Vancouver 09/11/19- Written for Jaysjournal.com The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best farm systems in all of baseball. Right from the bottom, they have a wonderful set up in Dunedin, and at the top, they have a perfect situation in Buffalo. While the main prospects find themselves in Buffalo and New Hampshire, there … Continue reading Toronto Blue Jays Farm Update
Author: Ben Steiner
Where are They Now? Sami Salo
04/10/19 Vancouver- Written for The Canuck Way. Over the course of the offseason, I will be writing up on a series of past Vancouver Canucks’ players with the question in mind — where are they now? To kick off the series, let’s take a look at long-tenured defenceman Sami Salo. Sami Salo was once one of … Continue reading Where are They Now? Sami Salo
Three Strikes, You’re Out!
04/09/19 Toronto- Three strikes, you're out! Thats been a common phrase found in blue jays games so far in 2019 as Toronto has sputtered to a 3-8 start. The Blue Jays have been both elite, and abysmal when it comes to strikeouts. Defensively? They lead the league in K’s as their starting rotation has been dominant … Continue reading Three Strikes, You’re Out!
Looking at the Canucks Draft Lottery Chances
Written for The Canuck Way Vancouver 04/08/19- The Vancouver Canucks will be paying close attention to the draft lottery on Tuesday. Here’s a look at their chances of winning the lottery. What an exciting time for hockey fans. The weather is finally getting nice, and the playoffs are right around the corner. The playoffs are … Continue reading Looking at the Canucks Draft Lottery Chances
Sports are Cyclical, and the Jays are Discovering That
04/05/19 Vancouver- Remember the Blue Jays short foray in to baseballs elite? It is certainly hard to imagine that just two seasons ago, Toronto was considered one of baseball's best teams and was preparing for yet another competitive playoff run. Oh how times have changed. 2015 was the Jays first real shot at a title, and … Continue reading Sports are Cyclical, and the Jays are Discovering That
Who Should Canucks Fans Cheer For?
For the fourth straight season, the Vancouver Canucks will be spectators of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, meaning Canucks fans will have to wait until September to see their team on the ice again. Despite there being no more Vancouver Canucks hockey for this season, there are still plenty of reasons to watch this year’s edition of the … Continue reading Who Should Canucks Fans Cheer For?
Vancouver’s Best Sporting Atmosphere
In their heyday, the gameday experience at Canucks games was like no other. 18,000 screaming, passionate Vancouverites all jamming out to one of the best teams in hockey, leading to a truly electric Rogers Arena atmosphere. In recent years though, as the Canucks play has worsened, so has the arena’s atmosphere. What was once undoubtedly … Continue reading Vancouver’s Best Sporting Atmosphere
The Vancouver Canucks’ Goalie Carousel
Written for and published at thecanuckway.com How did that happen? That’s the question many Vancouver Canucks fans were asking themselves when 19-year-old junior netminder Michael DiPietro found himself in between the pipes for in their recent 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. While the Vancouver Canucks organization has long been regarded as a goalie graveyard, the … Continue reading The Vancouver Canucks’ Goalie Carousel
The Nat, Vancouver’s Treasure
Charming, retro and nostalgic. Three words which perfectly describe Vancouver’s lone baseball stadium. The Nat Bailey Stadium, built in 1951 and originally called “Capilano Stadium,” has been home to many baseball clubs through its tenure, and is currently the home of the Toronto Blue Jays single-A affiliate the Vancouver Canadians. The stadium has undergone many … Continue reading The Nat, Vancouver’s Treasure
Catching Up With the Warriors
After two weeks away, the Vancouver Warriors returned home to the friendly confines of Rogers Arena where they fell for the second time at home to the visiting Saskatchewan Rush by a score of 15-13. Since the last time we checked in with the Warriors, lots has happened both on and off the field. On … Continue reading Catching Up With the Warriors