The Face of the Saddledome: Rick Tulsie Brings Calgary's Iconic Arena to Life

The Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary has hosted hockey, concerts, rodeos and major events, but one man has effectively become its public face: tour guide Rick Tulsie. After nearly two decades leading visitors through the building—without an official title—executives, agents and special guests regularly contact him to arrange tours. Tulsie grew up in Inglewood in a Caribbean immigrant family and worked as an usher around the Flames’ 2004 Stanley Cup run. He still visits the arena’s historic upper seats where he and his wife, Myla, saw Amy Grant on Nov. 8, 1985.