One for the Ages: Mike Vernon’s 1988-89 Season Paul Quinney | February 24, 2022 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…
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.…
Rock Out for the Lockout: The Calgary Flames are “Red Hot” Josh Smith | November 3, 2012 With the NHL lockout firmly in place and both sides entrenched for what may be a long, drawn out battle, we’re taking this opportunity to explore the musical side of…
Goalie Fights? Yeah, Goalie Fights! Michael Gwizdala | October 28, 2012 Although bench clearing brawls are more than rare compared to hockey of yesteryear, there’s still a line where a brawl can cross over to the next level. Typically that line…
Calgary Flames: Forever a Shame Thomas Strangward | July 27, 2012 While the immediate on-ice future of the Calgary Flames is anything but predictable, one constant that will remain part of the organization going forward is the continuation of the Forever…