Calgary Flames Offical Podcast

Flames forward Derek Ryan checks in from his home in Spokane, Wash., to talk about what he's been up to over the past few weeks, the season so far, and lots more!

On this episode, Ryan Dittrick, Brendan Parker and Torie Peterson are joined by the Executive Director of the Calgary Flames Foundation, Candice Goudie, to discuss the 'United by Community' initiative, which includes content, activities, online programs for families at home, and so much more.

In this episode, Ryan Dittrick, Brendan Parker and Peter Loubardias gather in Nashville to break down Tuesday's win over the Bruins, offer their thoughts on the newcomers, Erik Gustafsson and Derek Forbort, and look ahead to Thursday's clash in the Music City. Then, assistant coach Ryan Huska stops by to chat about his days with the Kamloops Blazers, his love of basketball, balancing coaching and parenting, and lots more!

In this episode, Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Zac Rinaldo to talk about the forward's first year in Calgary, the evolution of his game, his Hockey Night in Hamilton charitable initiative, family values, trade deadline, the playoff push and more!

In this episode, CalgaryFlames.com's Ryan Dittrick sits down with Elias Lindholm to talk about the forward's move to centre, the influence his father, Mikael, has had on his career, being a goalie when he was younger, what he gets up to away from the rink and more!

In this episode, Ryan Dittrick and Brendan Parker discuss the buzz around the Battle of Alberta and what lies ahead for the Flames in Saturday's highly anticipated rematch. A special guest then joins the program, as Geoff Ward's longtime friend and mentor - Don McKee - stops by to chat about his protege's rise through the coaching ranks. McKee, who was the architect of Hockey Canada's high-performance coaching certification program, breaks down the educational tactics employed by the sport's great communicators, and why Ward had the ambition, and was a gifted enough leader to become the first-ever 'Level 4' coach in our country. The boys also catch up with Ward himself to talk about McKee's influence and to detail his long and winding, but highly rewarding journey from Waterloo to Calgary.

On Episode 10, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Milan Lucic to break down the season, reminisce about winning the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins, chat about the Battle of Alberta and the Pacific Division dogfight, growing up and playing junior hockey in Vancouver, and more!

On Episode 9, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with Noah Hanifin to get his thoughts on the season so far, talk about the D man's upbringing as a proud Bostonian, representing his country with the U.S. National Development Program, what he gets up to away from the rink, and how he's enjoying his hockey life in Calgary.

On Episode 8, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick sits down with Andrew Mangiapane to talk about the forward's Italian/Scottish upbringing, his walk-on moment with Barrie in the OHL, transitioning to the big leagues and much more!

On Episode 7, Ryan Dittrick goes one-on-one with recently recalled defenceman Brandon Davidson to dig a little deeper into his hot start to the season, the "reward" of getting recalled to the big club and - with it being Hockey Fights Cancer Month across the National Hockey League - his story on the emotional and physical toll of being diagnosed (and overcoming) testicular cancer back in 2012.

On this episode, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Ty Pilson talk about Matthew Tkachuk's goal-of-the-year candidate, and Pete Blackburn drops by to chat about the Pacific Division

On this episode, Flames Senior VP of Hockey Ops Don Maloney talks rivalries, today's analytical game, and shares some tales. Goalie Cam Talbot also stops by to chat about settling in as a Flame, and life away from the rink

In Episode 4, Mikael Backlund sits down with Torie Peterson and Ryan Dittrick to talk about the first two games of the season, becoming a dad and his busy off-season, and what David Rittich is really like behind closed doors.

In Episode 3 of of this season's Firestarter Podcast, the Flames.com roundtable of Ryan Dittrick, Torie Peterson, Brendan Parker and special guest Peter Loubardias look back on an eventful training camp, discuss last year's disappointing playoff exit and how the team "parked" those memories during a recent mountain getaway, and look ahead to an exciting new year, picking one player each they feel will turn heads and help the Flames defend their Pacific Division title.

In Episode 2 of this season's Firestarter Podcast, Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Stockton Heat head coach Cail MacLean to talk about developing talent within organization while developing himself as coach.

We kick off the second season of the Firestarter Podcast by sitting down with Flames prospect and hometown boy Matthew Phillips. Flames.com's Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson chat with him about this year's prospects' camp, his improved skating, and his grandpa's prognostication that he'd be drafted by the Flames.

As the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten works year-round with players and prospects to ensure every member of the Flames organization is in peak condition heading into - and during - the season. This week, he’s off to Buffalo to work with Hockey Operations at the NHL Combine, evaluating players that are eligible for the NHL Draft in June. Van Asten sat down with Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson to go over his process at the Combine, what the off-season looks like for him, and how technology has changed how he works with players and coaches.

In our latest edition of the Firestarter podcast, brought to you by The Star Calgary, Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with Flames Director of Pro Personnel Derek MacKinnon during the team’s pro scouting meetings. The trio discuss his path into the world of professional scouting, how scouting has evolved in recent years, and how pro scouting has an impact on the NHL Draft!

With Game 3 just around the corner, Ryan Dittrick, Torie Peterson, Brendan Parker, and Sportsnet 960 The FAN's Peter Loubardias look back on Game 2, discuss the challenges the Avalanche present and how the Flames can take back the series lead in Denver in this episode of Firestarter, presented by The Star Calgary.

When Oscar Fantenberg was acquired by the Flames at the NHL Trade Deadline, the team added a rock solid defenceman who has bolstered the team's depth on the blueline heading into the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In this edition of the Firestarter podcast, presented by The Star Calgary, Ryan Dittrick and Torie Peterson sit down with the Swedish defenceman to discuss joining the Flames, his excitement for the postseason, hosting his grandfather in Calgary last month, and his pro career in Sweden and Russia.