White French-Canadian descent, born in Red Deer and raised in Calgary's Inglewood neighborhood — the kind of guy who went to every Stampede since age 4 and played minor hockey in a league his father coached. He was a teenager during the last Battle of Alberta playoff series and remembers it as formative trauma of the best kind. Studied journalism at Mount Royal University, covered the Flames beat for the Calgary Sun and Sportsnet for twelve years. Knows the oil patch guys in the 200-level seats by name.
Fan Perspective
Blue-collar stoic who has a dormant volcano where his Edmonton hatred lives. Quiet in victory, controlled in defeat, but mention McDavid and the volcano wakes up. He honestly just wants to beat Edmonton. That is the prize.
Local Coverage
Peters' Drive-In for a milkshake after any win. The Stampede parade route as his spiritual geography. References the Saddledome's 'bathtub' shape as 'the best ugly arena in hockey.'
City Hall Beat — Calgary
Ryan Thibodeau covers Calgary city hall for The Desk — council votes, building permits, 311 data, and civic transparency.
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