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I've been a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan since before I could walk, and I've grown up with a love for hockey in general. I like to keep tabs on what's happening with every team, and the NHL isn't the only hockey I love - AHL, junior, university or international, you name it and I love it. I also enjoy most other sports, with the exception of basketball.

In the photo, I'm with Columbus Blue Jackets radio announcers Bill Davidge (colour) and George Matthews (play-by-play) in the press box during a game against Nashville in Nov. 2007.

I've been interested in sports writing for a long time, since I was a kid. I got my start as a sports reporter for my campus paper about three years ago, and since then I've amassed a wide range of experience in print and broadcast media, mostly in university sports. I've been the voice of the UPEI Panthers hockey club the last two years, and I've worked closely with the team and the local newspaper to produce game stories and player profiles.

Now I've been fortunate enough to translate that experience into a sports reporting job with The Clarion in Kindersley, SK. Teams I cover include the Kindersley Klippers (Jr. A) and Kindersley Red Lions (senior hockey) along with multiple baseball teams, curling, soccer, football, stock car racing and more.

Career highlights:

-Interviews with Bryan Trottier, Curtis Glencross, Joel Ward, Derek Dorsett, Steve MacIntyre, Joel Kwiatkowski, Cherie Piper, Jenny Potter, Dave Randorf and Maple Leafs prospects Joel Champagne and Andrew MacWilliam

-Broadcast coverage of 2008 Esso Women's Nationals, 2005 CIS men's soccer championship, 2007 AUS women's soccer championship, and several tier two hockey tournaments

-Article on Joe Sakic's retirement featured on CBSSports.com (July 2009)

Josh's Recent Articles

DENVER - JANUARY 24: Joe Sakic #19 of the Colorado Avalanche takes a shot on goal against the Calgary Flames in the first period on January 24, 2006 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. The Avalanche won 7-4. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Thanks for the Memories, Joe: Hockey Loses a Giant

Published 4 months ago
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EDMONTON, CANADA - October 18: Dustin Boyd #16 of the Calgary Flames is checked by Steve MacIntyre #33 of the Edmonton Oilers during their NHL game on October 18, 2008 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Dale MacMillan/Getty Images)

Steve MacIntyre Not Taking NHL Opportunity for Granted

Published 6 months ago
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Eugene Melnyk Tells Me To Blow Myself Up

Published 9 months ago
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Paul Kelly Does the Right Thing: NHLPA Will Not Reopen CBA

Published 9 months ago
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Favorite Athletes

Mats Sundin, Joe Sakic, Alex Ovechkin, Jarome Iginla, Mario Lemieux, Ole-Kristian Tollefsen, Pinball Clemons, Damon Allen, Pat Hentgen, John Olerud, Shannon Stewart, Donovan Bailey, Kyle Shewfelt, Adam Kreek
Favorite Sports Teams

Toronto Maple Leafs, P.E.I. Rocket, Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Argonauts, Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Coaches

Roger Neilson, Pat Quinn, Pat Burns, Paul Maurice, Lindy Ruff, Brent Sutter, Craig Hartsburg, Alain Vigneault (personal experience), Pinball Clemons, Andy Reid, Jim Mora, Cito Gaston, Terry Francona
All Time Sports Moment

Canada's win over the U.S. in the gold-medal game at the 2002 Olympics. I'll never forget Bob Cole's call when Sakic scored to make it 5-2. "Joe Sakic... scores! J-oe Sakic scores! To make it 5-2 Canada! Surely that's gotta be it!"
Most Memorable Game Attended

My first one, Columbus vs. Nashville on Nov. 12, 2007. I got the chance to sit in the radio broadcast booth with George Matthews and Bill Davidge. What a view!
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

I've changed my mind. It's Glenn Hall's 502 consecutive games. Even if backup goalies didn't exist, that would be impossible today.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr
Pele or Maradona?

Pele... which goes against my Argentine judgement
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

The Golden Bear... for now
Petty or Earnhardt?

no idea
Schumacher or Senna?

Senna, simply because his career was cut short and I never liked Schumacher
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

No clue. The NCAA isn't my thing.

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by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Josh, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by Patrick
4 months ago

It's a little late but I thought I'd add my two cents regarding Joe Sakic's retirement. Please feel free to take a gander when you get a spare moment. Thanks.

Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/216811-sakic-says-goodbye-a-somber-day-in-nhl-history
by Alan
4 months ago

Thanks Josh
by Rich
4 months ago

Josh, no worries man. I understand the whole keeping it more personal, and I actually thought that as I made the edits, so I'm glad you decided to keep your piece the way you like it.

Oh, and by the way, your article is currently on the front page of B/R so hopefully you end up getting lots and lots of hits!

Rich
by Danielle
4 months ago

Well, Josh. I think you did more than justice in that piece you wrote.

Just keep up the great writing.

-Danielle
by Kevin
6 months ago

Done on the ice, but the media frenzy never ends in Montreal:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/165867-montreal-canadiens-legend-guy-lafleur-guilty-of-obstruction-of-justice
by Patrick
6 months ago

Hey I wrote an article on the current state of NHL writers on Bleacher Report and I think it's an important read to members of the community. Take a look when you get a chance. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/163424-the-nhl-bleacher-reports-second-rate-citizens
by Andrew
6 months ago

I am surprised by the number of people who actually want to reserve the right to bad-mouth their teams! I offer constructive criticism, of course, but one in particular wants to be able to say, "they suck," if they do.

I don't get it. Will YOU take the pledge?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/160529-a-true-sports-fan-pledge
by chase
9 months ago

I am from Yorkton Sask Josh, Home of the SJHL's Yorkton Terriers nice to know there is some small town Saskatchewan representation on bleacher report
by Mike
9 months ago

We have are new communality leaders for the New York page !!!!!
Jordan Schwartz, Michael Schlossberg and Travis Rand.

Travis Rand said that he will do it but now we need to ask Jordan Schwartz and Michael Schlossberg to come in and join
PLZ help me show them that we want them
by Derek
9 months ago

Yeah. Some of the editors on here, I can't figure out how they got the job.
by Captain
9 months ago

Hi there.
I need your email.
I'm updating writers information.
Let me know yours.

Thank you in advance.

The Captain

www.tosports.ca
by Lukas
10 months ago

Hey Josh,

For my "Creating Controversy" series, I like to get ideas from other readers, and writers. Do you have any Ideas for a topic? By the way, the topic has to be about the NHL.

Lukas
by M
10 months ago

Hey Josh. Good holidays so far? Are/have you made it to Calgary?

Anyway, I wanted to tell you I posted a year-end review and quiz...I know how much you like the trivia, so I wanted to give you a head's up!

I hope all is going well! Take it easy.

M

(Loving the WJC tradition or what?)
by Melissa
10 months ago

Hey

That's lucky, i wish i had the opportunity to interview players!
Good luck, and keep up the good work!

Melissa

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Paul Kelly Does the Right Thing: NHLPA Will Not Reopen CBA

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