Andrew DiRienzo

Andrew is a die hard sports fan who follows any and all sports. When he realized a career as an athlete wasn't in the cards he decided to venture into the world of sports writing. Born and raised in Canada's capital, Ottawa, Andrew has a journalism diploma from Algonquin College and an Honours Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Ottawa. In addition to covering college athletics while at Algonquin, he has also covered the Women's World Hockey Championships (2013) and junior hockey.

Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoApril 11, 2015
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How the Calgary Flames made the 2015 playoffs

It took them until their 81st game, against the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, no less, but the…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoApril 8, 2015
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Calgary Flames can clinch playoff spot Thursday

The celebration is almost on in the Stampede City. With only two games left in their season a playoff berth…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoApril 1, 2015
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Jiri Hudler’s stellar March pushes Calgary Flames closer to playoffs

On a team lined with youth up and down the lineup, it’s the quasi elder statesman who has been leading…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoMarch 23, 2015
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Calgary Flames need big finish to make playoffs

What looked so simple just weeks ago has now become a great uncertainty. After holding down a playoff spot –…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoMarch 16, 2015
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Kris Russell branching out, Calgary Flames rolling

With Mark Giordano out there was no way around it: someone on the Flames’ back end was going to have…
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Andrew DiRienzoMarch 9, 2015
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Near perfect comeback caps road trip for Calgary Flames

The prospect of Calgary’s seven game Eastern Conference road trip was going to be tough from the outset, having to…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoMarch 3, 2015
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2015 Trade deadline brings good and bad news for Calgary Flames

Perhaps Brad Treliving had a plan all along. With the extent of the injury to his captain Mark Giordano still…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 27, 2015
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Should Mark Giordano’s injury affect Calgary Flames’ deadline decisions?

D-Day is looming – deadline day, that is – and pressure is building for many teams, including the Calgary Flames.…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 22, 2015
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Making sense of the Curtis Glencross situation

News of Curtis Glencross being on the market came as a bit of a shock considering the fact the Flames…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 14, 2015
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Pressure building for Calgary Flames in final months

There hasn’t been much opportunity for Calgary Flames to test their character this season: coming into 2014-15 with low outside…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 6, 2015
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Are the Calgary Flames for real?

By February it’s usually pretty clear who the contenders in the playoff hunt are and who the pretenders are. The…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 31, 2015
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Is Mike Richards a good fit for the Calgary Flames?

One of the hottest names on the market right now is Mike Richards. The two-time Stanley Cup champ who has…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 23, 2015
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Calgary Flames riding high into 2015 All-Star break

Heading into the All Star break the Calgary Flames got a major confidence boost after finishing their most recent road…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 21, 2015
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Calgary Flames forwards producing more, creating success

The struggles of Calgary’s forwards early in the season were clearly visible: Mark Giordano and TJ Brodie – both defencemen…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 13, 2015
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Next week could decide Calgary Flames’ playoff fate

What slim hope the Calgary Flames have of making the playoffs in 2014-15 could rest almost solely on their current…
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