Jennie Luptak's Sportswriter Profile

Jennie Luptak joined November 2008

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About Jennie »

I love hockey.

I would take hockey on a movie date, buy it popcorn and Raisinettes, and let it hog the armrest. I would make sure hockey was home before curfew.

That's how truly, deeply, madly I love hockey.

College basketball and I are slightly less committed, and I'll follow most other sports when they tease me into doing so. I'm a big believer in Kenny Mayne and the Code, and I was more than a little upset when Brian Engblom cut his mullet.

I hate pink jerseys more than anything else in the world.

I like to write about the unknown—the trade no one cares about, the player who everyone's forgotten, the angle no one's thought of. Perhaps fittingly, my favorite authors are Rick Reilly and Jack Falla.

I would trade my soul, but not my skates, for 365 days of playoff-caliber hockey.

The Shortlist »

Favorite Athletes

Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Ronny Francis.
Favorite Sports Teams

Pittsburgh Penguins, Pittsburgh Panthers, WBS Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks,, Denver, Minnesota.
Favorite Coaches
All Time Sports Moment

Playing two-on-two with Chevon Troutman--and winning.
Most Memorable Game Attended

Crosby's Trifecta Game--100 career goals, 200 career assists, 300 career points.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Montreal Canadiens' ten straight Stanley Cups.
Ruth or Mays?

Mays.
Unitas or Montana?

Unitas.
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan.
Gretzky or Orr?

Orr.
Pele or Maradona?

Maradona.
Federer or Sampras?

Federer.
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger.
Petty or Earnhardt?
Schumacher or Senna?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big East.

Latest Articles »

Stick Salute: Two Missed Free Throws, One Step Toward Healing

09/29/2009

11 reads 0 comments 0 likes

Stick Salute: Chip Kelly Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is

09/21/2009

474 reads 3 comments 1 likes

NHLPA, You Owe Me Answers

09/20/2009

197 reads 3 comments 0 likes

Think Lord Stanley Would Mind If I Borrowed the Cup For 24 Hours?

08/13/2009

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Robert Domaine said...

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Hello Jennie, 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

99 days ago

Adam Greuel said...

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Hey there,

I just published another part of my top 100 hockey players ever list, this time ranking numbers 50 to 41. Please, take a look and leave feedback:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240120-the-top-100-hockey-players-of-all-time-nos-50-41

100 days ago

Taylor Rummel said...

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Hey Jennie,

Ever wonder why professional athletes go broke?:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238022-why-professional-athletes-are-going-broke-and-what-we-can-do-about-it

Feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!

102 days ago

Dan Rice said...

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check it out, hope you like it...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/224489-off-the-ice-with-jordan-staal

122 days ago

Andrew Pargoff said...

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Thank you, and I'm sorry I jumped down your throat, I took that as you bashing Lidstrom before you replied to a comment on the article.

I can't wait for next year, and hopefully a third straight Finals featuring the Wings and Pens, that would really get the rest of the NHL in a frenzy, wouldn't it?

167 days ago

Paul Swaney said...

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Jennie-
When you have a minute, check out my latest slide show about upcoming milestones we should be seeing this season.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/190502-nine-baseball-milestones-on-the-horizon

180 days ago

Eric Naughton said...

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Check out my new article: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/188710-mama-malkins-home-cookin

183 days ago

Eric Naughton said...

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Thanks for the fan add. I've enjoyed your articles as well. If you have a second, check out this article I wrote around the time Brodeur topped the wins record:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/142800-press-release-nhl-to-air-new-reality-show

I think it's pretty funny. It also got a lot of great comments for additional jokes.

GO PENS!!!

193 days ago

Wooooo said...

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I'm sure you aren't alone in the category of those haunted by Boudreau in their dreams. That is one scary human.

197 days ago

Jim Cowan said...

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Indeed Jennie... there are a few choice words I'd like to throw at that cat. Should be a very interesting off-season nonetheless.

202 days ago

Kevin van Steendelaar said...

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Hey Jennie,

Nice work on the (Re)location slide show.

If you like hockey history , you can take a look at this.

30th Anniversary of the Canadiens/Bruins "Too many men on the ice" game:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/172173-may-10-1979-boston-bruins-called-for-too-many-men-against-montreal

202 days ago

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About Jennie »

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Stick Salute: Two Missed Free Throws, One Step Toward Healing

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