Mark Ritter joined July 2009

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Mark Ritter

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I have been writing about hockey and sports in general for 5 years. I have contributed to The Toronto Sun (Fan fare), crucialsports.com, fantasyhockey.com, illegalcurve.com and Blogger.com. My Jeremy Roenick and Wayne Gretzky articles were featured at CBSsports.com and, more recently, I have had several articles posted at NHL.com in the Fans section and the Social sections. I just completed my first interview with Alex Ovechkin, which was very cool! Became a top TEN Hockey Writer on B/R on September 26th, 2009, and have been ranked as high as #1. Recently I became a Featured Writer with B/R and have been given the challenge of covering the Philadelphia Flyers for the 2009-10 season. I am currently featured at www.tosports.ca.- check it out when you have some time, great site! I am Insightful, provocative and a creator of debate. I have also had a cup of coffee as a Podcast contributor with the Weekly Slapshot and, more recently, TOSPORTS OCTAGON. Coming soon, Louis Pisano and Myself will be throwing it down with our very own hockey Podcast, don't miss it, "puckheads"! I am a self proclaimed hockey expert and a lover of all sports. I believe Sports writing should create debate and challenge others to take a stand, my goal is to make that happen.

Thanks for reading my material!

Peace!

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Mark Messier, Martin Brodeur, Bobby Orr, John Elway, Hayley Wickeniser, Mike "Pinball" Clemens, Barry Saunders, Roy Halladay, Joe Carter, Pele, Usain Bolt.

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Toronto Maple Leafs, Denver Broncos, Chicago Cubs, Raptors, North Carolina Basketball, Rock, TFC, Anything "Team Canada".

  • Favorite Coaches

    Pat Burns

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Elway winning the Super Bowl

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    First Leafs game at the Gardens. First Cubs game at Wrigley Field.

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Gretzky's points record

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele, Maradona's a goof!

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Nicklas, Tiger is a whiner!

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    Petty

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Schumacher

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

    Pac 10

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    Mark Ritter commented on Rant on NBA Referees: Can the Toronto Raptors Get a Call?

    Raps always get hosed..even VC couldn't get the calls when he was here and look at him now...he gets all kinds!

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    Stephen Brotherston commented on Toronto Maple Leafs: Ian White, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    Not sure the team has a"must" sign. The next "must" sign doesn't play for them yet.

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    Hot Poll: Which player is a "Must" for Leafs GM Brian Burke to sign? 20 people have voted…

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    Eric Warren commented on Toronto Maple Leafs: Ian White, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    Good article Mark, for the most part I agree. I have nothing against Tlusty, he is still pretty young and may still develop into something special,...

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    Nucks IceMan commented on Toronto Maple Leafs: Ian White, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    I like Ponikarovsky myself, in fact I was hoping that Gillis would make a pitch for him last season at the trade deadline, in return you...

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    Mark Ritter commented on Leafs Yearn For Ballard's Return: European Experiment A Bust In Toronto?

    Hagman and Poni have been decent for the Leafs, so too has Kaberle...To be honest, I am a little more upset with the likes of Komisarek,...

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    Louis Pisano commented on Philadelphia Flyers Unable To Survive Shark Attack; Left Bloodied

    I was on the Sharks last night thankfully. Looks like the Flyers will have to wait for the Stanley Cup Finals for revenge if thats what...

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    Louis Pisano commented on Toronto Maple Leafs: Ian White, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    Always Cash! Great read bro! Perhaps we drop a few Euro's for some Canadian currency?

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    Not yet, though there are morning I feel like it.

    If you ever need something looked at that I don't get to right away, don't hesitate to drop me a line.

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    Jason Stone commented on Philadelphia Flyers Unable To Survive Shark Attack; Left Bloodied

    Flyers got SPANKED!!!! Loving it!!!! Down with the Flyers, Bruins rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Jason Stone commented on Toronto Maple Leafs: Ian White, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    I don't think any of these guys is irreplaceable. What makes them valuable is just how thin the Leafs' roster is, otherwise we are talking about...

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    Jason Stone commented on Toronto Maple Leafs: Ian White, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    I don't think any of these guys is irreplaceable. What makes them valuable is just how thin the Leafs' roster is, otherwise we are talking about...

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    New Article: Toronto Maple Leafs: White, Ponikarovsky, Deserving of New Deals

    Written By: Mark “The Hard Hitter” RitterThe first quarter of the NHL season for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been sad...

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      If You Could Turn Back Time: 30 Players…

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      Ritter's Rant: 10 Reasons The Leafs Did…

      Received 25 comments • September 20, 2009

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