Top-Shelf Takes: The NHL’s All-Star weekend format is awful. Here’s how the league can fix it How to fix the NHL's All-Star weekend in four simple steps. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2023
Blackhawks’ Jaxson Stauber follows father Robb’s advice to win first two NHL starts The art of goaltending has changed significantly since Robb Stauber’s aggressive career in the 1990s. But the mindset of goaltending hasn’t, and Jaxson has followed the same approach to experience immediate NHL success. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2023
Alexis Lafreniere scores OT winner to lift Rangers over Flames As they began the post-All-Star break portion of their schedule Monday at Madison Square Garden against the visiting Calgary Flames, the Rangers were gearing up for a playoff push that will see them play 33 games in 67 days to close out the season. Newsday · Feb 7, 2023
Lauren Jackson limps off after barely a minute as WNBL crowd record broken in Flyers vs Flames clash The Southside Flyers and Sydney Flames played out their round 13 WNBL clash in front of a record crowd, but the biggest drawcard was forced off the court after barely a minute. ABC News · Feb 4, 2023
NHL February power rankings: It’s time to jump on the Sabres’ playoff hype train The Sabres have a real chance to play spoiler to a playoff hopeful this season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 1, 2023
Australian Opals basketballer Shyla Heal leaves WNBL's Sydney Flames by mutual release, signs with Townsville Fire Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test." ABC News · Feb 1, 2023
Flames release Shyla Heal after unexplained absence The Sydney Flames have released former WNBA guard Shyla Heal, who like her father and coach Shane, mysteriously missed the side's last three games. AAP · Feb 1, 2023
Luke Philp’s first Blackhawks stint brings him home to Alberta Philp, a 27-year-old journeyman forward, earned his first NHL point Thursday in Calgary — with his family in attendance — but was scratched Saturday in Edmonton. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2023
Why the quest to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer means the most for Sydney Flames star Tiana Mangakahia It has been a tough season for the Sydney Flames but, in February, they will play a game that is about more than just basketball for Tiana Mangakahia. ABC News · Jan 28, 2023
Flames extinguish Kraken’s chances to sit alone in Pacific Division lead SEATTLE — One of the few memorable Seattle Kraken highlights of this game came when notoriously short-fused defenseman Will Borgen drew first-period applause for one-handedly throwing a pesky opposing forward to the ice. Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023
Blackhawks’ shuffled lines all contribute in win over Flames With Jonathan Toews ruled out late due to illness, the Hawks moved forwards around and immediately found four combinations that clicked, carrying them to a 5-1 victory. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 27, 2023
Lightning end road trip with loss in Calgary The Lightning’s longest road trip of the season started out with promise before the team faded in its final two games in western Canada. Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2023
Coach Heal remains absent in WNBL The absence of Shane and Shyla Heal, which has stretched into a second consecutive WNBL game, remains unexplained by the Sydney Flames. AAP · Jan 21, 2023
Alexandar Georgiev shines, Mikko Rantanen breaks another Joe Sakic record in Avalanche 4-1 win at Calgary CALGARY, Alberta — Jared Bednar’s choice of goaltender the last three games was never meant to stir speculation about a competition, nor was it a show of distrust in his starter. The Denver Post · Jan 19, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 14, 2023 As Blackhawks preach patience with prospects, Kraken’s Matty Beniers provides perfect example The Kraken held Beniers back from the NHL one year longer than expected, and he has rewarded them with a fantastic rookie season. The Hawks would love if their ultra-slow path for Lukas Reichel leads to the same payoff.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023 Blackhawks send down Lukas Reichel, putting full-time NHL role on hold Reichel’s AHL assignment comes as Patrick Kane prepares to return from injury. The move aligns with the Hawks’ general development philosophy for Reichel over the past two seasons but contrasts with a quote from coach Luke Richardson on Sunday.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 13, 2023 Blues run out of gas in third period of 4-1 loss to Flames ST. LOUIS — A victory over Calgary on Thursday would have put the Blues in a virtual tie with the Flames and Edmonton for a wild-card spot. All three teams would’ve had 47 points in 43 games, with Calgary and the Oilers claiming the two wild-card spots in the Western…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 11, 2023 Blues mount third-period comeback, beat Flames in overtime ST. LOUIS — Beginning a season-long, seven-game homestand, the Blues refused to come back to earth in a 4-3 overtime win over the Flames on Tuesday night.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2023 Lukas Reichel earns full-time job with Blackhawks with breakout performance in victory against Flames The Hawks expect Reichel, formerly their top forward prospect, to remain in the NHL after his dramatic coming-out party Sunday. The 20-year-old tallied three points — including his first career goal — in the Hawks’ 4-3 overtime victory.
Newsday · Jan 7, 2023 Islanders can't escape from 3-1 first-period hole in loss to Flames CALGARY, Alberta — It was another loss after another sluggish first period on a lost road trip highlighted by the surprising loss of Mathew Barzal, their top playmaker.
ABC News · Jan 5, 2023 Canberra Capitals player Nicole Munger showcases the value of the 'ageing rookie' in WNBL The 25-year-old player says a positive attitude and a series of 'sliding door' moments helped her make her WNBL debut last year.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023 NHL January power rankings: The unstoppable Bruins are on top of the world as 2023 begins The Bruins are a juggernaut that can't be stopped.
Tribune News Service · Dec 29, 2022 Calgary’s 3-2 win knocks Kraken out of top 3 in Pacific Division There’s still more than half the season to be played. But the Kraken found themselves in an unfamiliar spot Wednesday night — the wild-card race.
The Orange County Register · Dec 24, 2022 Ducks overcome abysmal 2nd period before losing to Flames in OT ANAHEIM, Calif. — Despite a poorly played second period, the Ducks emerged from Honda Center with a point on Friday night, heading into the Christmas break with a 3-2 overtime loss in the second game of 10 straight at home.
AAP · Dec 23, 2022 Flames heap more pain on Capitals in WNBL The Capitals' struggles continued, Lauren Jackson had another big game and Cayla George posted the WNBL's first triple-double in a decade during round seven.