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I'm very simple: I love to write and I love hockey more than anything in the world.

I am currently attending Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. I will be majoring in psychology and minoring in business. This is to answer all questions about whether or not I want to go into journalism. No I don't (my school doesn't offer journalism anyway), but my first year seminar was a journalism class and I plan on taking other classes like this.

My dream is to go into hockey management and one can easily see why through all of my hockey articles.

I am the community leader for the NHL and Philadelphia Flyers pages on Bleacher Report and greatly enjoy writing.

I am also a writer for Hockey54.com, Insidehockey.com and Prohockeynews.com.

I recently interned with The Hockey News magazine and continue to write for the website.

If you have any questions about anything or anyone on this site or if you just want to talk hockey, please feel free to message me on BR, Facebook, through e-mail at BergHockey24@gmail.com or through AIM at ALN424.

Thank you to everyone for continuing to read my articles and good luck with your own writing!
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Alan's Recent Articles

A Bleacher Report Farewell

Published about 1 month ago
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NHL 2009-10 Preview: Atlantic Division

Published about 1 month ago
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NHL 2009-10 Preview: Southeast Division

Published about 1 month ago
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NHL 2009-10 Preview: Northeast Division

Published about 1 month ago
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Alan Writes About

NHL (379),
Hockey (211),
Opinion (139),
Philadelphia (122),
Philadelphia Flyers (119),
NHL Atlantic (115),
Rankings/List (72),
Pittsburgh Sports (55)

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The Short List What Alan thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Joni Pitkanen, Scottie Upshall, Gordie Howe, Scotty Bowman, Mike Keenan, Ken Holland
Favorite Sports Teams

Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul, Philadelphia Kixx, Philadelphia Barrage, Philadelphia Wings, Muhlenberg Mules (Ice Hockey)
Favorite Coaches

Herb Brooks, Mike Keenan, Scotty Bowman, etc.
All Time Sports Moment

1980 USA Gold Medal Win
Most Memorable Game Attended

Philly vs. Washington Game 3 of 2008 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, Flyers win 6-3
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Gretzky's 50 goals in 39 games
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth--can't beat the Bambino
Unitas or Montana?

Montana--I never really watched Unitas at all, but I just love Joe
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan--Best player ever. No contest for me
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr--this is tough, but I love his skating ability and his ability to create plays. True, Gretz did the same, but I like Orr better.
Pele or Maradona?

Pele--who the heck is Maradona?
Federer or Sampras?

Federer--I love tennis, and this guy is just brilliant
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger--Best golfer ever. He will soon pass Nicklaus' record
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt--He drove during a tougher time in NASCAR, while Petty drove towards the beginning when competition was often weak. I still love the King, but Ironhead is better.
Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher--His championships speak for him
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

ACC=Air Canada Centre

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by Denton
about 1 month ago

Check this out if you get a chance. My latest column appears to be causing some heat...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264798-northwestern-state-needs-to-learn-the-definition-of-a-sports-column
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by Nick
about 1 month ago

just got back from minnesota wild training camp. check out my latest article!
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/252862-adrian-staehle-presents-project-99
by Hayley-L
about 1 month ago

A simple tribute, nothing more, nothing less

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/251965-911-through-the-fighting-eyes-of-life-and-sports

Honest feedback/comments appreciated.

Hope you enjoy
by Tom
2 months ago

Alan:

I never let any Pens fans bother me. And Tim will not! lol...

While I'm at it, even though you'll read it any way, here's the link of my article about adding Blair Betts to the Flyers training camp roster on a pro tryout.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250723-philadelphia-flyers-add-former-ranger-blair-betts-on-a-pro-tryout
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

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249543-a-bracket-to-decide-the-greatest-rivalry-in-sports-finals
by Svyato Rovenchuk
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/246331-a-bracket-to-decide-the-greatest-rivalry-in-all-of-sports-semi-finals
by Dann
2 months ago

hey mate
wrote on a problem in our lives as well as sports. I am putting it here, not because I want an AOTD or anything but just because I think this is the case

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244617-if-arrogance-was-taught-porperly
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Alan, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Chris
2 months ago

its so weird to see your favorite athletes: You have greats up there, then we see Upshall and Pitkanen. haha
by Svyato Rovenchuk
2 months ago

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

read this awesome news!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243219-the-philadelphia-eagles-finally-find-respect
by Svyato Rovenchuk
2 months ago

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/242902-a-bracket-to-decide-the-greatest-rivalry-in-sports-history-quarters

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