Posts About "Social Media"
The Best NHL Tweets of 2018 (So Far)
May 18th, 2018 Since hockey is a sport with a rich and diverse culture surrounding its fans and players, it should come as no surprise that this can lead to some very entertaining moments on social media. Between larger-than-life NHL players, rabid fanbases that see hockey as a religion, and franchises who just understand how to run a social media...
Devils Fan Scores Free Season Ticket
September 13th, 2017 Season tickets to an NHL team can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands. For New Jersey Devils fan Nick Donnelly, it only cost a few minutes of his time on social media. The Lucky Devils Fan On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Donnelly asked his favorite team what would it take to score season tickets using the currency of...
Off the Crossbar: Buffalo Sports Media Biding Time
May 10th, 2017 It’s coming up on a month since Sabres owner Terry Pegula axed Tim Murray. With no official news on a new Sabres general manager, columnists and beat writers are struggling to pass the time. They jumped at the chance to join a roundtable discussion that turned the focus around to what they’re up to while waiting. “I’m not...
Cam Johnson, He's Back
November 24th, 2016 Recently after a 1-1 tie against the Denver Pioneers, University of North Dakota junior All-American goalie Cam Johnson told the media that he sees everything the fans say about him on social media. In a Grand Forks Herald feature, Johnson told UND hockey beat writer Brad Schlossman, “that he likes to troll social media and see...
2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets Social Media Guide
October 1st, 2016 Never A Dull Moment Boredom does not exist. When it comes to the Columbus Blue Jackets on social media, there is no boredom. Whether you closely follow the team for updates or contests, or read the latest news about the team, or talk with other fans, there is always something to do. Are you new to the social media thing? Do you...
Boston Bruins Social Media Guide
September 9th, 2016 There are plenty of ways that you can define the age in which we currently live. For many of us, our lives circulate so much around social media, such that we feel the need to tweet, snap, or post everything that we see and do. Luckily for us, sports teams are no exception to the rule. In the age of social media, sports fans can...
The Effects of Social Media on the Kane Investigation
August 8th, 2015 He’s a three-time Stanley Cup winner, a Conn Smythe winner, an Olympic silver medalist and a Calder Trophy winner along with many other accomplishments. When his game his on, he’s one of the purist goal scorers in the NHL. Now, his day with the Cup right around the corner and due for a big raise in 2015-16, the news surrounding...
Stop Villainizing the Media!
April 22nd, 2015 In today's age of social media, sports coverage has transformed into a job where immediate access is not only expected, it's demanded. Beat writers are constantly tweeting and posting about the team they're covering and there's a reason for that; it's their job. The relationship between the media and athletes is often tenuous and,...
Your Western Hockey League Social Media Guide
August 17th, 2014 With training camps set to open across the Western Hockey League next week, it's time to make sure you are plugged into the league. Whether you are a junior hockey fan, want to keep up with NHL Draft prospects, or have a favorite team, there are plenty of folks for you to follow on social media. Here are 10 people you should be...
The Hershey Bears and Trademarks
August 7th, 2014 The Hershey Bears coined the phrase "Defend The Den" as their rallying cry to begin the 2013-14 season under newly hired head coach Mike Haviland. The team had lost in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals for the third straight season and the marketing group shook things up. Thus, Defend the Den was developed and quickly put into the...
Boston Bruins Social Media Guide
August 6th, 2014 From fan run blogs to mainsteam media the Boston Bruins are a team that is well covered in all facets of media. Whether you be looking to connect with others on twitter, read interesting and insightful articles or learn more about the team, the following list should be able to provide even the newest fan of the team with a list of who to...
St. Louis Blues Social Media Guide
July 23rd, 2014 It’s official, folks: summer has arrived. Those long, grueling days where AHL signings trickle in about once a day seem as though they are here to stay. What is a die-hard hockey fan to do when the talk of the land is baseball and NFL training camp? You can still focus on hockey if you have the proper resources. Especially in...
National Collegiate Hockey Conference Social Media Guide
July 21st, 2014 The National Collegiate Hockey Conference is entering its second season. While it's the off-season, there's still breaking news. Currently, a number of players are attending NHL development Camps. Last summer, I wrote a blog post on top-10 must follow NCHC twitter accounts. This summer, I have decided to put together the NCHC...
