March 1, 2010 at 10:38 am - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
The next generation of hockey fans won't be provided anecdotes of the great game of '72, the World championship wins, the Gold Medal game in 2004. No, fans of tomorrow will all hear about the clutch performance by the 2010 Gold Olympic Medal Men's hockey team who beat their new rivals Team USA. In fitting fashion, the Olympic Games wrapped up with the tournaments two top teams squaring off in front of a sold out stadium and a country that stopped in its tracks to watch and wait.
The game was a highlight. I had mentioned in the second period that, "I hope we don't win 3-0, I'd prefer a nail-biter the heads into the 13th hour." Little did I know I was a prophet.
What's better for sport and fan? 3-0 win in regulation, or a 3-2 win in overtime?
It's far more stressful but I'd opt for the 3-2 win in overtime because then the victory tastes that much better and the memory lasts that much longer.
February 21, 2010 at 8:19 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
Brodeur and Babcock to Blame
The Own the Podium campaign has been a bust. But everyone has said so long as we win gold in hockey we'll put up with the below average performance by the rest of the Olympians. But what happens if we lose in the quarters?
Canada's national pride was taking out back yet again and spanked hard. The dream team? The super team? Try a bunch of hockey players performing like the rest of the Olympic team--subpar. Canada lost to an average American squad 5-3 who capitalized on mistakes and rode a hot goalie to victory.
Canadians aren't happy. Twitter is rampant with people casting blame here and there, but frankly the blame rests squarely in two places: Brodeur and Babcock.
@dtjbrown said: Mike Babcock is and idiot. Here's a guy who coaches by the names on the back, not the crest on the front.
True words indeed. Let's take a step back and scrutinize the team from top to bottom.
February 15, 2010 at 10:49 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
Is it just me or are you embarrassed as a Canadian to watch women's hockey at the Olympics? In it's fourth Olympics the competition hasn't gotten any better. In fact, the HUGE disparity between countries is a sad testament to hockey development and an indication that it's completely outside of the spirit of the Olympics to maintain. Some agree with me and suggest that the sport should be dropped by 2018.
Think of it like this, Canada destroyed Slovakia by a 18-0 margin. Slovakia in turn destroyed Bulgaria 82-0. Your kids tyke team could do better. That's embarrassing and clearly points out that developing nations can't put out a product that rivals Canada or the US. They don't have the money for development and likely never will. The product will eventually get better, and we may have to sit through blowouts as the sport grows, but in the meantime it's not worthwhile to watch Canada run up the score on hapless competitors. Your thoughts?
June 23, 2009 at 9:30 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
Take a second look, is that the 2004 lineup as the new coaching staff?! Darryl Sutter, GM for the Calgary Flames, announced along with President Ken King, that Brent Sutter is the new head coach of the Calgary Flames.
June 2, 2009 at 3:38 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
Some fans lost some cash trying to get first dibs on Grey Cup 2009 tickets, realising tickets would increase in some cases 15X higher than regular season values, and declining to purchase tickets before they went on general public sale.
These fans apparently lost all their deposit money. More on the issue at StampedersForum.com
April 2, 2009 at 9:31 am - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
FlamesForum is always looking for ways to help real Flames fans and we’ve got one. Yesterday someone from the UK was watching the game versus the Senators. Although you don’t get the cool PPV feed, you can watch NHL Centre Ice for free! That means you can watch all 82 games this year (including the 7 not broadcast anywhere but US stations (or Centre Ice)).
March 16, 2009 at 2:59 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
Back in 2004 there was a cool little diddy with the lyric 'chillin in the 'Dome with Jarome' to the tune of 50 Cent's 'In Da Club'. Energy 101.5 tried to be the first to release this year's hit single to Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face tune'.
Put it this way. It sucks really really really BAD. Anything with Lady Gaga sucks. Anything that starts with 'Cory Sarich' leading the offensive rush sucks even more. Here is the clip for your listening displeasure.
March 15, 2009 at 10:18 am - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
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October 14, 2008 at 2:40 pm - By: Barry Flames · Filed under Uncategorized
The Flames forum had a good run but inactivity and time has forced us to close it. Fear not,however, the blog, news, and maybe the gallery again will remain open. In fact, we'll have more coverage on the popular blog/news pages since we can focus our energies there. So sit back, enjoy, and post a comment or two! Go Flames Go!
