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Hailing from the small Northwestern Ontario home of Chris Pronger in Dryden, I have been obsessed with the game of hockey since I was about seven years old. A hard-core Montreal Canadiens fan, I have followed the team since seeing the Canadiens 1993 Stanley Cup victory with my dad, a big reason I'm a Habs fan.

Currently, I am studying at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Education. I previously graduated with a Bachelor is Physical Education from the U of M as well as from Providence College (in Manitoba) with a Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies. Journalism is a secret passion for me, one I almost made my career.

If you have any questions or comments to leave, either about the Montreal Canadiens, feel free to post a comment on either my board, Miah D's profile, or Daniel Arouchain's profile, two other Montreal Canadiens Community Leaders here on BR.

I co-host "Habs All Out Radio", a talk show all about the Montreal Canadiens along with Miah. You can visit the Habs All Out official website at http://habsallout.webs.com. The show may be starting up again in October, stay tuned for details.

I am also the Community Leader for the Canadian Football League. If you have any questions or comments about the CFL and its section here at BR, post a comment on my board or Chris Allen's board, my fellow CFL Community Leader on BR.

One of my articles "Kaptain Kovalev Named Eastern Conference Captain; Thornton Named West Captain" was featured on cbssports.com.

You can also reach me via e-mail at matt.eichel@gmail.com.

Thanks for writing! And Go Habs Go!

Achievements:
January 2009
-- NHL's Most Consistent Writer
-- NHL's Best Article - "Why Winnipeg Jets Fans Won't Let Go"
-- Honourable Mention for NHL's Best Writer

Matt's Recent Articles

MONTREAL- MARCH 31: Andrei Markov #79 of the Montreal Canadiens waits for a faceoff during the NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the Bell Centre on March 31, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Blackhawks 4-1. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Andrei Markov Declines Captaincy; Coach Jacques Martin Never Offered It

Published about 1 month ago
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MISSISSAUGA, CANADA - AUGUST 26: P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens does an interview during the Upper Deck NHL Rookie Debut on August 26, 2009 at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. (Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens P.K. Subban Impressing Media Already

Published 2 months ago
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UNIONDALE, NY - APRIL 02: Andrei MArkov #79 (L) and Saku Koivu #11 (R) of the Montreal Canadiens celebrate a second period goal against the New York Islanders on April 2, 2009 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. The Canadiens defeated the Islanders 5-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Montreal Canadiens Search for a 28th Captain

Published 2 months ago
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PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Adam Jones #21 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Welcome Adam "Pacman" Jones

Published 2 months ago
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Miah D. responded to a comment on Montreal Canadiens: A Fifteenth Second Chance
Miah D. responded to a comment on Montreal Canadiens: A Fifteenth Second Chance
Matt Eichel commented on Montreal Canadiens and the Karmic Curse of Irving Grundman
Mooks responded to a comment on Roberto Luongo's New Contract Proves That CBA Has Failed

The Short List What Matt thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Kyle Chipchura (Montreal Canadiens), Carey Price (Montreal Canadiens), Saku Koivu (Montreal Canadiens), Alex Kovalev (Montreal Canadiens), Rick Nash (Columbus Blue Jackets), Roy Halladay (Toronto Blue Jays)
Favorite Sports Teams

Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Toronto Blue Jays, Winnipeg Jets
Favorite Coaches

Scotty Bowman, Toe Blake, Don Cherry
All Time Sports Moment

1993 Stanley Cup Finals / 1972 Summit Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

Winnipeg Jets vs NY Islanders in the last year the Jets were in Winnipeg
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Gretzky's 50 goals in 39 games / Montreal Canadiens 10 Straight Overtime Wins In A Playoff Year (1993)
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky...but it would have been Orr had he played 20 years
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

If any of these relate to hockey teams then yes

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by Robert
4 days ago

Hello Buddy, I would like you to take a look at this important article. it will most likely be my last on bleacher report. Feel free to pass it around. God Bless and thank you.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/283900-you-are-not-a-unique-snowflake
by Kevin
17 days ago

Just a note to let you know that I am leaving Bleacher Report.

For the first year or so it was a rewarding experience, but as of late it appears that volume (ie: hit revenue) should out weigh quality of writing on his site.

Recently I have cut back on contributing and focused on my own blog, at www.yathehabsrule.com , as I noticed the ranking formats, etc. seemed to be in disarray. One by one, quality writers have walked away.

The recent blatant plagiarism by a certain NHL writer has finally let the bubble burst.

I' d like to thank you for following me on B/R and hope that you will continue to follow me as I have joined www.fanhuddle.com/montrealcanadiens , a site that has just two writers to a team.

You can also follow me on Twitter @ http://www.twitter.com/yathehabsrule or email me: kevin@yathehabsrule.com

Thank-you
by Goon
about 1 month ago

Ex-NY Yankee drug addict beats and chokes his wife.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/263816-ex-yankee-drug-addict-beats-and-chokes-his-wife
by Adrian Staehle
about 1 month ago

There are 73 numbers that need to be filled be apart of my proect if you would like.

Project 99 launches tomorrow!!!!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/259809-adrian-presents-project-99-final-update73-numbers-left-get-yours
by TJ
about 1 month ago

Hey check out my new article, it has some good trade rumors in it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253964-cfl-roughriders-sweep-bombers-in-two-critical-games
by Giants27
2 months ago

My first article as an FC for the CFL:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250232-cfl-could-chase-daniel-eventually-follow-graham-harrells-career-path
by Patrick
2 months ago

I'm back on hockey!

Please take a look at my latest article documenting Tim Thomas' rise from nothing to become one of the NHL's premier goaltenders when you get a free moment.

Thanks,
Patrick

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/250000-the-peoples-champion-tim-thomas-and-his-rigid-road-to-sucess
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Matt, here is the follow up article on George Martin. I would appreciate it if you would take a look at it and leave your support in the comment area. Feel free to pass it around. Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244249-give-george-martin-a-key-to-nyc
by Robert
2 months ago

Hello Matt, I would like you to take a look at this article and leave your support in the comment area. I would love to see this story make a difference. Pass it around! Thanks

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224275-ny-giants-george-martin-the-forgotten-hero
by TJ
3 months ago

No articles for awhile Matt, where you at?
by J.C.
3 months ago

Hi then, hello again! This is a celebration of the Bleachers on my milestone article. Hope you have a chance to give a look.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224811-open-mic-reflections-on-my-ben-franklin-milestone

All the best!
by J.C.
4 months ago

Greetings baseball fans -

Having finally overcome the gremlins that delayed this slideshow, I am happy to present at last the photographic companion to my article about covering the Dodgers as a member of the working media.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/214708-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-27-images-from-the-press-box
by Mark
4 months ago

Hey,

NHL Free Agency was crazy yesterday, and I'm personally baffled with all the moves. Here's my attempt to sort out my brain...lol.

Here's the goalie wrap-up:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/210581-nhl-free-agency-day-one-goalie-wrap-up

thanks,
Mark
by Patrick
4 months ago

Does Dany Heatley have any integrity? Check out my new article when you get a minute. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/206222-wheres-your-intergrity-dany-heatley?just_published=1
by J.C.
4 months ago

Greetings baseball fans and friends!

I present a slide show of events from June 15th, when the Dodgers held an event which allows fans to come onto the field to hit, pitch, and field. There are some behind the scenes shots as well.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/202419-jcs-dodger-snapshots-june-15-under-the-lights-in-los-angeles

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