Gary Pearson

Gary Pearson

A freelance sports journalist, Gary primarily focuses his attention on football coverage (proper football, that is). He is a sports aficionado and has lived in five continents – Africa, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Currently residing in the mountainous region of Canmore, Canada, his family hails from jolly old England while he spent the lion's share of his formative years in Calgary, Canada, home of the Calgary Stampede, the 1988 Winter Olympic Games and the 1989 Stanley Cup Champions. He is an ardent Flames and Tottenham Hotspur supporter and dreams of more fruitful days, when the Flames once again lift Lord Stanley aloft, a seemingly impossible goal if the past few decades is anything to go by. Spurs are closer to glory, but are still starving for the rapturous joy their supporters so obviously deserve.

CALGARY, AB - MAY 11: Christopher Tanev #8 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Dallas Stars during Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 11, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Stars 3-1. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Do Flames chances of beating Edmonton ride on Chris Tanev’s return?

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 29: Jake Oettinger #29 of the Dallas Stars in the first period at Honda Center on March 29, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

It’s not just Jake Oettinger shutting down the Calgary Flames

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CALGARY, AB - APRIL 12: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Seattle Kraken during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on April 12, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Individual and team accomplishments highlight Flames win over Stars

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CALGARY, AB - FEBRUARY 26: Coach Darryl Sutter of the Calgary Flames addresses the media after the 7-3 win during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 26, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Why Calgary Flames loss to Nashville won’t worry Darryl Sutter

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 8: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 8, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Gaudreau, Tkachuk and Sutter headline Flames fifth straight win

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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Calgary Flames scores a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on April 07, 2022 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The best things about Calgary Flames 4-2 win over Sharks

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 06: Michael Stone #26 of the Calgary Flames is congratulated at the bench after scoring a goal during the third period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks t Honda Center on April 06, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

West coast road trip just what the doctor ordered for Calgary Flames

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CALGARY, AB - FEBRUARY 26: Coach Darryl Sutter of the Calgary Flames addresses the media after the 7-3 win during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 26, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Key takeaways from Calgary Flames third straight defeat

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 26: Johnny Gaudreau #13 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 26 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Calgary Flames defeated the Edmonton Oilers 9-5. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames postmortem after 3-2 loss to Los Angeles

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 26: Elias Lindholm #28 of the Calgary Flames celebrates with teammates Nikita Zadorov #16, Johnny Gaudreau#13 and Matthew Tkachuk #19 after scoring a goal against he Edmonton Oilers during the first period an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 26 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Three best things about Flames historic 9-5 win over Oilers

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 12: Tyler Toffoli #73 (L) of the Calgary Flames celebrates with teammate Matthew Tkachuk #19 after Toffoli scored against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 12, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Three most impressive stats from Calgary Flames 4-2 win over Arizona

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 3: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 3, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Three things we learned in Calgary Flames 4-3 loss to Sharks

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VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 19: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Calgary Flames celebrates with teammates Dillon Dube #29 and Mikael Backlund #11 after scoring a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period in NHL action on March, 19, 2022 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Sweet revenge against Canucks sets Flames up perfectly for home stand

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 11: Head Coach Darryl Sutter and Assistant Coach Ryan Huska of the Calgary Flames confer during a break in play against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 11, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Loss to Sabres barely put a dent in particular Flames’ record

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ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 07: v29skates against the New York Islanders at the UBS Arena on March 07, 2022 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Public enemy number one comes back to haunt Calgary Flames

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CALGARY, AB - MARCH 8: Elias Lindholm #28 (R) of the Calgary Flames celebrates with his teammates after scoring against the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 8, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames fans buzzing after downing Stanley Cup champs

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