In Honour of Leslie Joseph Duplacey – who passed away seven years ago. This is not about hockey, but it is about a man who loved the game. This is the final story he wrote, two weeks before he died. Read the rest of this entry >>
“I have an opinion just like you” – Darryl Sutter Read the rest of this entry >>
“Humility and embarrassment would have been his response to this. That’s just who he was. He rarely spoke in public, but he did great things” - Flames president Ken King Read the rest of this entry >>
“We didn’t make the playoffs, so we’re going to look at different areas where we think we can upgrade or how we can upgrade, whether it’s through the free agent market or our own unrestricted guys” – Darryl Sutter Read the rest of this entry >>
Well, it’s been 10 weeks since the Calgary Flames crashed and burned and traded ice under skate for ice in a glass, hit the golf course and put the misery of a lost season behind them. Since that time, the team has been resolutely and almost stubbornly silent on their plans for the future. Read the rest of this entry >>
The happenings of the Calgary Flames.
James Duplacey is the author of over 50 books on sport and culture, including Images of Glory, Muhammad Ali: Athlete, Activist, Ambassador, Hockey Superstars, Hockey's Hottest, Hockey's Book of Firsts, The Love of Hockey, The Armchair Book of Information, The Ultimate Prize and Maple Leaf Magic. A graduate of the University of New Brunswick, Mr. Duplacey was a professional actor for six years, appearing on stages across Canada, including Theatre New Brunswick, The National Arts Center and The Great Canadian Theatre Company. The former Curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum and the Managing Editor of the Official NHL Guide and Record Book, James is currently residing in Calgary, Alberta where he prepares humorous anecdotes and wise and witty pearls of wisdom for the Armchair Reader series of informative and innovative books.
