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Bryan Thiel

Joined 11 months ago

  • 206 articles written
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Bryan has established his writing career both in journalism, and also in theater, as well as some work for various NHL rumor sites (Namely Insider Rumors). Entered into the Broadcast Television program at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario, he has had the opportunity to hone his skills as a scriptwriter, while publishing sports articles in his spare time.

Bryan (in the middle in the picture)hopes to become involved in sports on the broadcasting side of things in the near future, as well as keeping his writing going. Bryan's watched any and all sports since the age of four, and has an intimate understanding of the game of baseball as a level three umpire.

He's hosted the TV Program Conestoga Sports Couch, as well as a current host for CJIQ 88.3's the EndZone on Wednesdays in the Kitchener/Waterloo area at 6:00-6:30 pm.

Bryan is also a Bleacher Report NHL Community Leader—questions or comments? Just ask! Simply fire me an Email at bryanthiel74@hotmail.com, add me on Facebook (The Bryan Thiel from London, Ontario—where you can also read some of my earlier work) or just post a note here on my bulletin board!

Also, for NHL writers concerned about not having their work looked at by an editor, you can also fire me a line and I'll be more than happy to take a look for you—that's what I'm here for!

Favorite Teams include: Toronto Maple Leafs, Jays, Raptors, and Toronto Rock (National Lacrosse League), San Diego Padres, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Favorite Players include: Asdrubal Cabrera, Howie Clark, Roy Halladay, Jake Peavy, Wes Welker, John Pohl, Larry Izzo, Brett Favre, Jamario Moon, David Wright, Reed Johnson, Trevor Hoffman.

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Favorite Athletes

Howie Clark, Kevin Millar (I don't get it either), Wes Welker, Darcy Tucker, Mats Sundin, Asdrubal Cabrera, Joe Inglett, John Pohl

Favorite Sports Teams

Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Toronto Maple Leafs/Jays/Raptors, San Diego Padres

All Time Sports Moment

Catching Roy Halladay come within one out of a no-hitter against the Tigers on the final day of the '98 season and watching Bobby Higginson take him deep. I also got to see McGowan's near no-hitter against the Rockies this past season, and any time the Yankees or Sox come to town—it's simply electric.(I just kind of extended the "Game Attended" thing. My all-time sports moment would either be Canada's 2002 Gold Medal, Super Bowl XLII, Martin Gelinas ending the Leafs greatest cup run in years in OT in 2002 (Game 6), and then Darcy Tucker killing Sami Kapanen but having Jeremy Roenick go down the ice and score on the same play. Toronto is like Boston pre-2001—not a lot of great memories.

Most Memorable Game Attended

The London Knights record-breaking unbeaten streak to open the season game (um...nice sentence) in 2004/05. It was 0-0 in OT so fans just got fed up and chucked teddy bears on the ice (it was the teddy bear toss game, so it was great).

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Joe Dimaggio's 56 game hit streak or Ripken/Favre's iron man streaks. Dimaggio's streak is simply unbelievable, and if anyone ever breaks it I would hope it's a sure-fire Hall of Famer—not a shmuck.

Ruth or Mays?

Babe Ruth—he loved to be fat and drunk.

Unitas or Montana?

I've seen more highlights of Montana, and I've also heard more about him. Looking at Unitas' stats, he looks to have had an astounding career, but being more familiar with Montana, I'd go with him.

Jordan or Russell?

Jordan—Space Jam baby...

Gretzky or Orr?

Incomparable....the greatest defenseman of all time compared to the greatest forwrad of all time. If I had to take one, it'd be Orr, because what he did as a defenseman is a bit more impressive, but I choose to appreciate both.

Pele or Maradona?

Um...I don't watch soccer...(I thought it said "Madonna" at first) but if I had to go on reputation? Pele.

Federer or Sampras?

I'm leaning towards Pistol Pete, but Federer isn't out of the running yet.

Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger—who the hell else tears their ACL and wins a Major Championship?

Petty or Earnhardt?

I never really watched racing...but wasn't Dale Earnhardt's career much longer?

Schumacher or Senna?

