WHL Handbook: Getting To Know 10 New Head Coaches Larry Fisher | August 11, 2014 Turnover is an inevitable part of junior hockey, but typically it pertains to the players on the ice. This off-season, the Western Hockey League has experienced an abnormally high —…
Calgary Flames: The Resurrection of Paul Byron Ryan Pike | January 6, 2014 Winter in Calgary has been tough. December featured giant snowfalls, frigid temperatures, and just all-around misery. Life hasn’t been great for the Calgary Flames, either, as the team struggled to…
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…
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…
A Look Back At 2013 Calgary Flames Prospect Camp Ryan Pike | September 10, 2013 The Calgary Flames began the rebuild in earnest this past week, with the 2013-14 hockey calendar kicking off with prospect camp. Featuring a roster boasting several recent draft picks –…
Stoking the Fire – Abbotsford Heat Coach Raises Expectations for Year Two Ryan Pike | October 12, 2012 A year ago, veteran minor league coach Troy G. Ward inherited the position of head coach of the Abbotsford Heat from departing bench boss Jim Playfair. An assistant for one…
Calgary Flames Unveil New Bench Boss Ryan Pike | May 31, 2012 The Calgary Flames unveiled new head coach Bob Hartley to the local media at a press conference at the Scotiabank Saddledome early Thursday afternoon. General manager Jay Feaster was full…
Abbotsford Heat on brink of elimination after Game 4 loss Callum Ng | May 9, 2012 The Abbotsford Heat did everything but win on Tuesday night. The Heat outshot the Toronto Marlies 36 to 17, dominated much of the 5 on 5 game and dialed up their…
Toronto Marlies take 2-1 series lead in Abbotsford Callum Ng | May 6, 2012 Home is supposed to be a place where good things happen. For the Abbotsford Heat, in search of a bounce back win, home wasn’t quite as kind on Saturday night.…
Season over, Flames now look for answers Ryan Pike | April 10, 2012 Calgary Flames general manager Jay Feaster opened his media availability on Tuesday morning with an apology to Flames fans and ownership over what he termed a “disappointing” performance by the…
Flames finish strong, worsen draft position Ryan Pike | April 9, 2012 THE STATS LINE 37-29-16 record [17th overall (in points percentage)] 2.43 goals-for per game [24th overall] 2.65 goals-against per game [14th overall] 17.7% power-play success rate [13th overall] 84.3% penalty-kill…