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NHL Lockout Continues

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NEW YORK, NY – Meeting continued today between the NHL and the NHLPA regarding the current lockout situation. Despite meeting, no further progress has been made. According to an article in the LA Times, the cancellation of preseason cost the NHL $100million and most likely, are days away from canceling the start of regular season games, which were scheduled to begin October 11.

NHL LockoutSome players including Dan Cleary (Detroit Red Wings) have stated that they think the lockout could potential last the entire season. Hockey fans and players hope this doesn’t happen, but in the mean time, many players have been going overseas to play on month-to-month contracts or have been training with the American Hockey League. Minor league teams have been offering ticket packages to fan still wishing to enjoy hockey while the NHL is locked out.

Some players are sick of the continuous lockouts since Gary Bettman has been commissioner of the NHL.  Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) has claimed he may not return to the NHL if he does agree with the terms between the NHL and NHLPA.  I’m sure he’s not the only player considering this.

For those of you that know me, you know I am an avid hockey fan. I was heartbroken when Nick Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings) announced his retirement earlier this year and I was even more disappointed when the lockout officially happened. At the rate negotiations are going, I worried the Winter Classic will be cancelled. I was so excited when they made the announcement that the Winter Classic was going to be held in the University of Michigan’s Big House and that it would be an Original Six game. I was prepared to fly home from New York City for it. Now, my hopes a slowly fading. As more time passes without a deal between the NHL and NHLPA, the more I feel like I’m going to miss out on the game.

For now, it’s just a waiting game.  No plans have been made to continue discussions meaning the start of regular season will most likely be delayed.

Kings Capture Royal Reward: Lord Stanley’s Cup

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2012 Stanley Cup Champions: LA KingsLOS ANGELES, CA – It’s been 45 since the formation of the Los Angeles Kings, and tonight they made history by winning their first Stanley Cup.  It took six games for the Kings to reach this milestone in the franchise’s history, but with a 6-1 final score against the New Jersey Devils, the Stanley Cup is calling Los Angeles it’s home for 2012.

The Kings have done a lot to get to this point.  They defeated the Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, and Phoenix Coyotes, the 1-3 seeded teams in the Western Conference.  Vancouver also had the best record overall this year.  The Kings won each of those rounds in five games or less, with the Stanley Cup Final round being the first round that they played a sixth game.  They are also the first team to win the Stanley Cup in their home arena since 1998 when the Detroit Red Wings did it.  And on top of that, the first team to be up 3-0 in a series and win it in Game 6.  The Kings were making history all post season.

The Kings started out strong in the first period by scoring three goals during a five minute penalty for boarding by Devils player, Steve Bernier, who also received a game misconduct. As the second period started, the Kings added to their lead with a goal by Jeff Carter.  The Devils got on the board in the second period with 1:15 left in the period with a goal scored by Adam Henrique.

The Kings and Devils both played strong in the third period, and at 16:15 in the third period, Trevor Lewis scored an empty net goal.  New Jersey goalie, Marty Brodeur, returned to the net right after Kings’ fifth goal only to allow another making the final score, 6-1 in favor of the LA Kings.

This is truly a Cinderella story.  The Los Angeles Kings struggled to even gain a playoff position at the end of the 2011-2012 NHL season.  They ended up with the 8th-seeded position meaning they were paired again the number one team, the Vancouver Canucks.  Many expected the Kings to be out in the first round, based on the team they were facing.  They took America by surprise when they went up 3-0 against the Canucks, finishing the series in five games.

As the Kings entered the second round, they face the St. Louis Blues, who were one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year.  They were no match for the Los Angeles Kings though, as they were swept in four games.

That left only the Phoenix Coyotes in their way to the Stanley Cup Final.  Like a repeat from the first round, Kings won the first three games and ended the series in five.  For the first time in 11 years, they made it to the Stanley Cup Final, and this year they captured the cup.

All that was left was the New Jersey Devils.  They were up 3-0 again in this series and all looked well for them to win it in four or five games again, but the Devils put on the pressure and stayed alive for a couple of game.  LA’s win is huge because they broke so many records during the post season, and there is one more to add to it.  They are the first number 8-seeded team to win the Stanley Cup.  They fought long and hard to win the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and truly deserve the title.

*Note: This article is not affiliated with the Los Angeles Kings or the NHL.  It is written by a private writer.

The Triple Crown Will Have to Wait

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I'll Have Another Horse RacingELMONT, NY – The Belmont Stakes takes place tomorrow, but Triple Crown Candidate, I’ll Have Another, will not be there.  The colt’s owner, Paul Reddam, announced during a press conference today that I’ll Have Another will be retired due to tendonitis in the horse’s left front leg.

With the retirement, the chance of someone winning the Triple Crown has been put to rest for yet another year.  “I’m afraid history is going to have to wait for another day,” Reddam stated during the press conference.  It has been 34 years since anyone has won the Triple Crown, and the three-year-old colt had the chance to make history.  It comes as a very big disappointment.

*Note: This article is not affiliated with the Belmont Stakes.  It has been published by a private writer.

Devils Stay Alive

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NDJ vs. LAKLOS ANGELES, CA – With a 3-1 win at the Staples Center, the New Jersey Devils avoid being swept by the Los Angeles Kings in Game four of the Stanley Cup Final.

Both teams went scoreless in the first two periods of the game.  The tie was broken in the third period by Patrick Elias of the New Jersey Devils.  Sixty seconds later, the Kings answered the goal with a goal of thier own by Drew Doughty on the power play.  At 15:29 in the third period, the Devils took the lead again with a goal by rookie, Adam Henrique.  The Devils added to their lead with an empty net goal by Ilya Kovalchuk.

