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Abbotsford Heat

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…

Categories AHL, Calgary Flames, The Business of Hockey

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…

Categories Calgary Flames

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…

Categories AHL, Calgary Flames

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…

Categories Calgary Flames

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…

Categories Calgary Flames

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…

Categories Calgary Flames

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…

Categories AHL

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…

Categories AHL, Calgary Flames

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…

Categories AHL, Vancouver Canucks

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…

Categories AHL, Calgary Flames, College Hockey, NHL Prospects

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…

Categories AHL, Calgary Flames, Player Profiles

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…

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