Wes Gilbertson
Calgary Sun
Calgary, AB, Canada
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For Scottsdale-bound golfers, the desert won’t disappoint
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — I was standing on the tee-box, soon to head back to my bag for a reload, with a massive smile on my face. → Read More
Flames depth defenceman Dennis Gilbert: 'I try to play a loud game'
The Flames’ call-up wasn’t the least bit insulted by word that his minor-league bench boss had characterized him as “a bit of a loudmouth.” → Read More
Flames’ Huberdeau on agent’s controversial tweet: ‘That doesn’t come from me’
"He made that tweet. That doesn’t reflect on me or on the guys," Huberdeau said after practice on Friday. → Read More
Gilbertson: Huberdeau’s agent takes social media shot at Sutter
The skipper, Darryl Sutter, blamed this latest loss on a lack of emotion. → Read More
Wranglers Report: Matthew Phillips racking up game-winners
Phillips leads the American Hockey League with nine game-winning goals — four more than anyone else in the league → Read More
SNAPSHOTS: Flames squander two-goal lead, suffer overtime loss in Ottawa
There have been some frustrating nights this season for the Flames, but arguably none as difficult to digest as Monday’s 4-3 overtime loss. → Read More
Another 20-goal season for Flames forward Tyler Toffoli — ‘and I’m definitely not planning on stopping’
During Saturday’s 7-2 shellacking of the Buffalo Sabres, Toffoli hit the 20-goal plateau for the seventh time in his decade-long NHL career. → Read More
Wranglers Report: Wolf leads AHL in wins ... by a country mile
The Calgary Wranglers’ workhorse — and prized puck-stopping prospect for the Flames — has already notched 25 victories this season. → Read More
Gaudreau anticipating boos in return to Calgary: ‘I get it’
Johnny Gaudreau is making his first return to Calgary since departing the Flames as a free agent and signing with the Columbus Blue Jackets. → Read More
Solo lap? Flames call-up Jakob Pelletier appears poised for NHL debut on Saturday
It’s been two weeks since Pelletier was recalled from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers → Read More
Why can't the Calgary Flames seem to string together 60 minutes?
“We’ve played 46 games now and we’re still looking for a really good game,” said Flames alternate captain Elias Lindholm. → Read More
SNAPSHOTS: Flames not ready to roll in loss to defending champion Avalanche
Gabriel Luna must have recognized this scene. The star of The Last of Us was on hand as the Flames were doing their best zombie impression. → Read More
From ‘gutsy’ to ‘gamer,’ former teammates recall Nazem Kadri's playoff impact
In the championship showdowns last spring, Nazem Kadri probably shouldn’t have been playing, period, for the Colorado Avalanche. → Read More
Flames call-up Jakob Pelletier ‘trying to be a sponge’ as he awaits NHL debut
“Each day, to come here and practice, it’s great. Practice, for me, it’s the same. I’m still going to bring the same joy," he said. → Read More
The half-way mark: Okay, so who are these Flames?
Beat reporters Danny Austin and Wes Gilbertson weigh in on where the Calgary Flames stand half-way through the season → Read More
Flames recall Pelletier, Duehr from AHL’s Wranglers
Jakob Pelletier and Walker Duehr will suit up for the Calgary Flames in Sunday’s clash against the Blackhawks in Chicago. → Read More
SNAPSHOTS: Flames ride hot start to victory over Islanders
The Calgary Flames score 3 goals in the first period and don't look back in victory against the New York Islanders at the Dome. → Read More
Flames’ defencemen doing their share of goal-scoring too
The Islanders arrived in Alberta with a league-best 25 goals from the back end. The Flames have climbed to fifth on those charts with 20. → Read More
Wranglers Report: Herd sending head coach to all-star game
While the player rosters won’t be revealed until next week, Mitch Love’s coaching nod was sealed on New Year’s Eve. → Read More
SNAPSHOTS: Flames can’t score late equalizer, waste solid effort in Winnipeg
This same script — a solid effort spoiled by a failure to score a clutch goal — played out last week at the Saddledome. → Read More