Overview
A must-have series for fans in search of rare, insider knowledge on their favorite team
Relive the Calgary Flames' greatest moments with never-before-told stories from the ice, locker room, and press box. As the radio voice of the Calgary Flames from 1980 until his retirement in 2014, Peter Maher has witnessed more than his fair share of Flames action up close and personal—from the 1989 Stanley Cup championship to the individual brilliance of stars like Lanny McDonald, Al MacInnis, Theo Fleury, and Jarome Iginla.
Through singular anecdotes only Maher can tell as well as conversations with current and past players, If These Walls Could Talk: Calgary Flames provides fans with a one-of-a-kind, insider's look into the great moments, the lowlights, and everything in between.
For Calgary Flames fans and hockey enthusiasts who crave behind-the-scenes stories and a deeper connection to their team, this nostalgic, exciting, and humorous journey through Flames history will:
- Transport you to the heart of the action with vivid play-by-play accounts.
- Reveal untold stories from legendary players and coaches.
- Offer a unique perspective on the team's culture and its impact on the Calgary community.
Get ready to experience the Calgary Flames like never before, with a book that captures the spirit, passion, and unforgettable moments that have defined this iconic franchise. Foreword by Jarome Iginla.
Author Biography
George Johnson has chronicled the Calgary Flames since 1984 as a newspaper beat reporter, columnist, and now as web content writer for the club. He is married to Rita, also a sports writer, and they're the proud parents of Michela and Sabrina. Peter Maher began his broadcasting career in 1977 and was the radio voice of the Calgary Flames from 1980 until his retirement in 2014. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006 as the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, and in 2010 he called team Canada's gold medal campaign at the Vancouver Olympics.
George Johnson has chronicled the Calgary Flames since 1984 as a newspaper beat reporter, columnist, and now as web content writer for the club. He is married to Rita, also a sports writer, and they're the proud parents of Michela and Sabrina. Peter Maher began his broadcasting career in 1977 and was the radio voice of the Calgary Flames from 1980 until his retirement in 2014. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006 as the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, and in 2010 he called team Canada's gold medal campaign at the Vancouver Olympics.
Press Releases
If These Walls Could Talk: Calgary Flames
Stories from the Calgary Flames Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box
By Peter Maher with George Johnson / Foreword by Jarome Iginla
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
Having called more than 2,000 hockey games in 37 years, Peter Maher is something of a household name when it comes to sportscasting in Canada. Now Flames fans can get to know this veteran broadcaster even better through the true story of his relationship with one of the NHL's most well-known teams.
If These Walls Could Talk: Calgary Flames (Triumph Books, October 9, 2018) by Peter Maher with George Johnson recounts the Alberta-based hockey team's four-decade-long history and reflects on the Hall of Fame sportscaster's time as the radio voice of the Flames. This new release has everything hockey aficionados want to know about the famed franchise. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt forward by former Flames captain Jarome Iginla.
- The origin of Maher's trademark catchphrase "Yeah Baby!"
- Behind-the-scenes during the Flames run to winning the Stanley Cup in 1989
- Chapters on his relationships with his fellow colour commentators and with Flames players such as Joey Mullen.
- Tales from the team's overseas games in Czechoslovakia, the Soviet Union and Tokyo.
Filled with captivating stories from a storied career, If These Walls Could Talk: Calgary Flames is the ultimate must-read for die-hard Flames fans, old and new alike.
About the Author:
Peter Maher began his broadcasting career in 1977 and was the radio voice of the Calgary Flames from 1980 until his retirement in 2014. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006 as the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, and in 2010 he called team Canada's gold medal campaign at the Vancouver Olympics.
George Johnson has chronicled the Calgary Flames since 1984 as a newspaper beat reporter, columnist, and now as web content writer for the club. He is married to Rita, also a sports writer, and they're the proud parents of Michela and Sabrina.
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