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Mark Giordano | Defenseman

Team: Calgary Flames
Age / DOB:  (30) / 3/10/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 203
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Mark Giordano was the Calgary Flames' nominee for the King Clancy trophy, which goes to the player "that best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy contribution in his community."
Giordano does a ton of charity work off the ice, from golf tournaments to working with Habitat for Humanity. He was also one of the Flames who refused to pack it in and tank for a better shot at the top pick in draft at the end of the season. The winner will be announced at the NHL awards show during the Stanley Cup final. May 7 - 8:50 AM

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As much as Calgary fans may want the Flames (15-21-4) to finish as far down the standings as possible -- to be in a better position for a choice in the next draft -- that’s hard to ask of professionals with any pride.

"I still think there’s teams to be caught," said Mark Giordano, who scored the winning goal in the Flames' 3-2 overtime win over Phoenix Friday. "There are a few teams ahead of us that are six, maybe four points after tonight and hopefully we can move up as far as possible. You don’t even want to finish 14th. You want to finish as high as possible. As players, we want to win. We don’t want to worry about anything else."
Source: Calgary Sun
Apr 13 - 10:06 AM

Mark Giordano fired home the overtime winner and added an assist in the Flames’ 3-2 overtime win over the Coyotes Friday night.

"It always feel great to score no matter what," said Giordano. "But obviously an OT winner, you don't get those too often." This was Giordano’s 13th point and first game winner of the season.
Apr 13 - 4:26 AM

Mark Giordano said that the Calgary Flames' 8-2 loss on Wednesday was "embarrassing."

Giordano wasn't willing to use the distraction of the trade deadline as they prepared for the game as a reason for this blowout loss. "That’s a terrible excuse," he countered. "The deadline is a business. It is what it is. We’re still playing a game for a living. You have to prepare and be better. That was just . . . there’s no way to explain that. I know it’s obviously frustrating for everyone else. But for us as players, it’s got to come from within. The pride thing. Just being a professional and making it hard." The Flames aren't going to make the playoffs, so they don't have much left to play for other than pride.
Apr 4 - 9:04 AM

With their long-time captain Jarome Iginla gone, the Calgary Flames ended their home-game winning streak at eight Friday night, and defenseman Wayne Giordano found a simple reason for the outcome.

"We give up too many ... tap-ins, basically,’’ Giordano said. "It’s easy for them to score those goals, if you look at them. Odd-man rushes and turnovers. We’re not giving up huge scoring chances, number-wise. But the quality is ..." An eight-game home-ice win streak creaked, groaned and ultimately collapsed under the unbearable strain of more vaudeville slapstick Friday night -- 21 recorded giveaways in a wildly sloppy 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. "We keep shooting ourselves in the foot,’’ muttered Giordano.
Mar 30 - 10:13 AM

Mark Giordano appreciated the "Iggy, Iggy" chant during last night's 4-3 win as it became apparent that Jarome Iginla had already played in his last game with Calgary.

Giordano has spent his entire NHL career with the Calgary Flames. "It’s our captain," Giordano said. "One of the best players that’s played the game. He’s been here his whole career. I think it was a little bit surreal, different. But I thought we did a good job and played hard. That’s all we were asking of each other. And, for Iggy, a friend and a good teammate for a long time." It remains to be seen if the trade of Iginla was a sign that the Flames are ready to embrace a true rebuilding effort or merely a reaction to the fact that Iginla's contract was expiring this summer and they were not in the hunt for a playoff spot. Either way, Giordano's under their control through 2015-16.
Mar 28 - 8:24 AM

Mark Giordano was credited with a pair of shorthanded points in Calgary's 5-3 loss to Nashville Thursday.

He scored his third goal of the season and set up one by Blake Comeau in the first period while the Flames were down a man. It marked the first time that a member of the club had recorded multiple shorthanded points in a period since Derek Morris accomplished the feat back on Oct. 7th, 1997.
Mar 22 - 8:27 AM

Mark Giordano agreed that he should have been fined for his slew foot on Antoine Roussel.

