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Old 03-19-2024, 03:51 PM   #21
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Finally, a book that Sandman can actually get into! Congratulations sir!
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Old 03-19-2024, 05:07 PM   #23
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Congrats man. Huge accomplishment.
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Old 03-19-2024, 06:02 PM   #24
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Thank you for posting this. I definitely ordered one right away. I love these kind of things. Don’t read many books but this one will keep me glued to it.

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It's hard to believe it was 20 damn years ago I was signing up on this forum as a fresh-faced youngster. Really appreciate all the kind words and support from all y'all both now and over the years. It means a lot.
Very pleased to have recieved mine in the mail today, and that you included the time the Flames traded Dr. J.

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Old 03-19-2024, 10:08 PM   #26
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Old 03-19-2024, 10:20 PM   #27
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Turning a passion and a hobby into a career? Congrats on everything man. Hope the book kills it.
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Old 03-19-2024, 11:45 PM   #28
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Thank you for posting this. I definitely ordered one right away. I love these kind of things. Don’t read many book but this one will keep me glued to it.
Anything that gives me behind the curtain stories of one of my favourite hobbies. I’ll cruise through it in a night or a plane ride but for sure one sitting.

Thanks Pike, bein a small market, when I watch this like the hbo road to the winter classics or even the newly announced Amazon following “ten stars in the NHL” series, we always get zip to zero entertainement about our Flames.
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Old 03-20-2024, 12:22 AM   #29
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Is this available internationaly or Canada only, asking for flames fans around the globe?
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Old 03-20-2024, 12:27 AM   #30
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It is the #1 bestseller at Amazon USA in Hockey Sports Biographies, so...
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Old 03-20-2024, 12:49 AM   #31
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It's #7 for all hockey books right now on Amazon, behind a lot of Kindle hockey erotica/romance.
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I read the first three chapters last night. It's been fantastic so far and I cannot wait to read more!
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It's #7 for all hockey books right now on Amazon, behind a lot of Kindle hockey erotica/romance.
How do we get BookTok turned on to draft history?
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This is a book I definitely look forward to reading soon.


In addition to this book, I can't stress enough how lucky we are to have Pike covering the Flames. I have built a disdain for journalism overall (not just sports journalism, but all journalism) because it sure seems like journalistic integrity and accuracy has been replaced with error-filled clickbait 'garbage' out there. Pike is a complete throwback to what journalists used to be, and I really appreciate reading his stuff and having him provide accurate information constantly. I don't think he gets enough accolades for what he does.
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I got the pre order, don't worry there is a lot of raunchy stuff in there.

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Poor Alex Wennberg.
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I got the pre order, don't worry there is a lot of raunchy stuff in there.

We waited, so flush with anticipation. His heart was throbbing. Though he was only 18 he looked mature for his age, and behaved maturely. She couldnt take her eyes off of his hands, which were gripped tightly in his lap.

Cliff Fletcher stepped to the podium..." with our 12th round pick of the 1987 NHL draft the Calgary Flames selected Magnus Svensson" He would be a member of the Flames.


- Ryan Pike.
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Definitely NSFW

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Definitely going to pick this up!
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Turning a passion and a hobby into a career? Congrats on everything man. Hope the book kills it.
This quote encompasses everything I've ever thought of Ryan.

He is quite honestly the only person I know, that turned his passion into a career.
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