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A Creative Look at WWE Bragging Rights

Hey all, How was everyone's summer?? Mine turned out pretty good, what with the freshness of the new Stanley Cup Champions, and the great signings to Ottawa and Toronto...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 month ago 405 reads 13 comments
Holy Quackin Duck: Habs Captain Has Landed

Montreal implodes, the Ducks and Sens take advantage. Ahh, what a glorious day. Teemu Selanne said this season would be his last...

Written by Crowd Coach about 5 months ago 37 reads 4 comments
Playoff Preview: Is The Winged Wheel Poised For a Two-Peat??

Calling all hockey fans!! I may not be Maggie the Monkey, but when it comes to playoff hockey, I like to think I know a thing or two...this ego comes from two years ago when my series record saw me pick two losers all playoff-in the first round...

Written by Crowd Coach about 7 months ago 86 reads 0 comments
OTT No. 12: Rating the Rookies and a Congrats to an NHL Legend

Hey guys, I know, I have got to start writing more than once a month and I will. The NHL season as well as WWE's schedule are now picking up, so expect my take on things weekly...

Written by Crowd Coach about 9 months ago 45 reads 0 comments
Manny Legace, Legacy...Patronizing

Hey guys, I'm back again, fresh from a horrible cold, but that didn't keep me from watching the sports world. In some ways, things can't be better. In others... Let's jet to the NHL first. Manny Legace was waived this past week by St...

Written by Crowd Coach about 9 months ago 120 reads 2 comments
WWE is Ready to Rumble in 2009

30 superstars, 23 of which have been announced, battle for the prize of headlining the 25th edition of WrestleMania. Both World Title matches have the potential to end with some underhanded victories...

Written by Crowd Coach about 10 months ago 14 reads 0 comments
On The Take No. 11: Explaining the Exodus

Hey guys, Yeppers, I'm back again with my monthly OTT...not to be confused with bi-weekly articles. No, OTT is a column I use to talk about more than one thing that's on my mind, so you know it should be a lengthy read...

Written by Crowd Coach about 10 months ago 89 reads 2 comments
Reviewing the 2009 Winter Classic

First off, a very Happy New Year to all my readers, as well as all the writers on Bleacher Report. Hope the holidays were good to all of you. Now then, let's chat a bit about the topic of the day for any hockey fan: The Winter Classic...

Written by Crowd Coach about 11 months ago 223 reads 0 comments
Top Five NHL Moments I Want To See in 2009

These aren't exactly predictions; they are hopes for the 2009 year in the NHL plucked from my own warped brain for you to enjoy!! If any come true, 2009 will be a season to remember!! Inside are stories about comebacks, the ending of skids...

Written by Crowd Coach about 11 months ago 639 reads 14 comments
Mats Sundin: Some Predictions Come True; But All Come With a Price

First off, a Happy Holidays to my readers, and I hope your 2009 is light years better than 2008 turned out to be. We all had a tough year for one reason or another. It's time to move on to 2009, the last year of the decade...

Written by Crowd Coach about 11 months ago 30 reads 2 comments
WWE Armageddon Predictions: Whose End Is Here?

Hey guys, Since I didn't have a lot to vent about this week, as Montreal lost a pair of games (yay) and Ottawa won (yay), I thought I'd write my predictions for the last PPV offering of the year by WWE: Armageddon...

Written by Crowd Coach about 11 months ago 96 reads 0 comments
OTT No. 9, Part Two: Those Who Can't...Well, Can't in the NHL

See, told ya I’d get another one up! So this is Part Two of "On the Take No. 9," which is mostly about gaining respect. Tonight, I thought I’d give you my take on the coaching situation in the NHL...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 74 reads 0 comments
OTT No. 9: Respect The Past, Take Notes...and Prepare the Future

After nearly a month, I’m back with another edition of On The Take. In this week’s edition, I’m going to talk about the coaching issues in the NHL, as well as a few ideas I ...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 125 reads 1 comments
"The Champ" Is Over...But Not In a Good Way

After another two week hiatus which I used to make some money freelancing in my hometown (getting paid tomorrow!) I’m back with an article I wanted to write ever since I heard Cena would be returning at Survivor Series...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 347 reads 6 comments
The Fans Are In Control, The Titles Are Always Safe

Hey everyone, Cyber Sunday, the 5th annual (3rd under the current title) begins in just over 2 hours. I thought I'd use this column to make my voting predictions, because after going 6 for 7 ...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 57 reads 2 comments
OTT #8-Singing The Blues...their Praises That Is

Hey everyone, This will be an article about the good and the bad of this young season. I'm talking win-loss and how to fix what's broken and leave what isn't...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 72 reads 3 comments
Rangers Prospect, 19, Dead.

