I've noted many times in this space that I am pretty much just a casual hockey fan - though I follow the team closely and keep up with all moves and news - but last night was one of the most entertaining sporting events I've witnessed in some time. Fed up with the antics of … Continue reading Bruins Bark Worse Than Vancouver’s Bite
2011 Approval Ratings – John Dennis
John Dennis is a former sportcaster for WHDH channel 7, and the current co-host of The Dennis and Callahan Show, mornings on WEEI 6:00 to 10:00 am - and simulcast on NESN from 6:00 - 9:00 am. A Pittsburgh native, Dennis graduated from Kent State in 1974, and spent three years at WDAF in Kansas City (Where he was the youngest … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – John Dennis
Bruins Sit In 0-2 Hole As Series Shifts To Boston
Despite keeping things to the closest of margins against the explosive Canucks, the Bruins still find themselves training the Stanley Cup Finals, two games to none. The series shifts back to Boston for tonight's game three - a must win affair for the Bruins. Get all the coverage of the Bruins over at BruinsLinks.com. Team … Continue reading Bruins Sit In 0-2 Hole As Series Shifts To Boston
2011 Approval Ratings – Stephen Harris
Continuing our Bruins theme, today we bring you Boston Herald Bruins writer Stephen Harris. Harris is a Herald lifer, first covering the Bruins beat back in 1979. During a period in the 1980's he was the Red Sox beat writer for the paper, but for the most part, he's been covering the Bruins. Harris is … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Stephen Harris
2011 Approval Ratings – Fred Toucher
Co-host of 98.5's morning show Toucher and Rich, Fred "Toucher" Toettcher is one many media members that will be getting their first round of approval ratings this time around. Originally from Detroit, MI, Toucher attended Rollins College in Winter Park Florida. He began his radio career in Atlanta at an AM country station, and also worked for … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Fred Toucher
Bruins Drop A Heartbreaker In Game One
The Bruins played valiantly last night, battling the favored Vancouver Canucks to a scoreless tie until just 18 seconds remained in the third period. Boston was still in the game largely due to the play of Tim Thomas, who was once again magnificent in goal for the Bruins, but really had no chance on the … Continue reading Bruins Drop A Heartbreaker In Game One
2011 Approval Ratings – Kathryn Tappen
Kathryn Tappen is NESN's host of Boston Bruins studio coverage. She broke onto the New England media scene in 2005 at NBC Channel 10 in Providence, Rhode Island, where she was the weekend sports anchor and sports reporter for the station. She also has received two Emmy nominations for sports feature reporting. Tappen has served as … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Kathryn Tappen
Quest For Cup Launches in Vancouver Tonight
A few quick thoughts on a very busy Wednesday. The Stanley Cup Finals are here at last, with game one from Vancouver being broadcast on NBC tonight beginning at 8:00pm. I'm not sure whether to be impressed or embarrassed that Dennis and Callahan have brought the likes of Dale Arnold and Kathryn Tappen into studio … Continue reading Quest For Cup Launches in Vancouver Tonight
2011 Approval Ratings – Kevin Paul Dupont
Kevin Paul Dupont is the national hockey writer for The Boston Globe. Dupont enjoys using nicknames for players and cities, and has been picking up steam on his Twitter account, which for awhile there seemed exclusively devoted to complaining about having to sit near small children and clueless parents on airplanes. He started his writing career with … Continue reading 2011 Approval Ratings – Kevin Paul Dupont
Boston Is Once Again The Hub of Hockey
The Bruins have captured the attention of New England, and Boston is once again at the center of the hockey world with the Bruins getting ready to start the Stanley Cup Finals tomorrow night in Vancouver. Bruins facing balanced skaters - Fluto Shinzawa says that the Bruins will need a repeat of their Fen 26th performance in … Continue reading Boston Is Once Again The Hub of Hockey
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