Calgary Sun 14 hours ago
Upbeat, enthusiastic, intense: Flames share first impressions of new coach
The new boss doesn’t just demand sweat. He drips it. For many of the Calgary Flames’ go-to guys, their exhibition odyssey to Shenzhen and Beijing for the 2018 O.R.G. China Games also doubled as an introduction to the on-ice intensity level of head-coaching hire Bill Peters. The 53-year-old runs a pacey practice. In China, the […]
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Calgary Sun 11 hours ago
Flames make first round of training camp cuts
The Calgary Flames made their first round of training camp cuts on Thursday. Assigning eight players back to junior for the start of the season, they dispatched Jake Christiansen (Everett/WHL), D’Artagnan Joly (Baie-Comeau/QMJHL), Igor Merezhko (Lethbridge/WHL), Brayden Pachal (Prince Albert/WHL), Merrick Rippon (Ottawa/OHL), Milos Roman (Vancouver/WHL), Adam Ruzicka (Sarnia/OHL), and Dmitry Zavgorodniy (Rimouski/QMJHL). Calgary has 61 […]
Calgary Sun 11 hours ago
Flames hopeful Dube impressing with mic skills
Another day at Calgary Flames training camp. Another day with microphones shoved in Dillon Dube’s face. It’s been a daily occurrence these past two weeks as the 20-year-old centre continues to draw a crowd in his possibly temporary stall at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Since the main, veteran-laden group has been busy with the O.R.G. China […]
Calgary Sun 15 hours ago
Flames goalie prospect Schneider enjoys slice of big-league life in China
Puck-stopping is now Nick Schneider’s full-time job. For the Calgary Flames’ goaltender-in-grooming, pizza delivery was a one-time deal. “I got a picture of that,” beamed netminding coach Jordan Sigalet, chuckling at the thought of the 21-year-old Schneider serving up slices of cheesy goodness to the Flames’ biggest stars during their sightseeing trip to the Great […]
The Canuck Way 21 hours ago
Vancouver Canucks: Demko, Leipsic and Gaudette shine vs. Flames
It was a bland performance by the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday as they fell 4-1 to the Calgary Flames. On the bright side, Thatcher Demko, Brendan Leipsic and Adam Gaudette all tuned in fine performances. For the Vancouver Canucks, Wednesday’s preseason game against the Calgary Flames was not about winning, but rather to evaluate which […] Vancouver Canucks: Demko, Leipsic and Gaudette shine vs. Flames - The Canuck Way - The Canuck Way - A Vancouver Canucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Vancouver Courier Sep 20, 2018
I Watched This (Preseason) Game: Comets wearing Canucks jerseys fall to Heat wearing Flames jerseys.
A friend of mine has a favourite phrase that seems to fit this game: “Oh boy, what a mess.” With most of the Calgary Flames’ veterans in China right now, they iced a lineup heavy with AHL players and young prospects with little chance to make the team. The Canucks followed suit, with only a few players on the ice that could be expected to play on opening night.
Calgary Sun Sep 19, 2018
PTO Shaw brings NHL experience and versatility to the Flames
Logan Shaw doesn’t need to look far for motivation in the off-season. At any given day in Halifax where the Glace Bay, N.S., native spends his summers, you can find Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon or Brad Marchand, three of the best players in the world, skating together along with Shaw and a handful of other […]
Calgary Sun Sep 19, 2018
Flames Notebook: Up early to watch action in China, Christiansen heads home, Rittich has chance to rebound
No, Dillon Dube did not get out of bed at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Andrew Mangiapane, focused on preparing for the Calgary Flames’ second pre-season contest in Vancouver, slept in too. But an interested Cail MacLean flipped on his television to catch the Flames and the Boston Bruins, playing in the finale of the O.R.G. […]
Calgary Sun Sep 19, 2018
Brodie, Giordano working to rekindle chemistry on Flames’ top pairing
BEIJING, China — It’s been nearly three weeks since Calgary Flames blueliner TJ Brodie last cradled his baby daughter, Severn, before heading west for his final training-camp preparations. A first-time father, he feels like he’s missed a lot. “It was nice to be able to be home in the summer to see all the changes […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Sep 19, 2018
A Third Jersey Is Coming
The Flames will show off their new alternate jersey on Friday. Friday is the day.......as Calgary and Adidas will reveal the Flames 3rd jersey for the 2018-19 season. It's coming. pic.twitter.com/TVGWY7ao32— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) September 19, 2018 Now, the tweet doesn’t reveal much, so it leaves a lot to the imagination. Red? Black? Yellow? Grey? Teams across the league have been releasing their 3rd jerseys over the last few months, so it seemed like only a matter of time until the Flames released theirs. Calgary has had 3 different alternate jerseys over the years, all a...
Calgary Sun Sep 19, 2018
Flames vs. Canucks preview: Rittich gets another shot
David Rittich has another opportunity to seize an opportunity. Getting the nod for Wednesday’s pre-season clash at Rogers Arena against the Vancouver Canucks, the 26-year-old Calgary Flames netminder will utilize the ice time — especially with the Flames’ veteran-laden squad returning back from China — to show that he’s worthy of the No. 2 position […]
Calgary Sun Sep 19, 2018
Flames will have fond memories of China trip despite back-to-back losses
BEIJING, China — The snapshots will be framed. The scores will be forgotten. The Calgary Flames capped their excursion to the 2018 O.R.G. China Games with a second straight loss to the Boston Bruins — this time, a 3-1 defeat at Cadillac Arena in Beijing — but when they’re someday telling stories to their grandkids, […]
Sportsnet.ca Sep 19, 2018
Flames GM Brad Treliving discusses culture change in Calgary
John Shannon sits down with Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving to discuss culture change addressed in the offseason, Mike Smith’s workload, and maturing of Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News Sep 19, 2018
DeBrusk douses Flames, leading Bruins to China Games sweep
Jake DeBrusk scored two goals, including the game-winner in the third period, to lead the Boston Bruins to a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday in Beijing.
Calgary Sun Sep 19, 2018
The highlight of Lanny McDonald’s trip to China? The company — his grandson
BEIJING, China — After eight adventure-filled and eye-opening days on the other side of the globe, the consensus among the Calgary Flames was everybody was ready to head home. Everybody, that is, except for 12-year-old Hayden Townsley. The youngest member of the Flames’ travelling entourage at the 2018 O.R.G. China Games, Lanny McDonald’s grandson would […]
