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Justin Halbersma

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Born in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, and living in Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Justin has been involved with hockey for over 15 years. He has written for local newspapers from 1994-2009. He brings a combination of passion and humor to his articles that frame his love of hockey. His style includes opinion pieces and historical fact. He finds game reviews "boring on their own" and aims to bring each piece to life in its own way. He currently owns www.openingfaceoff.net, and is looking forward to contributing regularly to thehockeywriters.com.

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How the Carolina Hurricanes Were Built

How the Carolina Hurricanes Were Built

January 20th, 2014 Today we take a look at how the current Carolina Hurricanes roster was built.  This is the story of how a Hurricane is formed. Carolina Roster:  Goaltenders Cam Ward is the de  facto starter of the Hurricanes when healthy.  He is a home-grown product, having been drafted by the Hurricanes in 2002 in the first rund, 25th...
Carolina Crowding: Hurricanes' Goalie Jam

Carolina Crowding: Hurricanes' Goalie Jam

January 13th, 2014 The Carolina Hurricanes have been one of the NHL's hottest teams of late, sporting a 5-1 record in their last six games.  Their latest effort, a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets last Friday evening, has done little to quell the expectations the Hurricanes have built for themselves. It also did little to solve the three...
Carolina Hurricanes: Midseason Report Card

Carolina Hurricanes: Midseason Report Card

January 7th, 2014 The Carolina Hurricanes are forty-three games into the 2013-14 NHL regular season.  They carry an 18-16-9 record, and sit two points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs for one of the wild card playoff spots in the Eastern Conference.  They are an enigmatic team...a team that should be higher in the standings than they are, yet still...
Hockey Not Immune To Time

Hockey Not Immune To Time

December 19th, 2013 It’s a Canadian tradition…one that may be a bit frayed these days. Hockey Night in Canada.  Names like Bob Cole,  Harry Neale,  Dick Irvin Jr.,  Ron MacLean, Don Cherry,  Chris Cuthburt, Don Wittman, and Foster Hewitt filled our Saturday evenings, either by radio or by television.  We watched the greats of the past, listened...
Flashback Friday:  Ray Bourque

Flashback Friday: Ray Bourque

December 13th, 2013 When pictures of excellence come to mind in the hockey world, one's thoughts often turn to the likes of Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Maurice Richard, and Bobby Orr; and rightfully so, for these names serve as some of the solid foundation upon which NHL hockey excitement was born.  Today, in the first edition of Flashback Friday, I want...
The Icing Line--Looking Back At Paul Laus

The Icing Line--Looking Back At Paul Laus

July 13th, 2012 Paul Laus patrolled the Florida Panthers' blue line from 1993-2002.  He was tough, rugged, and knew his role on the team.  He could hit.  He would fight.  He defended the stars on his team.  He was one of those players that flew under the radar, not known for immense scoring feats or spectacular plays.  But he was a player that...
Should The Senators Acquire Roberto Luongo?

Should The Senators Acquire Roberto Luongo?

July 8th, 2012 It’s no secret that Roberto Luongo has indirectly (or directly) tipped the Vancouver Canucks’ hand by stating his time in British Columbia is done. In fact what most sports betting sites were predicting was that he would have been moved already. Many have speculated on Luongo's future since the Canucks signed Cory Schneider to...
Senators Make Moves On Day One Of Free Agency

Senators Make Moves On Day One Of Free Agency

July 1st, 2012 The first day of the annual feeding frenzy known as NHL Free Agency has begun. It has been classed as a weak free agency class this time around.  Very few big names were available this year.  But NHL fans would take solace in the fact that there would be enough star power to make this summer attractive.  Names like Zach Parise,...
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