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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 Captain's Recent Articles

When Does Hockey Season Start Again? Part VI: Just a Couple of Months to Go!

Published about 1 year ago
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So, When Does Hockey Season Start Again? Part V: Detroit's Pre-Season Preview

Published about 1 year ago
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So, When Does Hockey Season Start Again? Part IV: So, You Want to Play Hockey?

Published about 1 year ago
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Detroit Red Wings: We Got Him! Marian Hossa Hits Hockeytown

Published about 1 year ago
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The Captain Writes About

NHL (40),
Ann Arbor (38),
Detroit (38),
Detroit Red Wings (37),
Hockey (20),
NHL Central (18),
2008 NHL Playoffs (18),
Game Recap (13)

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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
Gretzky or Orr?

Bobby Orr
Pele or Maradona?

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

Big 10

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by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

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

Be apart
by Patrick
2 months ago

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
by Svyato Rovenchuk
2 months ago

The Perfect Hockey Team!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243898-my-ideal-hockey-team
by Thomas
3 months ago

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.
by Shane
3 months ago

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
by Svyato Rovenchuk
4 months ago

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
by Keith
5 months ago

Top Hockey Teams No Longer With Us

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/195083-nhl-the-top-hockey-teams-no-longer-with-us
by Svyato Rovenchuk
5 months ago

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

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
by Jack
5 months ago

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
by Stoker
6 months ago

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
by Bryn
7 months ago

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
by Tim
8 months ago

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

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

Thanks!
by Kevin
8 months ago

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
by Ronnybrook
9 months ago

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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So, When Does Hockey Season Start Again? Part IV: So, You Want to Play Hockey?

Detroit Red Wings: We Got Him! Marian Hossa Hits Hockeytown

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