Pro Sports Blogging

Gold Canada Gold! A letter to the IOC regarding Women’s Hockey

Posted on 26 Feb 2010 by Corey Krakower.

Dear IOC (International Overreacting Conservatives), I am an avid hockey fan writing you this open letter simply to express my disappointment with your disappointment regarding yesterday’s Women’s Hockey Final. First and foremost, put yourself in the shoes (or skates) of the players representing both Canada and the USA. Rather than commend them for their accomplishments, before the game yo...

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TEAM CANAndrum – An Overview of Canada’s 3 Preliminary Games

Posted on 22 Feb 2010 by Corey Krakower.

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. This was supposed to be easy. Martin Brodeur is the greatest goalie of all time and has won a gold medal. Chris Pronger and Scott Niedermayer are first ballot hall of famers. Keith and Seabrook are the best D-pairing in the NHL and can stop anyone. Dan Boyle anchors the best PP in the Western Conference. The San Jose line is unstoppable. Sidney Crosby i...

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Team Canada – the final projected roster

Posted on 24 Dec 2009 by Corey Krakower.

With one week to go before Hockey Canada announces their Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team; radios, newspapers and internet sites all feature discussions on who’s going to make the team and who’s going to get cut. On Monday, December 7, I posted a blog called “Solid Gold” , in which I tried to project what Team Canada will look like. 2 weeks later; I am ready to submit...

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Campaign for #91 – An open letter to Steve Yzerman

Posted on 5 Nov 2009 by Corey Krakower.

From: Corey Krakower Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2009 To: Steve Yzerman CC: Mike Babcock Subject: Team Canada Mr. Yzerman, I am by no means an expert in the field of player evaluation. In fact, my hockey expertise is limited to coaching minor hockey and running a AAA organization in the spring. I am simply an avid hockey fan, with a special interest in Team Canada and the Olympics. Wh...