03-19-2024, 01:01 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Behind the Scenes with the Calgary Flames at the NHL Draft - Ryan Pike
Figured this was the best place to put this.
One of my oldest friends, and resident insider/reporter, Ryan Pike, had his book released today. I just got it in the mail, and am eager to read.
I've always been in awe of Ryan's sports knowledge, even as we were 9-10 year old riding the bus home, watching WWF or going to hockey practice or games together. I have no doubt in my mind this book will show everybody else what I already knew back then.
Support him by buying on Amazon!
Amazon Link Here
Congratulations old friend. I'm very proud of you!
Last edited by MRCboicgy; 03-23-2024 at 04:29 PM.
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03-19-2024, 01:05 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Looking forward to reading it. Pike seems to have a knack for getting really hard to find stats and facts. I bet there are a few interesting revelations in this book.
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03-19-2024, 01:18 PM
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Franchise Player
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One of your oldest friends is only 32 years old? Man, all my friends are much older than that.
I love reading about the draft. Can't wait to read this book.
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03-19-2024, 01:31 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Those Calgayr Flames. So hot right now.
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03-19-2024, 01:34 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Okotoks
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This looks awesome, congrats Ryan. It's quite a feat to bring a book to publication! Looking forward to picking this up.
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03-19-2024, 01:36 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by albertGQ
One of your oldest friends is only 32 years old? Man, all my friends are much older than that.
I love reading about the draft. Can't wait to read this book.
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We're a bit older than that... lol. Both of us pushing 40 now
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03-19-2024, 01:37 PM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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Proud of ya, Pike. Great resource to have for all things Flames. Hope I can load it onto my Kobo somehow.
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03-19-2024, 01:45 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Pike is good people.
Some kinda Flames insider with his patent-pending Pike Perspective. So often goes behind the surface to uncover gems of stories, facts, and stats.
Another proud friend - best of luck with this release - book releases are stressful - support and help Ry out!
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03-19-2024, 01:50 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: still in edmonton
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So if I buy a copy will Ryan be my friend?
(Congrats, Pike!!!)
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03-19-2024, 01:50 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Toronto, ON
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ordered, congrats and looking forward to reading it.
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03-19-2024, 01:55 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Calgary, AB
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Thanks for sharing that. My son's birthday is coming up in a couple months so I ordered one for him. He'll love it.
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03-19-2024, 02:18 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: In my office...is it 5:00 yet???
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Ordered, and I’m excited to read it!
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03-19-2024, 02:26 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
Looking forward to reading it. Pike seems to have a knack for getting really hard to find stats and facts. I bet there are a few interesting revelations in this book.
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I had to read that a few times.
Great to hear about Pike's accomplishment.
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03-19-2024, 02:37 PM
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Uncle Chester
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I ordered a copy. Looking forward to reading it, Ryan.
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03-19-2024, 02:51 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Picking one up at Indigo tonight. Congrats to Ryan.
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03-19-2024, 02:56 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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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.
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03-19-2024, 03:10 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by manwiches
We're a bit older than that... lol. Both of us pushing 40 now
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I was going to say, I'm not sure a 32 year old would reference the world wildlife federation as part of sports lore, that's gotta be reserved for the 35+ crowd by now.
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03-19-2024, 03:14 PM
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All I can get
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Looking at the cover....
Why was Backlund in full gear and yelling at the NHL Entry Draft?
Congrats Ryan. Looking forward to reading it.
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03-19-2024, 03:16 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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Ordered! I'm sure there's some great stories in there
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03-19-2024, 03:29 PM
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aka Spike
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Darkest Corners of My Mind
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Calgayr? That's some spell check you have
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