Michael Polak's Sportswriter Profile

Michael Polak joined October 2008

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Hello Everyone. My name is Michael Polak. I am currently about to graduate from Ithaca College and am studying in Los Angeles during my final semester. I am a broadcaster for the Ontario Reign in California as well as an intern for the Los Angeles Kings in the radio broadcast booth and for Citi Cable 3 in Torrance as a sports reporter. I have enjoyed these very much!

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Favorite Athletes

Mickey Mantle, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez, Mark Messier, Brian Leetch, Brandon Dubinsky, David Lee, Allan Houston, Curtis Martin, Laveranues Coles, Wayne Chrebet
Favorite Sports Teams

Yankees, Rangers, Knicks, Jets, Hofstra Pride
All Time Sports Moment

Yankees winning the 1996 World Series
Most Memorable Game Attended

David Wells' Perfect Game in 1998
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Cal Ripken Jr.'s Consecutive Games Played Streak
Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth
Unitas or Montana?

Johnny Unitas
Jordan or Russell?

Michael Jordan
Gretzky or Orr?

Wayne Gretzky
Pele or Maradona?

Pele
Federer or Sampras?

Roger Federer
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger Woods
Petty or Earnhardt?

Dale Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

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

Big East

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New York Yankees Look to Avoid Injury Bug in '09

02/08/2009

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Lack of Discipline Leads to Another Ranger Loss

01/07/2009

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A Slap to Sid: New York Rangers Beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0

01/05/2009

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12/30/2008

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Farooq Ahmed said...

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Hey, Who are the Top 5 NBA Teams Going Into The 2009/10 Season?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/219671-top-5-nba-teams-going-into-the-200910-season

Farooq.

142 days ago

Ranger Nation said...

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Hey Michael, great stuff!

Drop me a line at JRagus@nyrnation.com when you get a chance.

Jonathan Ragus
Ranger Nation
www.nyrnation.com

395 days ago

Ken Armer said...

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Hey Michael,

Welcome to Bleacher Report! You have put up some quality articles in the last seven days and I just wanted to take the time and introduce myself. I'm Ken Armer the NHL Community Coordinator here at Bleacher Report, if you need anything drop me a line and I will help you in any way I can, even if its writing or editing advice! Don't be afraid to ask!

We have a lot of quality writers in the NHL section such as Bryan Thiel, Alan Bass and a fantastic Rangers writer in Greg Caggiano. Be sure to get to know them and seek advice from them if you want, especially Greg!

Here's hoping the Blueshirts keep their success going and "my" Dallas Stars start finding that winning touch.

Keep up the great writing!

395 days ago

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Lack of Discipline Leads to Another Ranger Loss

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