Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Years of Struggles in Atlanta
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…
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Lost in the Lockout: the Flames turn 40
On October 7, 1972, the Atlanta Flames played their first game in the National Hockey League. They ventured onto Long Island to tangle with the debuting New York Islanders at…
Book Review: The Goal of My Life: A Memoir
Paul Henderson is best known as a former NHL player and hero of the 1972 Summit Series for Canada. The majority of people who have any idea about the name ‘Paul Henderson’ will make that connection. And, most recently, it’s become known that he now is dealing with cancer.
Paul Henderson: Career, Accolades, Cancer
The news has recently featured reports that former NHL, WHA and Team Canada player Paul Henderson’s cancer has advanced to the point where he is likely going to have chemotherapy or clinical…
Book Review: East Coast NHLers
East Coast NHLers: The stories of the lives and careers of players from the Maritimes and Newfoundland. By Paul White. (2011, Halifax, Nova Scotia: Formac Publishing Company Ltd. Softcover. Pp.…
Top 10 NHL Jerseys: Past & Present
Out of the BILLION NHL sweaters we’ve seen over the years, which club had the best? I break down the top-10 best jerseys, past and present, and give my submission for best jersey of all time.