Yesterday, one of my hockey fanatic friends invited me to see the Calgary Flames home opener at the Saddledome. Oddly enough, in my ten years of living in Calgary I’d never been to see a game before. Further, I possess very limited hockey knowledge (having only seen a few practices from when I was a…
Here is some key info for fans to know before the playoffs start!
As many of us know, the Stanley Cup playoffs are just around the corner! Hockey fans around the world are getting ready for 2 months of sheer joy. But before the playoffs begin, eight teams from both the eastern and western conference must qualify. This week I will be looking at the western conference, and…
As we approach the end of the first week of March, it may seem like the month is just beginning. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the month of March has decided to be a 31 day month. Calgarians, fresh off the unique and special 28-day February, have already begun planning for March. Need a hand? Regretfully, I…
Yes, I had the opportunity to interview a Calgary Flames player at the World Partnership Walk but this wasn’t the first time I had met him. Two years ago at the same walk, same location and probably same time we were in a two-legged race and a potato sack race together. Firstly, I would like…
A huge thanks to Kids Up Front for giving me the opportunity to let out my not-so-inner Flames’ fan this past weekend at the Flames and Oilers game. I would love to say that it was a hard fought match, but the 4-3 scoreline really suggests the game was a lot closer than it actually…
What a game 5-4 for the Anaheim Ducks! But I have got to say the Calgary Flames put up an amazing battle on Monday. First and foremost I would like to thank Kids Up Front for giving me the fabulous opportunity to attend the game and I’d like to say it was an adrenaline pumping…
As I’m sure many of you have noticed, it snowed here in Calgary yesterday. What does this mean? More skiing and snowboarding! So for you snow-enthusiasts out there, you better mark this date down… February 27, 2010! The 3rd Annual Big Snow Blast will be taking place at Canada Olympic Park from 6pm to 9pm.…