Alex Hoegler

Joined: Feb 7, 2015

I graduated from Langara College in June, 2016 with a diploma in Journalism. I previously worked at the BCHL office as an intern. Aside from The Canuck Way, I also write for TheSportster and Total Pro Sports.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 19: Patrick Sharp

Calgary Flames shouldn’t sign free agent Patrick Sharp

Apr 18, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) shoots and scores a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames interested in Patrick Marleau

Feb 13, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Mike Smith isn’t the answer in goal

Apr 8, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Calgary Flames center Sam Bennett (93) prepares to start the next play against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. The San Jose Sharks defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Shouldn’t Trade Sam Bennett

Mar 9, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his third period goal with right wing Michael Frolik (67) and center Sean Monahan (23) against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Where they stand in the Pacific Division

Feb 26, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Calgary Flames forward Micheal Ferland (79) celebrates his second period goal with forward Johnny Gaudreau (13) and forward Sean Monahan (23) against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames should stay away from top free agents

Mar 29, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson (31) guards his net during the warmup period against the Los Angeles Kings at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Elliotte Friedman breaks down goaltending options

Mar 21, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) watches the puck during the first period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Jimmy Howard should be plan B

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving announces Samuel Bennett (not pictured) as the number four overall pick to the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames should trade their first round pick

Apr 17, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Troy Brouwer (36) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Should Trade and Not Expose Troy Brouwer

Mar 29, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings goalie Ben Bishop (31) guards his net as Calgary Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) scores a goal during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Need to Pursue Ben Bishop In Offseason

Apr 19, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Matt Bartkowski (44) and Anaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette (50) battle for the puck during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Fall To Ducks, Swept Out of First Round

Apr 17, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) and Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano (7) collide during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Blow Big Lead, Trail 3-0 in Series

April 15, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Calgary Flames head coach Glen Gulutzan speaks to players during a time out against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period of game two of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports