Matt Eichel
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Matt Eichel

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Matt's Bio

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 Writes About

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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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. No articles for awhile Matt, where you at?

  9. 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!

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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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