Relocation? Daniel Schöpf | February 25, 2013 Already close to halfway through the shortened 2013 NHL season, the Vancouver Canucks once again remain safely at the top on the North-West standings. Since the 2008/9 season, the Canucks have both won and dominated…
Calgary Flames prospect update, November edition Ryan Pike | December 11, 2012 While the National Hockey League continues its latest labour impasse, every other hockey league in the world continues to play games in earnest. So, while the lockout keeps the Calgary…
Taylor-made: the rebirth of Heat goalie Danny Taylor Ryan Pike | November 27, 2012 It has been stated that goaltenders take longer than other hockey players to develop. Moreover, every goaltender’s path is a little bit different, and each one has to endure some…
Video: Fastest 2 Goals in North American Pro Hockey Bruce Hollingdrake | November 2, 2012 Last night the Abbotsford Heat potted two goals in three seconds on the Marlies Ben Scrivens. So fast that the TV crew were not able to capture it. stick tap…