After hearing the news this afternoon, I felt compelled to interrupt my weekly columns with an article for top Ranger prospect Alexei Cherepanov. The 19-year-old collapsed on the bench during his team's game this afternoon and passed away soon after...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 287 reads 1 comments
OTT #7: NHL Opening Night Is Here...Who's The Star Gonna Be?

Hey guys, Welcome to On the Take, article No. 7. Hope the people who are reading are enjoying my work. Please comment if you feel the need—anything you want to say about the article or my writing ability is welcome...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 248 reads 0 comments
OTT #6- Defining "Quality"

On the Take is back for our 6th edition: Quality is perceived differently in WWE and the NHL.See what the Crowd Coach has to say about the issue. Other big news from the hockey front, something not seen in over 60 years.

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 104 reads 1 comments
On The Take #5: Why We Watch, Why We Play

Welcome to the latest On The Take column, and as with the last one, it's dual-sport. Let's get started. I have to say I was extremely happy with the third jerseys released by the Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes and St...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 85 reads 0 comments
On The Take Returns: Talking About Titles

Hey Guys, After a long absence, I'm back to give you some more opinions on the world of sports as I see it. I have also decided to bring back the title of my previous, all-wrestling (which will now cover hockey as well) Column, On The Take...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 68 reads 0 comments
Toronto Maple Leafs Getting Desperate On Day One of Free Agency

I'm in shock. And upset. Imagine if I were still a die-hard Toronto Maple Leafs' fan. Half an hour ago, I read the story that Toronto had found their replacement back-up goaltender after cutting ties with former Calder winner Andrew Raycroft...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 932 reads 8 comments
WWE Draft 2008: Who's Going Where?

After 5 days, I've decided to give my thoughts before the Draft. The word "Draft" is a very interesting word. It can mean a new job to some, sure death to others...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 7,381 reads 12 comments
NHL Hall Of Fame Still Missing "Killer" Edge

Article 2: HOF selections mean the Committee have woken up...but in a way have also dropped the ball. With this year's nominees for HOF induction all repeats, I thought perhaps something great was about to happen...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 341 reads 0 comments
2008 Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Opening the Archives

Writers Note: This article was written before the start of the Cup Final. Although it is older, I thought it would be a good opening article to share with you. Enjoy. Reviews are welcome...

Written by Crowd Coach about about 1 year ago 354 reads 1 comments

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Crowd Coach Article Archive

A Creative Look at WWE Bragging Rights

Holy Quackin Duck: Habs Captain Has Landed

Playoff Preview: Is The Winged Wheel Poised For a Two-Peat??

OTT No. 12: Rating the Rookies and a Congrats to an NHL Legend

Manny Legace, Legacy...Patronizing

WWE is Ready to Rumble in 2009

On The Take No. 11: Explaining the Exodus

Reviewing the 2009 Winter Classic

Top Five NHL Moments I Want To See in 2009

Mats Sundin: Some Predictions Come True; But All Come With a Price

WWE Armageddon Predictions: Whose End Is Here?

OTT No. 9, Part Two: Those Who Can't...Well, Can't in the NHL

OTT No. 9: Respect The Past, Take Notes...and Prepare the Future

"The Champ" Is Over...But Not In a Good Way

The Fans Are In Control, The Titles Are Always Safe

OTT #8-Singing The Blues...their Praises That Is

Rangers Prospect, 19, Dead.

OTT #7: NHL Opening Night Is Here...Who's The Star Gonna Be?

OTT #6- Defining "Quality"

On The Take #5: Why We Watch, Why We Play

On The Take Returns: Talking About Titles

Toronto Maple Leafs Getting Desperate On Day One of Free Agency

WWE Draft 2008: Who's Going Where?

NHL Hall Of Fame Still Missing "Killer" Edge

2008 Stanley Cup Finals Preview: Opening the Archives

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