On Sunday, March 26th, 2023, Matthew Coronato signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. Coronato, who flew to join the team on Monday, was drafted 13th overall by the Flames in the 2021 NHL Draft. In his draft year, Coronato scored 48 goals in 51 games for the Chicago Steel in the USHL.…
February 2023 in the entertainment world has been headlined by an iconic return to the big screen among exciting releases and events in TV, gaming, sports, and beyond. Let’s take a look at five of the most notable entertainment occasions of the month, ranging from features which are already out to upcoming releases in the…
On Monday, January 23rd, 2023, Johnny Gaudreau made his return to Calgary, playing in the Scotiabank Saddledome for the first time as a member of the opposing team. While no longer on the home side, Gaudreau remained prominent in the memory of all fans in attendance – and I was fortunate enough to be one…
2022 marked the closing of a chapter in Calgary Flames history. Few teams have ever endured as much change within one year, and while change itself cannot be measured, the mark left on this franchise by an illustrious era can – with a visit back in time to all the victories, defeats, and special moments…
Not long ago, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in 6 games to win the 2022 NBA Championship. With this victory, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry secured his fourth career NBA Championship, along with what was likely the biggest storyline of his performance – his first career NBA Finals MVP. However the magnitude…
In terms of decision making, society has always been a brick wall that many find has a tendency to fear doing certain things. The thoughts of other individuals, the reactions that many may generate within themselves, or the hour long conversations where one may gossip about you is not ideal either. I feel like we’ve…
What is Formula 1? Formula 1 is a series of car races held at different venues around the world. It originated from the European Championships of Grand Prix races, which occurred before World War II. During this time competitions were extremely unfair because there was no limit to the car’s power and size. In 1946…
C of Red, buckle up. We’re days away from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Calgary Flames are heading in as Pacific Division Champions. Not only does this secure home ice for at least the first two rounds, but it’s a perfect cherry on top of an already magical season. After a season full of…
As you may know, people around the world fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. This means that no food or water can be consumed during the daytime. Despite this physical challenge, many athletes who follow Islam fast while training and competing. Some athletes also practice intermittent fasting, which is a method…
When it comes to some of the world’s most famous cities, some big names that come to mind may include Paris, New York, London, L.A., and many others from across the world. Diving deeper into Canada specifically, people may think of Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. However, in recent decades, Calgary seems to be on the…
After securing two gold medals and a silver medal in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at only 18 years of age, Eileen Gu made headlines around the world. She is the youngest Olympic champion and the first to win three medals in freestyle skiing. Over the past few months, Eileen garnered the attention of athletes,…
In order to see where we are going, we not only must remember where we have been, but we must understand where we have been. The above quote is by Ella Baker, an African-American human rights activist. As we cover Black History Month here at YAA, this quote embodies our mindset towards the value of…
As defined by Healthline, Pilates is a challenging low impact exercise method that balances strength with mobility, aligns the body, fine-tunes movement patterns, and strengthens the deeper muscles of the core. It works the deep muscle layers, creating long and lean muscles. Because it is also low impact, pilates is suitable for those with injuries…
The gym is a great place to try new things and challenge yourself, but that can be difficult if you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. The fear of being stared at and judged is hard to overcome, but it will get better once you realize that people are usually too busy focusing…
Like any other year in history, 2021 wasn’t ideal. But I’m not here to talk about everything that may have been rough – in fact, this article does quite the opposite. Despite everything, 2021 created many great memories that will stay with our generation in particular for a very long time. Even in suboptimal times,…