"Honestly, during the game when it happened, I didn't think it was much," Giordano said. "Then, I heard about the hearing the next day and looked at it again. If you look at it, it is, I think, maybe a little bit of a dangerous play just because of the way the guy fell. I didn't intend to slew foot him . . . but I pull him down and he comes up close to the boards so I think the league wants to take that play out of the game." Nice for Giordano to own up to his indiscretion.
Feb 21 - 6:19 AM

The National Hockey League decided Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano took his on-ice intimidation tactics too far in the second period of Sunday’s 4-3 road victory over the Dallas Stars.

After a phone hearing Tuesday afternoon, the NHL's department of player safety slapped Giordano with a $10,000 fine — the maximum allowable for a first-time offender under the collective bargaining agreement — for slew-footing Dallas forward Antoine Roussel. NHL Rule 52 defines slew-footing as "the act of a player using his leg or foot to knock or kick an opponent’s feet from under him or pushes an opponent’s upper body backward with an arm or elbow, and at the same time with a forward motion of his leg, knocks or kicks the opponent’s feet from under him, causing him to fall violently to the ice. Video evidence of the play shows Giordano doing just that to the rookie Star.
Feb 20 - 8:30 AM

Mark Giordano will get a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday for his slew foot on Dallas winger Antoine Roussel Sunday.

Do not expect a suspension for the Calgary defenseman as he played on Monday night against the Coyotes. Giordano was surprised that there would be a hearing as he did not think that the hit was bad. He could get fined. Giordano is off to a slow start with a goal and three points in 14 games after a nine goal and 27 point effort last season in 61 games.
Feb 19 - 6:22 AM

Mark Giordano has confidence in new Flames coach Bob Hartley's ability to get the team ready for the shortened season.

"I think as long as we buy in right from the start, all our players, which I know we will, and we listen to detail and pay attention to all the little details, we'll be fine," Giordano said. "It's tough, but I think Bob and the coaches, in talking to them, they have a great plan set for our team as far as camp goes and going forward." Giordano had nine goals and 27 points in 61 games after breaking out in 2010-11 with a 43-point campaign.
Source: Calgary Sun
Jan 11 - 9:36 AM

Mark Giordano is hoping we'll see some progress towards a new CBA this week.

"Everyone's a little disappointed and frustrated by the whole thing," said Giordano. "I think we're optimistic still and hoping for the best. There's meetings and hopefully something positive will come of it. Hopefully this week, something comes out of it, and we get to the meat of the negotiations. Hopefully, we get some good news by the end of the week." When the lockout finally ends, Giordano will be looking to rebound from a somewhat disappointing 2011-12 campaign. He had 27 points in 61 games after his 43-point 2010-11 season.
Source: Calgary Sun
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 10:20:00 AM

Mark Giordano was approached about playing on Team Canada in the 2012 IIHF World Championship, but he decided against it.

Giordano felt that he was too banged up to play in the tournament. He was able to finish the regular season and, barring something unforeseen happening, he should be fine for the start of training camp.
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 10:40:00 AM

Mark Giordano scored his eighth goal of the season in the Flames 3-1 loss to Edmonton.

Giordano has been on a tear of late, posting four goals and five assists in eleven games. He has been a disappointment most of the season, but injuries had a large part to do with it. He's not an All-Star, but he is an above average point producer from the blue-line.
Sat, Mar 17, 2012 04:28:00 AM

Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist on Tuesday.

Giordano has been a big disappointment this season, due in no small part to him missing a month and a half with a leg injury. Giordano has just 18 points in 46 games after recording 43 points in 2010-11. If he can stay healthy, Giordano will be a decent option for fantasy owners seeking a blueliner that can give them a nice balance of points and penalty minutes. However, he shouldn't be counted on to reach the 40-point mark again.
Source: Calgary Sun
Wed, Mar 7, 2012 09:56:00 AM

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