One for the Ages: Mike Vernon’s 1988-89 Season Paul Quinney | November 4, 2021 Mike Vernon played his first game with the Calgary Flames on Dec. 12, 1982, against the Detroit Red Wings. It was an utter disaster. The 19-year-old goaltender gave up six…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 18 Greg Boysen | August 18, 2021 The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout National Hockey League history. In addition, on this date, a new captain was…
Today in Hockey History: May 2 Greg Boysen | May 2, 2021 There were quite a few memorable postseason moments to occur on this date throughout National Hockey League history. The final Stanley Cup champion before the expansion era was crowned, and…
Top 3 All-Time Flames Goalies THW Archives | February 10, 2021 The goaltending history of the Calgary Flames franchise has been punctuated by a handful of excellent performances in a desert of otherwise unremarkable ones. In an effort to separate the…
Red Wings 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2 William M. Jennings Trophy Seasons Patrick Brown | December 23, 2020 The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Red Wings’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 5 Conn Smythe Winners Devin Little | December 20, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ was first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of…
Chris Osgood Hall of Fame Worthy Michael Gwizdala | November 13, 2017 My first memory of Chris Osgood is when he played for the old AHL Adirondack Red Wings. Between the Albany fans and Adirondack fans who made the trip down the…
Next Flames Numbers to be Retired Ryan Pike | July 27, 2017 The Calgary Flames are a team with an understated amount of history. Joining the National Hockey League in 1972-73 as the Atlanta Flames, the club has been part of the…
Flames Hoping 25th Time’s the Charm The Hockey Writers | April 4, 2017 In November 2016, the Calgary Flames broke an NHL record for consecutive losses in one building with their 24th straight defeat at the Honda Centre in Anaheim. On Wednesday, April…
Top 10 Flames Goalies of All-Time Jon Bateman | January 27, 2017 Chad Johnson and Brian Elliott would probably testify that it isn’t easy to be a goalie for the Calgary Flames. After all, only nine goalies have played more than 100…
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Dream Team: Defense and Goalies Tony Wolak | September 2, 2015 Now that the forwards have been “chosen” for the Detroit Red Wings’ alumni game against the Avalanche alumni, it’s time to pick the defensemen and goaltenders who best represent the…
Joe Colborne: Living Up to the Flames Legacy Ryan Pike | March 7, 2014 Joe Colborne and I are alike in a few ways. We’re both from Calgary. We both grew up playing local minor hockey. We both grew up cheering for the Flames.…
