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 DiRienzoJanuary 7, 2015
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Free Agent Signings Flaming Out in Calgary

Early on in the season Brad Treliving looked like a genius thanks to some key free agent signings from the…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoDecember 29, 2014
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Johnny Hockey’s hot streak putting him in ROY conversation

Call him Johnny Gaudreau. Call him Johnny Hockey. Call him…Rookie of the Year? Some inspired play of late has basically…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoDecember 27, 2014
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Calgary Flames finally finish floundering…for now

It’s a connection that’s almost impossible not to make on a Brian Burke-led team: it involves losing, collapsing and an…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoDecember 18, 2014
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Calgary Flames’ strong start slowly turning sour

Well, it was a good run while it lasted wasn’t it? Okay, not all hope is lost, but the Calgary…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoDecember 11, 2014
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Dennis Wideman Enjoying Rejuvenated Season

When the Flames signed Dennis Wideman to a five year deal in 2012-13 they expected him to provide some stability…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 7, 2014
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Why Fighting Needs To Go In The NHL

The infamous line brawl of 2013-14 between the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames. The all-out brawl between the Anaheim Ducks…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoDecember 2, 2014
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More Success, More Accolades for the Calgary Flames

Another successful month for the Calgary Flames has brought with it more honours for its players. Goaltender Karri Ramo was…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoNovember 24, 2014
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Calgary Flames proving “Fancy Stats” wrong

Not even fans of the Calgary Flames could have foreseen the start their team has had this season, let alone…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoNovember 17, 2014
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Solid goaltending flying under the radar in Calgary

Almost anything the Flames have done through the first month and a half of the season has gained extra attention…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoNovember 11, 2014
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Mark Giordano’s “Star” honours a microcosm of his season

It’s hard not to take note of what’s going on in Calgary right now. The Flames, who were (rightly) considered…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoNovember 4, 2014
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Despite injuries, Calgary Flames continue to roll

To say the Calgary Flames have been gravely affected by injuries would be a drastic understatement. The nine players who…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoOctober 31, 2014
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Surprising Sources Sparking Calgary Flames’ Offense

The Flames are at it again in 2014: getting out to a strong start for the second straight season and…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoOctober 20, 2014
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Calgary Flames end road trip on high note

After enduring some injuries, slumps from a few players and some very poor play at times, the Calgary Flames returned…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoOctober 20, 2014
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TJ Brodie cashes in on new contract

Defenseman TJ Brodie has impressed the Flames this season, so much so that GM Brad Treliving didn’t want any other…
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Calgary Flames

Andrew DiRienzoOctober 14, 2014
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Tough start for Calgary Flames not over yet

The Hockey Gods seem to have already decided the fate of the Calgary Flames very early in this still-young season.…
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