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Anthony Wai is currently a graduate student in San Jose State University's Creative Writing MFA program, with specializations in Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Anthony graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with Bachelor's degrees in Sociology and Creative Writing. While there, he served as a club officer for the Hockey Club of UCR and ambassador for the sport.

He has played ice and roller hockey since 1998. It was highlighted by a invitation-only tryout to a minor Juniors team in 2000, and being only one out of the two known Californians there. He trained at Anaheim Ice (the training facility of the Anaheim Ducks), where he had the honor of being instructed by former and current professional players.

Anthony also graphic designs logos, uniforms, and clothing lines for several recreational sports teams in Southern California under his own brand, Quacker Design. He is a published amateur photographer.

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Favorite Athletes

Sergei Fedorov, Teemu Selanne, Scott Gomez, Alexander Ovechkin, Jeremy Roenick, Peter Forsberg, and Cobi Jones.

Favorite Sports Teams

Anaheim Ducks (NHL), Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (MLB), New York Rangers (NHL), Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS), and San Jose Sharks (NHL).

All Time Sports Moment

Anaheim Ducks Championship Rally: June 9th, 2007. Being a Ducks fan has not been easy for their first fourteen years of existence. They were mostly unsuccessful and constantly the butt of jokes regarding their Disney roots. During that time, they were also overshadowed by the (somewhat) more successful LA Kings down the freeway. Karma finally paid off, and I was at the arena with over 15,000 other fans to welcome our team and the Stanley Cup. The city spared no expense, using a police helicopter to give the Cup a action movie-style entrance. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger even stayed the entire time to give a rousing victory speech. Afterwards, I got photos taken and autographs from Ducks TV broadcaster Brian Hayward, and Ducks players like JS Giguere. It was basically the ultimate fan experience, and worth the fourteen years of waiting and agony.

Most Memorable Game Attended

NHL 2006 Western Conference Finals-Game 5: May 27th, 2006. This was the last ever game played by the Ducks under the "Mighty Ducks" name and logo. At the time, many fans felt upset about the big change. I also took a friend of mine to his first ever live NHL game, to foster his longtime fascination with the Mighty Ducks. The building was rocking, as the crowd boisterously chanted "USA! USA!" before the national anthems began (it was Memorial Day). This was a must-win game against the Edmonton Oilers, and the crowd was the loudest I've ever heard in person. When the Ducks lost, there was a deep sense of somber sadness around the Arrowhead Pond. The next Fall, everything they knew about their team would be changed, from uniforms to even the arena's name. There was a happy ending however, as the Ducks traded for the Oiler's best player Chris Pronger and won the Stanley Cup the next year!

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Five consecutive Stanley Cup championships, by the Montreal Canadiens from 1956 to 1960.

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth. You're got to love his legendary home run call, when he pointed where he was going to hit it.

Unitas or Montana?

Montana

Jordan or Russell?

Jordan

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky

Pele or Maradona?

Pele

Federer or Sampras?

Sampras

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Nicklaus

Petty or Earnhardt?

Don't know.

Schumacher or Senna?

Schumacher

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

Pac 10

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  1. by Greg
    26 days ago

    I THINK that your most unbreakable sports moment was already broken....

  2. by Heather
    about 1 month ago

    I remember that logo well! Unfortunately I don't think the Knights will be coming back anytime soon, the current state of the sport in Britain means starting up a new team or restarting an old one doesn't really happen much, and there isn't a rink in London small enough for the team to fill. Its a shame though, as I think the capital really should have a team!

  3. by Danielle
    2 months ago

    Hey there, thanks for the add as a fave writer!

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