Mike Salerno
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Mike Salerno

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About

Follow me on Twitter: @RealMikeSalerno

I'm the managing editor of TonightsHealthyScratches.com, one of the fastest growing hockey blogs on the Bloguin network. At THS, myself, fellow former B/R writer Frank Castaldi and Brian McCormack tackle all the headlines around the NHL and international hockey in a number of ways.

I graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Journalism in May 2010. I started writing for Bleacher Report back in 2007, and used to write on here about the teams I support, the Yankees, Rangers, University of Michigan and any team representing the USA.

Some people studied math, science or philosophy in college. I studied sports. I live it, I breathe it. And I fully intend on making a career out of it. I realized when I was 14 I wasn't going to be the next Yankees' great center fielder, so I figured I'd write about them. Luckily for me, I'm good at it.

I consider myself a student of the game, especially baseball and hockey. I'm always trying to come up with the angles nobody's thought of about a particular story, rather than just blending in with the crowd. I enjoy studying the finer points of the game, instead of the big events.

With over three years of professional experience in sports media through various means, I'm someone worth listening to. Check out TonightsHealthyScratches.com and you'll see what I mean.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Derek Jeter, Denard Robinson, Mark Teixeira, Alex Rodriguez, Sean Avery, Derek Stepan, Mike Hart, Jonathan Toews

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    New York Yankees, New York Rangers, Michigan Wolverines, Chicago Blackhawks

  • Favorite Coaches

    Herb Brooks

  • All Time Sports Moment

    February 22, 1980: USA defeats Soviet Union in semi-final game of 1980 Winter Olympic Hockey Medal Round

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    October 31, 2001-November 1, 2001: World Series Game 4- Yankees 4, Diamondbacks 3 F/10

    May 6, 2007: Eastern Conference Semi-Finals- Game 6 Sabres 5, Rangers 4

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    MLB: Longest Hit Streak: Joe DiMaggio, 56
    NHL: Most Goals in a Single Season: Wayne Gretzky, 92
    NFL: Perfect Season: 1972 Miami Dolphins, 17-0

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele

  • Federer or Sampras?

    Federer

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Elin Nordgren

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    It's NASCAR. Enough said.

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    Couldn't care less.

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big Ten

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  • Zach Vanderberg posted 597 days ago

    Zach Vanderberg

    I'm a hockey fan first and a Rangers fan second. Bias shouldn't prevent me from providing accurate analysis.

  • Zach Vanderberg posted 597 days ago

    Zach Vanderberg

    It is in your best interest not to argue with Mr. Controversy. He's not very bright.

  • Tonight's Healthy Scratches posted 719 days ago

    Tonight's Healthy Scratches

    yo, edit this for me...i had it up like 2 mins after the game ended and it's been sitting in the damn queue all day while other peoples got edited that got put up hours after...


    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/353015-2010-winter-olympics-team-usa-vs-finland-highlights-and-analysis

    thanks

  • Tonight's Healthy Scratches posted 751 days ago

    Tonight's Healthy Scratches

    peep it, homey...


    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/332784-rebuilding-the-new-york-rangers-part-one-the-demise

  • Robert Gardner posted 769 days ago

    Robert Gardner

    Thanks for the edit.

  • Tim Weideman posted 769 days ago

    Tim Weideman

    Thanks for the fast edit, Mike. I think we can agree that Henderson doesn't need to end up at OSU.

  • Mike Salvatore posted 770 days ago

    Mike Salvatore

    Thanks for the edits Mike.

  • Tonight's Healthy Scratches posted 778 days ago

    Tonight's Healthy Scratches

    yea, i use them a lil too much sometimes...thanks, and yea, hopefully Avery steps up big time.

  • Daniel McGowin posted 785 days ago

    Daniel McGowin

    thanks for the edits.

    i knew about Luongo, but since it is unofficial (and not germane to the article) i did not mention it.

    thanks again for your work!

    _up

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