Earl Collier joined February 2009

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Earl Collier

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I am an avid traveller, who loves exploring new places and meeting intriguing and fascinating people. I am a perpetual college student. So far at 30 years of age, I have spent about 3 quarters of my life in school and I plan on going back again in the fall. I write poetry and fiction. I study politics and philosophy. I hate convention and conformity. I love adventure and good conversation. I watched my first full hockey game in the Spring of 1986. The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup that night. I have been a die hard fan ever since.

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  • Favorite Athletes

    Patrick Roy, George St. Pierre and any of the Montreal Canadiens

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Go Habs Go

  • Favorite Coaches

  • All Time Sports Moment

    93' Cup finals between Montreal and L.A.

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    February 24th 3-0 Win over Vancouver... first game I ever attended!!

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Umm Glenn Hall appeared in goal 502 consecutive games ... during this stretch he never once wore a mask!! Seriously who is going to beat that record?? I'd like to see any goalie today play just one game without a mask... If you know one that wants to take the challenge let me know, I gotta see it!!

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Ruth. The guy smoked like a chimney and chugged beer like it was water and still managed to set remarkable records

  • Unitas or Montana?

    I'm not a football fan but I have to give this one to Montana

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Jordan

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Definitely Orr in my opinion because he is the tougher of the two. Gretzky was more of a finesse player but Orr was the full package.

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Who? lol

  • Federer or Sampras?

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

  • Schumacher or Senna?

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

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Andrew Cahill said...

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A Story From A True Patriots Fan...check this one out...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/164812-a-story-from-a-true-patriots-fan

212 days ago

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Miah D. said...

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Hello Habs community member,

Hope all is well.

Our dear Habs dropped game one to the hands of the big bad Bruins, thoughts and comments are welcomed in the post game article,

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/157477-both-sides-of-the-fence-by-miah-d-and-revo-bruins-vs-habs-game-one

Go Habs!

Miah D.

225 days ago

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Miah D. said...

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Greetings fellow Habs community member,

The playoffs are starting in just two days, and while we are all gearing up with our lucky jerseys and our favourite beers (for those who are legally old enough), our beloved Canadiens are getting ready to make the most of the new chance that has been given to them with this playoff ticket.

Exciting times, exciting times.

Bleacher has always been a place of gathering and debating for us Hockey fans. This time again, we will take the playoffs and our views in our own writings, with a series of articles in partnership with the Boston Bruins community (details in the following link).

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/155874-a-call-to-arms-for-bruins-and-habs-writers

So please come in and be part of it, to add to our already exciting playoffs atmosphere!

Comments, suggestions and ideas are more than welcomed on the Community Leaders’ boards. Tell us what you think, what you want to add and such!

Happy playoffs and GO HABS GO!

Miah D.

227 days ago

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Miah D. said...

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BIG SIGH OF RELIEF! lol

we made it, yes we made it, we are in the playoffs. it wasnt without pain, but now at least they realize the hard work that a second round will require.

the game against Boston on Thursday is i think my favorite of the year. our boys had passion and determination, they wanted that win even more since they hate the other team. it is the only way to play a good game of Hockey.

Price vs Thomas: Thomas has gained a lot of confidence after this fairytale season, but he does make his mistakes and we still need to see what kind of goalie will show up in the playoffs. our key is for Price not to choke. he can be better than Thomas, in this case last year's playoffs can be a motivator. and if he plays like he did in the second period of the game against the Penguins, that is a big asset.
our defense against their offense: that is where things can be tricky. we do not have as a tight defense core as we would have wished, especially with Markov out and Komisarek who just turned to be target number one for the bruins.
our offense against their defense: kovalev koivu tanguay line needs support from the others. big guys like Latendresse needs to get his physical play on a higher level .

and of course the physical play: teach O'Byrn to boxe, put Laraque in the line up, remind Latendresse that he weights 225lb, and we can deal with it.

so yes i do believe we can get through if Gainey brings the necessary adjustments and pass on some messages to his players. one thing for sure, this will be fun!
take care my friend,

miah ;)

229 days ago

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Miah D. said...

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i hope you had fun in Dominican Republic, must have been great, as opposed to the rain and snow showers we get in Montreal! lol

thanks for the link, and keep up with the great work!

bests,
miah ;)

232 days ago

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Miah D. said...

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hey Earl,

I hope you are doing good. How is the playoffs run stress going? Do you still believe? We have the weird jerseys tomorrow ... boy, my eyes are already hurting!

hope we ll get the win!
take care,
miah ;)
ps: i have the impression that i already saw that statue on ur profile pic, but i am not sure!

242 days ago

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Tim Parent said...

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Check out my latest:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/143705-habs-are-free-fallin-a-musical-tribute-to-failure

249 days ago

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Daniel Arouchian said...

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Go check my last article again :)

252 days ago

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Daniel Arouchian said...

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Thanks for the pick :)

252 days ago

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Mike Kent said...

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This is a article saying thanks to you, and to the rest of BR

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/139485-kudos-to-the-bleacherreports-editors-community-leaders-and-gms

256 days ago

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Tim Parent said...

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If you have a chance, check out my latest read:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/138628-i-think-i-could-take-the-montreal-canadiens

Thanks!

259 days ago

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Tim Parent said...

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Earl ... thanks for becoming a fan!

262 days ago

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Daniel Arouchian said...

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I wrote it two months ago...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/92934-are-guy-carbonneaus-days-numbered-with-the-montreal-canadiens

It was bound to happen..if not today it was going to be over the summer!

263 days ago

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John Louie Ramos said...

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Earl,

I would love it if you checked out my latest article, I hope that it gives us all the much needed inspiration.

"The cradles of eminence part2, the triumph of the human spirit"

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/136570-the-cradles-of-eminence-in-sports-part2-the-triumph-of-the-human-spirit

enjoy,
Louie

263 days ago

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Miah D. said...

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hi!

my name is Miah , and I am the community leader of the Montreal Canadiens on Bleacher Report, along with Matt Eichel and Daniel Arouchian.

WELCOME ON BLEACHER REPORT! WOUHOU!

I hope you are having fun in here, for anything that u need, u know where to find me/us!

and thank you for the add as a favorite writer, so nice of u.

so, looking forward to hearing from u,

Miah ;)

ps: great pic!

270 days ago

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