Bryan Thiel

Bryan Thiel

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About

Bryan has established his writing career both in journalism, and also in theater, as well as some work for various NHL rumor sites (Namely Insider Rumors). Entered into the Broadcast Television program at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario, he has had the opportunity to hone his skills as a scriptwriter, while publishing sports articles in his spare time.

Bryan (in the middle in the picture)hopes to become involved in sports on the broadcasting side of things in the near future, as well as keeping his writing going. Bryan's watched any and all sports since the age of four, and has an intimate understanding of the game of baseball as a level three umpire.

He's hosted the TV Program Conestoga Sports Couch, as well as a current host for CJIQ 88.3's the EndZone on Wednesdays in the Kitchener/Waterloo area at 6:00-6:30 pm.

Bryan is also a Bleacher Report NHL Community Leader—questions or comments? Just ask! Simply fire me an Email at bryanthiel74@hotmail.com, add me on Facebook (The Bryan Thiel from London, Ontario—where you can also read some of my earlier work) or just post a note here on my bulletin board!

Also, for NHL writers concerned about not having their work looked at by an editor, you can also fire me a line and I'll be more than happy to take a look for you—that's what I'm here for!

You can also check out Bryan's work on Hockey54.com—The Face of the Game!

Favorite Teams include: Toronto Maple Leafs, Jays, Raptors, and Toronto Rock (National Lacrosse League), San Diego Padres, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Favorite Players include: Asdrubal Cabrera, Howie Clark, Roy Halladay, Jake Peavy, Wes Welker, John Pohl, Larry Izzo, Brett Favre, Jamario Moon, David Wright, Reed Johnson, Trevor Hoffman.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Howie Clark, Kevin Millar (I don't get it either), Wes Welker, Darcy Tucker, Mats Sundin, Asdrubal Cabrera, Joe Inglett, John Pohl

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Toronto Maple Leafs/Jays/Raptors, San Diego Padres

  • Favorite Coaches

    Patt Quinn, Bill Belichick, Barry Trotz, Cito Gaston, Bruce Bochy, Pat Burns, Ken Hitchcock,

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Catching Roy Halladay come within one out of a no-hitter against the Tigers on the final day of the '98 season and watching Bobby Higginson take him deep. I also got to see McGowan's near no-hitter against the Rockies this past season, and any time the Yankees or Sox come to town—it's simply electric.(I just kind of extended the "Game Attended" thing. My all-time sports moment would either be Canada's 2002 Gold Medal, Super Bowl XLII, Martin Gelinas ending the Leafs greatest cup run in years in OT in 2002 (Game 6), and then Darcy Tucker killing Sami Kapanen but having Jeremy Roenick go down the ice and score on the same play. Toronto is like Boston pre-2001—not a lot of great memories.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    The London Knights record-breaking unbeaten streak to open the season game (um...nice sentence) in 2004/05. It was 0-0 in OT so fans just got fed up and chucked teddy bears on the ice (it was the teddy bear toss game, so it was great).

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak or Ripken/Favre's iron man streaks. Dimaggio's streak is simply unbelievable, and if anyone ever breaks it I would hope it's a sure-fire Hall of Famer—not a shmuck.

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Babe Ruth—he loved to be fat and drunk.

  • Unitas or Montana?

    I've seen more highlights of Montana, and I've also heard more about him. Looking at Unitas' stats, he looks to have had an astounding career, but being more familiar with Montana, I'd go with him.

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan—Space Jam baby...

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Incomparable....the greatest defenseman of all time compared to the greatest forwrad of all time. If I had to take one, it'd be Orr, because what he did as a defenseman is a bit more impressive, but I choose to appreciate both.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Um...I don't watch soccer...(I thought it said "Madonna" at first) but if I had to go on reputation? Pele.

  • Federer or Sampras?

    I'm leaning towards Pistol Pete, but Federer isn't out of the running yet.

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger—who the hell else tears their ACL and wins a Major Championship?

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    I never really watched racing...but wasn't Dale Earnhardt's career much longer?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Michael Schumacher? If it is him, then I choose him. I don't know the other guy. Does Kimi Raikonen count?

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    If by ACC you mean Air Canada Centre then you have my answer.

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  • Svyato Rovenchuk posted 811 days ago

    Svyato Rovenchuk

    If you have time check this out.
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/363309-evaluating-the-alexander-ovechkin-and-his-dirty-hit-on-brian-campbell

  • Louis Pisano posted 817 days ago

    Louis Pisano

    BT this kid should be banned from this site first for putting this in breaking news and second for putting Bob Mckenzie's name on it! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/357232-possible-trade-scenario-tyler-bozak-for-steven-stamkos
    People like this stupid kid are bringing this site down, does anyone check breaking news? doubtful because half the ppl who edit the work don't know anything about hockey! Anyhow it's a fucking joke man fix this shit!! Peace!

  • Tonight's Healthy Scratches posted 859 days ago

    Tonight's Healthy Scratches

    hey Bryan, thought you might like my piece on the Rangers rebuilding...thanks!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/332784-rebuilding-the-new-york-rangers-part-one-the-demise

  • Andrew Jordan posted 871 days ago

    Andrew Jordan

    Hey Bryan, I just wrote an article about the Islanders playoff chances.

    Can you please look at it and tell me what you think of it?

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/325921-will-the-new-york-islanders-make-the-stanley-cup-playoffs

  • Michael M. posted 877 days ago

    Michael M.

    if you like the flyers that stinks flyers stink rangers rule remember flyers stink rangers rule

  • Mark Jones posted 896 days ago

    Mark Jones

    Bryan,

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/311755-some-stats-matter-some-dont-in-carolina-hurricanes-2009-10-nhl-season

    One of my most eye-popping articles in a while, I think.

    Thanks,
    Mark

  • JW Nix posted 898 days ago

    JW Nix

    another great piece b/r blows off :

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/309167-hockey-in-the-hood-but-is-the-hood-in-hockey

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