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The Captain -Brian Kates

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I live in Oklahoma where they don't know the "difference between a blue line & a clothes line". I moved here from Hockeytown about 6 years ago and what a culture shock. I can't watch my favorite sports team hardly at all.

During the off-season, I usually watch movies like "Miracle", "Mystery, Alaska" or the "2002 or 2008 Red Wing Stanley Cup Highlights" video. I am an avid photographer & Red Wing fan. I hope that we can have some interesting discussions on The Red Wings, Michigan Football & The Detroit Tigers. I will also write about , the Tulsa's Oilers (Central Hockey League) and Talons (af2 Arena Football)

My writing influence must be Mitch Albom whose column appears in the Detroit Free Press, amongst others. I would always read his articles because he had a unique spin on sporting events. He's also one of my favo(u)rite authors. Eh, I was born in Toronto, Canada, I'm allowed! My other favorite sports guy is Van Earl Wright and his "We've got highlights" slogan.

You can contact me at brpamica@yahoo.com; just put "Bleacher Report" or "BR" in the subject line....and..............

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNGSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Shortlist »

  • Favorite Athletes

    Gordie Howe, Captain Nicklas Lidstrom, Steve Yzerman, Chris Chelios, any Detroit Red Wing player...

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Detroit Red Wings, Michigan Wolverines, Tulsa Oilers, the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team.

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Game 7, 2002, Colorado Avs vs. Detroit Red Wings and we all know the outcome.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    Mid-70's, Tiger Stadium, Watching Mark, the Bird, Fidrych pitch.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Gordie Howe's retirement age from hockey, Chris Chelios is coming close.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Unitas

  • Jordan or Russell?

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Bobby Orr

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

  • Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

    Big 10

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Adrian Staehle said...

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/255086-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99-update

Be apart

67 days ago

Patrick Cwiklinski said...

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I'm back on hockey!

Please take a look at my latest article documenting Tim Thomas' rise from nothing to become one of the NHL's premier goaltenders when you get a free moment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250000-the-peoples-champion-tim-thomas-and-his-rigid-road-to-sucess

75 days ago

Svyato Rovenchuk The Toronto Made Classic said...

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The Perfect Hockey Team!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243898-my-ideal-hockey-team

85 days ago

Thomas Mildrop said...

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Hi, I've been reading articles on here for a while but finally wanted to share my own story:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/231665-lifes-passion-regained-how-i-found-lost-and-re-discovered-sports

Thanks and God Bless, Thomas.

106 days ago

Shane H. said...

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Perhaps you might find this entertaining. Give it a shot, whaddya say?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/223150-the-top-10-ways-bleacher-report-can-ruin-your-family

120 days ago

Svyato Rovenchuk The Toronto Made Classic said...

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i put a lot of work into this so I would appreciate feedback(even if your not a hockey fan).
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/199239-unlimited-potential-this-is-the-story-of-the-calgary-flames

159 days ago

Keith Henning said...

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Top Hockey Teams No Longer With Us


http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195083-nhl-the-top-hockey-teams-no-longer-with-us

165 days ago

Svyato Rovenchuk The Toronto Made Classic said...

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my biggest project to date! feedback would b really appreciated!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188993-top-3-most-respected-sports

174 days ago

Kevin van Steendelaar said...

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The 20th Anniversary of the Calgary Flames first, and only Stanley Cup

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/183608-may-25-1989-macinnis-leads-the-calgary-flames-to-their-only-stanley-cup

179 days ago

Jack Vallon said...

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Blue line and a clothes line! good stuff. I think you might be interested in my latest piece-glowing praise of your wings. If you want me to look at an article and make a comment just send me a message.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180367-penguins-unfairly-rewarded-for-being-nhls-worst-teamdraft-inequality

thanks
Jack

184 days ago

Stoker said...

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3 guys named captain b/r ..this gets confusing sorry>http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=76683744521&h=uIdNF&u=CJ9ts&ref=mf

204 days ago

Bryn Swartz said...

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This is a new one for me. It's not an NFL article. It's not an MLB article. It's not even a Top 10 list.

This is the story of one of the most incredible athletes I have ever heard about. I bought his autobiography a week ago and read the entire thing in one sitting. Check this out if you get a chance!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/153858-heart-of-a-champion-the-unbelievable-story-of-kyle-maynard

225 days ago

Tim Parent said...

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If you have a chance, check out my latest read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138628-i-think-i-could-take-the-montreal-canadiens

Thanks!

253 days ago

Kevin van Steendelaar said...

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Thought I'd contribute something in Honour of Black History Month.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/131709-herb-carnegie-hockeys-first-black-superstar

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Kevin

266 days ago

Ronnybrook said...

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Ronnybrook pontificates on the donnybrook.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/117603-ronnybrook-on-the-donnybrook-a-different-approach-to-fighting-in-the-nhl

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