This win is huge for the New Jersey Devils who found themselves at risk of being swept by the Kings for the ultimate hockey trophy, the Stanley Cup.  New Jersey goaltender, Marty Brodeur said after the game that they were glad to win tonight because the Devils wanted to give their fans at least one more game in the home arena because the fans support them so much.

Does this mean the Devils have a chance at winning the Stanley Cup? Well, sure.  They’re not out yet.  They are three games away from winning.  But one must not overlook the Kings who have not lost a road game during the post-season this year.  We’ll just have to wait and find out.

Game 5 will be in New Jersey at 8pm Eastern Standard time.  The game with be broadcasted on NBC.

 *Note: This article is not affiliated with the NHL, the New Jersey Devils or the Los Angeles Kings.  It is written by a private writer.
 

Racing Returns to the Motor City

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Detroit Grand Prix 2012 LogoBELLE ISLE, MI – After four years racing has returned to Detroit with the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.  The Grand Prix features a 2.1 mile track with 14 exciting turns, and plenty of grand stands for fans to cheer on their favorite drivers.  There is even the Meijer Fun Zone for families and kids to enjoy between races.

Today was Social Media Saturday sponsored by Channel 7 – WXYZ, Detroit.  I was lucky enough to be able to attend the event.  You can see my tweets and Facebook posts from throughout the day on each of my pages, but here is a recap:

The day started out with a trip behind the scenes of the Grand Prix, so I was able to see where all the cars were with all the teams hard at work on them.  I’ve never been to a race before, so being this close to the cars are the drivers was awesome!  While back there, Channel 7 arranged for Jim Jordan, a member of the Dempsey Racing team to talk with us.  And when I say Dempsey Racing, I mean Patrick Dempsey, as in Dr. McDreamy.

For those of you that don’t know, Patrick Dempsey is not only an actor, but he is also a race car driver and was in Detroit to race in the Grand Prix.  Dempsey actually got his start in racing from doing voiceovers in Mazda commercials.  He had always had a passion for racing, and Mazda gave him his start.  I learned a lot about Dempsey Racing as well as Patrick Dempsey himself from Jim Jordan.  You can get updates from Jordan and all the other members of the Dempsey Racing team by following them on Twitter, @GoDempseyRacing.

Dane MoxlowMeeting with Jordan was not the only meet and greet during the day.  I got to meet race car driver and Michigan native, Dane Moxlow.  I got to hear about his take on the Belle Isle Grand Prix course and how he uses social media to stay connected with fans.  He especially likes Twitter because it’s a way for fans to get real-time updates during race weekends.  Be sure to follow him on twitter, @DMoxlow.

One final stop before heading to the grand stands to watch the races was the Team Chevy tent.  There was an autograph session going on, snacks, and beautiful Chevy cars to check out.  After getting my autographs, I headed to the stands to watch the races!

I did not stay for the entire Grand Prix, but the races I did get to see were pretty exciting.  This was like nothing I had experienced before.  It’s great that the city of Detroit was able to bring the Grand Prix back this year, and I’m extremely grateful that I got to experience it.  And with the help of Channel 7, I got to experience it in style!

The Grand Prix continues tomorrow where you can attend the IZOD IndyCar Series race, the Pirelli World Challenge Series race #2, and the Firestone Indy Lights race.  Tickets are limited, but available, so be sure to grab them before they’re gone.  And even though Social Media Saturday is over, you can still tell everyone about the event.  Don’t forget to us the hashtag #detroitgp when tweeting your updates!

Note: This is not a publication associated with Channel 7 – WXYZ or the Chevrolet Grand Prix.  This was written as an opinion piece by a private writer.

Lidstrom Retires from NHL

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DETROIT, MI – This morning Detroit Red Wings captain, Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement from hockey and the Detroit Red Wings during a press conference at Joe Louis Arena.  Lidstrom has played with the Wings for twenty seasons and has served as the captain of the team for the last six years.

Lidstrom stated, “Retiring today allows me to walk away from the game with pride, rather than have the game walk away from me.”

Lidstrom had a “Hall of Fame” career. He has helped the Red Wings win four Stanley Cups.  He has also been awarded the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman seven times. Lidstrom has played in 1,564 regular-season games in his NHL career putting him behind Gordie Howe on Detroit’s all-time list. Other statistic are 1,142 points (264 goals & 878 assists) which is the fourth most in franchise history.

Lidstrom’s Stanley Cup Playoffs numbers are just as impressive as his regular season statistics. During his career he never missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs, meaning he’s appeared in 263 post-season games. During the playoffs he’s score 54 goals, had 129 assists for a total of 183 career playoff points.

Hockeytown will surely miss Nicklas Lidstrom.  Thanks for twenty year of great hockey.

*Note: This is not a published story from the Detroit Red Wings. Everything stated comes from a private writer.

Google is Here to Help

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When I first took a PR class, I remember learning about the importance of a press release.  Covering the 5W’s and making sure the most important information came first in.

Well I recently discovered something in Google Docs…templates!  And one of those templates is for a press release.  This is a great resource if you want to make a professional press release, without having to spend too much time formatting it.

Plus, there are plenty of other resources on Google Doc Templates.  You can find templates for resumes, cover letters, school projects, and everything else!  This is a great place to help you out with any kind of document.  Be sure to check it out.