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Justin Halbersma

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.

Jonathan Quick Emerging From The Shadows

Justin Halbersma | June 6, 2012

Silently, stealthily, he operates.  Jonathan Quick stands as a man against the tide in nets for the Los Angeles Kings.  Previously, he was a relative unknown, keeping the crease warm…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, NHL News

Nicklas Lidstrom: Among the Best Ever

Justin Halbersma | May 31, 2012

The time has come, as it has for all great hockey players.  The time is now for Nicklas Lidstrom, captain of the Detroit Red Wings. After 20 seasons in the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings

Blues Looking To Offseason For Answers

Justin Halbersma | May 19, 2012

So what do the St. Louis Blues need to do? The St. Louis Blues entered the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs as one of the favorites to win the silver chalice.…

Categories St Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues Left Looking For Answers After Sweep

Justin Halbersma | May 7, 2012

It wasn’t supposed to end like this for the St. Louis Blues. After a stellar regular season in which the Blues finished second overall in the league, few expected the…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues

Kings Crown Blues, Go Up 3-0 In Series

Justin Halbersma | May 5, 2012

Was it really supposed to end like this for the St. Louis Blues? When the buzzer sounded on Game 3 of the Western Conference semi-finals between the Blues and L.A.…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, St Louis Blues

Blues Looking to Slow Down Quick

Justin Halbersma | May 1, 2012

The script to the Stanley Cup Finals has taken an unexpected twist for the St. Louis Blues. After dispatching the San Jose Sharks in five games, the Blues appeared on…

Categories St Louis Blues

A Look Back: Blues vs Red Wings

Justin Halbersma | April 28, 2012

This year’s edition of the St. Louis Blues has done something seemingly thought impossible.  They finished ahead of the mighty Detroit Red Wings in the Central Division. The Wings and…

Categories St Louis Blues

Five Alive: Blues Eliminate Sharks in Five Games

Justin Halbersma | April 21, 2012

The St. Louis Blues have eliminated the San Jose Sharks. After losing the first game of the series in overtime, the St. Louis Blues have rattled off four consecutive wins…

Categories St Louis Blues

Blues Go Shark Fishing

Justin Halbersma | April 11, 2012

The St. Louis Blues’ first round playoff opponent has been set.  The time for talk is over. When the dust of the regular season battles cleared, the Blues had drawn…

Categories St Louis Blues

Is Brian Elliott a Vezina Trophy Candidate?

Justin Halbersma | April 4, 2012

The St. Louis Blues have become one of the NHL’s elite teams this season.  While the goaltending of Jaroslav Halak was expected to propel the Blues into the upper echelon…

Categories St Louis Blues

Blues Going Through Pre-Postseason Slump

Justin Halbersma | March 25, 2012

If there was ever a good time for a St. Louis Blues slump, this was it.  The Blues are coming off an uncharacteristic 1-0 loss to the LA Kings.  It…

Categories St Louis Blues

Remembering the Past: Adam Oates

Justin Halbersma | March 17, 2012

The St. Louis Blues are enjoying their best season in a long time, having climbed to the number one rank in the National Hockey League.  Led by topflight goaltending, rock-solid…

Categories Hockey History, Player Profiles, St Louis Blues
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