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Cristiano Simonetta

Cristiano Simonetta is in his third year studying broadcast journalism at the University in Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is also the executive producer and lead play-by-play broadcaster for Illini Hockey's ACHA DI club. Follow him on Twitter at @CMS_74_.

Recent Injuries Open Door for Blues Prospects

Cristiano Simonetta | September 20, 2017

The St. Louis Blues will start the 2017-18 season shorthanded. Both forward Zach Sanford and defenseman Jay Bouwmeester are scheduled to miss time with respective injuries, the team announced Tuesday.…

Categories Blues Prospects, St Louis Blues

Blues Pipeline Boasts Talent at All Positions

Cristiano Simonetta | August 18, 2017

For the most part, the St. Louis Blues pride themselves on shaping their roster from within instead of seeking players outside the organization. They aren’t likely to sign a highly-touted…

Categories Blues Prospects, St Louis Blues

Doug Armstrong’s Impressive Offseason

Cristiano Simonetta | July 24, 2017

Heading into the 2017 offseason, St. Louis Blues fans weren’t expecting much from general manager Doug Armstrong. Fifty years of mediocrity in the form of zero Stanley Cup wins will…

Categories Blues Management, St Louis Blues

NHL Announces Feasibility Study for University of Illinois

Cristiano Simonetta | June 25, 2017

The NHL and the NHLPA has announced that a feasibility study will be conducted at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign to determine their eligibility for NCAA Division I hockey.…

Categories College Hockey, NCAA

Jackman Will Help Blues Prospects Flourish

Cristiano Simonetta | June 3, 2017

The St. Louis Blues have added another former player to their coaching regime with the signing of Barret Jackman as the team’s development coach. Jackman, 36, spent 14 years in…

Categories Blues Management, St Louis Blues

5 Keys for the Blues in Game 4

Cristiano Simonetta | May 2, 2017

The St. Louis Blues face a pivotal Game 4 tonight in the Music City against the Nashville Predators. Down 2-1 in the series, the Blues hope to shift momentum back…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues

Jake Allen Leads Blues Down the Stretch

Cristiano Simonetta | April 8, 2017

At the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, goaltender Brian Elliott was traded from the St. Louis Blues to the Calgary Flames. A mere month after a memorable trip to the…

Categories Blues Goaltending, St Louis Blues

Blues’ Top 5 Games So Far

Cristiano Simonetta | January 12, 2017

Through 41 games of the 2016-17 NHL campaign, the St. Louis Blues have struggled to maintain their regular season success. With key pieces of last year’s roster like longtime captain…

Categories St Louis Blues, Top 10 Lists

Injuries Not Slowing Blackhawks

Cristiano Simonetta | December 23, 2016

It’s been a December to remember for the Chicago Blackhawks so far in the 2016-17 season. They’ve sported a record of 7-3-1 this month and sit atop the Western Conference…

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