Joni Ortio: Finnish Rookie Poised for Flames Debut Ryan Pike | February 3, 2014 The Calgary Flames search for a bonafide starting goalie may get a bit more complicated if one young Finn has his way. The club announced on Monday morning that the…
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…
Breaking Down The Calgary Flames 2013 Training Camp Roster Ryan Pike | September 12, 2013 The Calgary Flames announced their training camp schedule and roster on Wednesday, as the team dives head-long into the post-Kiprusoff, post-Iginla era. The club has split their team into three…
Calgary Flames beat Detroit, lose Miikka Kiprusoff to injury Ryan Pike | February 6, 2013 It was an evening of mixed results for the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Flames played their second road game of the 2012-13 season and captured their second win by…
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…
The Kids Can Play! Observations From Finland Versus Team Canada Christopher Ralph | December 24, 2009 Fortunate enough to land lower bowl seats in the Saddledome for December 23rd’s tilt between the Finland and Team Canada in a pre-WJC tournament game, I thought I’d reflect back…
Calgary Flames Joni Ortio: Full Potential Profile And Interview Christopher Ralph | November 19, 2009 Christopher Ralph – THW’s Flames Correspondent I was recently able to do an in depth interview with promising young Flames prospect, netminder Joni Ortio, who was drafted in the 6th…