Michael Schumacher? If it is him, then I choose him. I don't know the other guy. Does Kimi Raikonen count?

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

If by ACC you mean Air Canada Centre then you have my answer.

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  1. by Harani
    about 23 hours ago

    Check my latest article out!

    Frustrated Carey Price Explodes in the Montreal Canadiens' locker room!
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/83657-frustrated-carey-price-explodes-in-the-canadiens-locker-room

  2. by Harani
    3 days ago

    Hey! Read my latest article on the current situation of the Montreal Canadiens.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82633-montreal-canadiens-battle-through-to-shootout-victory-against-blues

  3. by Miah
    5 days ago

    From “Jake the Snake” to “Ak-27”, the Montreal Canadiens have been dealing with numerous nicknames,

    Vote for you favourites,

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/82235-vote-for-greatest-montreal-canadiens-nickname-round-of-16

  4. by Sean
    8 days ago

    No.

    Larry Izzo "Special Teams Ace" is one of my favorite players...

    Larry Izzo "Defensive Liability" is an annoyance I'm not prepared to deal with...

    Say hello to Pierre Woods!

    -Sean

  5. by Michael
    9 days ago

    Hey BT-

    I put together a Chicago Blackhawks roundtable on who is the most underrated Blackhawk and would love it if you would take a look at it.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/80431-chicago-blackhawks-roundtable-who-is-the-most-underrated-blackhawk

    Thank you

    Michael

  6. by Alan
    9 days ago

    Yo check out my roundtable I posted based on the responses of NHL GMs that I talked to!

  7. by Sean
    9 days ago

    Ty Law to the Jets?

    http://www.examiner.com/x-1324-New-England-Patriots-Examiner~y2008m11d10-Ty-Law-signs-with-Jets-expects-to-play-against-Patriots-on-Thursday-night

  8. by Sean
    10 days ago

    I hate Thursday games. What a farce. How can you let a playoff race be decided by an extra short week that not all teams have to deal with?

    Seriously, take the Patriots. What if Sammy Morris were ready on Sunday, but not Thursday? So the Pats have to play short-handed. But the Bills get to rest everyone, and Donte Whitner is ready to play on Sunday. The Pats can't run and lose. The Bills win on a Whitner pick. And the NFL Network decides who makes the playoffs in the AFC East.

    I hate Thursday games.

  9. by Miah
    11 days ago

    ‘Must be nice to see the Habs getting kicked! :)

    alright alright, gotta give to Cesar what belongs to Cesar! Lol

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79360-toronto-maple-laughs-whos-laughing-now

    take care, Miah ;)

  10. by Sean
    11 days ago

    If the Pats don't win tomorrow, I'm writing their Eulogy on Examiner.com.

    If the Pats win tomorrow, I'm writing a "Pats will win the Super Bowl" column on Examiner.com.

    That's where I am right now.

  11. by Alan
    12 days ago

    Yo, my article on the pressures of the NHL is published!! Check it out!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79032-nhl-are-they-ruining-the-league-for-the-young-guys

    Alan

  12. by Harani
    12 days ago

    Check out my recap on the Canadiens-Blue Jackets game. Do comment!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/79020-the-lucky-montreal-canadiens-steal-a-point-from-columbus-blue-jackets

  13. by Ranger
    13 days ago

    Hey Bryan, hope all is well bro. Sorry I haven't been in touch. I was having a tough time getting over emergency surgery and MVN terminated my contract while I was in the hospital. Real classy people over there I tell you.

    When you get a chance, drop me a line at JRagus@nyrnation.com

    Hope to stay in touch.

  14. by Miah
    13 days ago

    Hi Bryan,

    no problem! you dont have to worry, take ur time. I will probably publish it around those rivalry games, like Saturday or next week.

    of course it is still cool! I wouldnt miss an opportunity to have the famous BT in my article! ;)

    I hope u re doing well,

    take care, miah ;)

  15. by Harani
    14 days ago

    Hey! Check out my latest article about the Montreal Canadiens No.1 goaltender Carey Price! Let me know what you think!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/78320-why-i-love-carey-price