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Alan Bass

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Alan's Bio

I'm very simple: I love to write, and I love hockey more than anything in the world. My world and my life revolves around hockey. My work revolves around what time the game is on TV. Hockey is a priority. That's it. Hockey is a priority.

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, but my first year seminar was a journalism class, and I plan on taking other classes like this.

I am first a hockey fan, THEN a Flyers' fan.

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' page on Bleacher Report, and enjoy writing more than anything else. Unlike others, I will take whatever you have to say, no matter how inappropriate. You can't get me off the site by yelling at me and cursing me off, so there's no bother trying.

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

I am currently an intern with The Hockey News magazine.

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 ALN424@aol.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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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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  1. by Eric
     2 days ago

    Thanks for the feedback on my article Alan. I'm out of work right now, so I'm enjoying following the draft and the free agency frenzy. Writing for BR has certainly increased my knowledge and appreciation of hockey outside of just enjoying the games themselves. You are definitely a reason for that. GO PENS!!!

  2. by Chris
    3 days ago

    become my fan pls

  3. by Tom
     5 days ago

    Hey Alan,

    I know your not a fan of the Chris Pronger trade per say, but this is what I think of the trade. I like it a lot, think its worth trying to win and he gives the Flyers a better shot. Also, Brian Boucher is rumored to be signing with the Flyers and could Mike Knuble resign?

    Love your opinion on it, I know you don't like it a lot, but you have to admit it gives the Flyers a better chance to win!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/209651-prongers-price-was-worth-paying-for-flyers-boucher-to-backup-emery?just_published=1

  4. by Mike
     5 days ago

    It's all good Alan, thanks!

  5. by VSN
     5 days ago

    www.virtualsportsnetwork.com/forum

    Great articles...Your work is great and I wanted to invite you to my sports/sports gaming forum. We have a great forums to discuss sports and everything else. Great place to post articles for more exposure too! I hope you join! Posting your articles on VSN's forum bring a ton of reads. That is how most of my articles get 2,000+ reads.

    By you posting, our NHL section will really improve! It's under Other Sports Talk

  6. by Daniel
     6 days ago

    Thanks for the edit Alan :)

  7. by Rocky
     8 days ago

    Hello Alan. My latest article...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207675-seven-signs-that-youre-obsessed-with-sports-in-a-weird-way

    Hope you'll find time to read it and enjoy it. Thanks :)

  8. by Patrick
     8 days ago

    Are the 2009-10 Philadelphia Flyers shaping up to follow in the footsteps of the Broad Street Bullies?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/207652-the-2009-10-philadelphia-flyers-shades-of-the-broad-street-bullies

  9. by Steve
     10 days ago

    Alan,

    I've compiled a list of the ten most tortured hockey franchises in recent memory. Take a read when you get a chance.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206761-the-10-most-tortured-hockey-franchises-in-recent-memory

    Cheers,
    Steve

  10. by Anthony
     10 days ago

    Thanks for the edit, Alan. How's the internship going at the Hockey News? I'm looking to apply next summer haha.

  11. by levinakl
     10 days ago

    Thanks for the kind words on my Sutter article, and I agree on your assessment of Sutter's character that you referred to :)

  12. by Patrick
     10 days ago

    Does Dany Heatley have any integrity? Check out my new article when you get a minute. Thanks.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206222-wheres-your-intergrity-dany-heatley?just_published=1

  13. by Patrick
     10 days ago

    Does Dany Heatley have any integrity? Check out my new article when you get a minute. Thanks.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206222-wheres-your-intergrity-dany-heatley?just_published=1

  14. by Patrick
     10 days ago

    Does Dany Heatley have any integrity? Check out my new article when you get a minute. Thanks.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206222-wheres-your-intergrity-dany-heatley?just_published=1

  15. by Steve
     15 days ago

    Thanks for reading and commenting on my article, Alan. Actually I do know what is going on and it is not very good for Hamilton fans. While the NHL did not say, "JIm you can't have a franchise" publicly, privately that is the case. The NHL does NOT want Balsillie. Ever. He has antagonized them so much by trying to show them up that he will be the last option considered. The only way he will get control of the Coyotes or any other NHL team is if the NHL cannot find another buyer and doesn't want to own or run a team at a loss. Hamilton may get a franchise, perhaps even the Coyotes, but not with Balsillie as owner, if the governors can help it. And even if the NHL announces expansion and Balsillie is given a chance to "come in through the front door", as soon as they they see his name on any bid, that bid will automatically be rejected with some excuse made as a cover. Balsillie would do better to get a CFL franchise now.

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