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Derek Smith Signs in the KHL With Medvescak Zagreb

Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 18, 2016

After spending the 2015-16 campaign in the AHL with the Springfield Falcons, defenseman Derek Smith has signed with Medvescak Zagreb of the KHL, the team’s official site reports. It will…

It’s Not Easy Being the Seventh Defenseman

Ryan Pike | February 28, 2014

Reaching the National Hockey League is something all young hockey players dream about and spend years working towards. While each NHL club carries 23 men on their roster, per-game line-up…

The Flames Are In Trouble Without Mark Giordano

Ryan Pike | October 29, 2013

Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano has had a whirlwind career in the National Hockey League. After being signed as a minor-league depth player in the summer of 2004, Giordano worked…

Three Young Flames In The Hunt For Blueline Spots

Ryan Pike | September 23, 2013

The 2013 edition of training camp has been one of major change for the Calgary Flames. For the first time in years, the camp began with two sheets of ice…

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