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Bryan's Bio
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.
Bryan's Recent Articles
Bryan Writes About
- NHL (273),
- Hockey (163),
- Opinion (135),
- Toronto Maple Leafs (77),
- Preview/Prediction (68),
- NHL Northeast (58),
- Interviews (38),
- MLB (37)
- Gann Matsuda responded to a comment on Time To Right A Wrong: Hockey Hall of Fame Must Induct Rogie Vachon
- Gann Matsuda responded to a comment on Time To Right A Wrong: Hockey Hall of Fame Must Induct Rogie Vachon
The Short List What Bryan thinks about sport's most pressing questions
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Favorite Athletes
Howie Clark, Kevin Millar (I don't get it either), Wes Welker, Darcy Tucker, Mats Sundin, Asdrubal Cabrera, Joe Inglett, John Pohl
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Favorite Sports Teams
Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Toronto Maple Leafs/Jays/Raptors, San Diego Padres
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Favorite Coaches
Patt Quinn, Bill Belichick, Barry Trotz, Cito Gaston, Bruce Bochy, Pat Burns, Ken Hitchcock,
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Ruth or Mays?
Babe Ruth—he loved to be fat and drunk.
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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.
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Jordan or Russell?
Jordan—Space Jam baby...
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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.
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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.
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Federer or Sampras?
I'm leaning towards Pistol Pete, but Federer isn't out of the running yet.
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Tiger or Nicklaus?
Tiger—who the hell else tears their ACL and wins a Major Championship?
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Petty or Earnhardt?
I never really watched racing...but wasn't Dale Earnhardt's career much longer?
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Schumacher or Senna?
Michael Schumacher? If it is him, then I choose him. I don't know the other guy. Does Kimi Raikonen count?
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Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?
If by ACC you mean Air Canada Centre then you have my answer.






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1 day ago
Hey,
The 'Canes are bad. Real bad. But is it fixable?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285835-its-fixable-but-the-carolina-hurricanes-are-todays-worst-nhl-team
Read it if you get the time.
Thanks,
Mark
10 days ago
Is Craig Anderson really all that he's cracked up to be? Find out in my latest article and please feel free to leave feedback!
Thanks,
Patrick
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/280125-is-this-guy-for-real-craig-andersons-miraculous-month-of-october
14 days ago
Hey,
My latest NHL power rankings:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277793-nhl-power-rankings-oct-24-year-of-the-shootout
Check it out if you get the time.
Thanks,
Mark
15 days ago
Love your work man.
Plus I figured I oughta be a fan of a fellow Leafs Featured Columnist.
Keep it up, dude.
20 days ago
Hopefully this is a good mix of how I feel on Theo's book. Enjoy,
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/274296-kens-corner-top-five-reasons-to-read-the-theo-fleury-book
21 days ago
Hi There,
Take a look at my latest article on Roberto Luongo's captaincy whenever you get a spare moment, I'd really appreciate it and please feel free to drop a comment.
Thanks,
Patrick
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273951-the-jig-is-up-why-roberto-luongo-should-give-up-the-c
21 days ago
Hey BT,
Would love to hear your opinion on this one.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/273649-america-vs-canada-the-divisiveness-of-hockey-in-north-america
23 days ago
In wake of the ALCS, please check out my interview with the former Yankee and Angel, the truly inspirational, Jim Abbott!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/272194-inspirational-words-from-former-yank-and-angel
26 days ago
Now the Carolina Hurricanes featured columnist! Very excited...
My latest post:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/270815-reviewing-and-grading-the-carolina-hurricanes-first-five-games
check it out if you get the time.
thanks,
Mark
about 1 month ago
Hey BT, just wrote my Devils Season Preview, would appreciate your feedback.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265259-breaking-down-the-2009-2010-devils-everything-you-need-to-know
Later man,
-Qualms
about 1 month ago
Hey Bryan, love your stuff.
Would love it if you would check out this column on Joe Sakic and give me any thoughts (positive/negative).
Thanks!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/264837-thanks-joe-a-tribue-to-joe-sakic
about 1 month ago
Hi Bryan...
My take on "Hockeytown"
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/261739-red-wings-run-of-excellence-taken-for-granted-in-detroit/show_full
about 1 month ago
No worries Brian. We'll keep the BT series going.
about 1 month ago
Hey,
Just published probably the longest article I've ever written previewing the Hurricanes 09-10 season. Check it out if you get the time.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257670-2009-2010-nhl-complete-season-previews-carolina-hurricanes
thanks,
Mark
about 1 month ago
just got back from minnesota wild training camp. check out my latest article!
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