Author Archive: Erica

Long story short: After two decades of not really understanding it, Erica (aka Rookie) gave in to one of the best things about being a Montrealer: the Canadiens. She'd been a rabid TV fan for years before, which explains why she might on occasion compare hockey to TV. Hockey fans and TV fans are from two different worlds. It's an interesting line to walk, but Rookie's trying to give you the best of both worlds.

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Good Causes: One Text, Five Dollars, Two Tickets

| April 18, 2013 | Reply
Good Causes: One Text, Five Dollars, Two Tickets

By Erica, Contributor, All Habs Hockey Magazine MONTREAL, QC. — The Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation recently launched a contest called “Support Our Youth In Playoffs.” Everyone who texts a $5 donation to the Children’s Foundation is entered to win a pair … Continue reading

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Rocket Power: Canadiens Speaking up for Autism Speaks

| April 12, 2013 | 1 Reply
Rocket Power: Canadiens Speaking up for Autism Speaks

By Erica, Contributor, All Habs Hockey Magazine Rocket Power is an initiative pioneered by Rocket Sports Media designed to mobilize hockey fans to support charitable organizations and to get involved in their communities. We are proud to help raise awareness with a series of … Continue reading

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Good Causes: Kids Help Phone

| February 17, 2013 | 3 Replies
Good Causes: Kids Help Phone

By Erica, Staff Writer, All Habs Hockey Magazine Rocket Power is an initiative pioneered by Rocket Sports Media designed to mobilize hockey fans to support charitable organizations and to get involved in their communities. We proud to help raise awareness with … Continue reading

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Lockout-proof Giving

| December 10, 2012 | Reply
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Lockout-proof Giving

By Erica, Staff Writer, All Habs Hockey Magazine, with additional content by Rick, Chantal, and Kristina. MONTREAL, QC. — If there’s one thing that’s aggravating hockey fans this holiday season, it’s not the three weeks that they spend trying to get … Continue reading

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Two Minutes for Asking: What’s a Locked-Out Fan To Do?

| October 9, 2012 | 2 Replies
Two Minutes for Asking: What’s a Locked-Out Fan To Do?

Welcome to another installment of Two Minutes for Asking, All Habs’ advice column for hockey fans. This edition is meant to help you with solve some problems you might be having now that there is no NHL hockey to help get you through the day. Continue reading

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Someone I Would be Proud to Vote For

| August 31, 2012 | Reply
Someone I Would be Proud to Vote For

This Tuesday, September 4th, the province of Quebec will hold provincial elections. I’m less than thrilled about this. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud to be a voting citizen and I would never not vote in an important election… but this election makes me feel like all I’m doing is picking a poison. I’m not sure there’s anyone worth voting for. Continue reading

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I’m a Sports Fan, Not a Pretender

| July 7, 2012 | 3 Replies
I’m a Sports Fan, Not a Pretender

By Rookie, Staff Writer, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. — No one on Twitter, to my knowledge, ever blocked me until yesterday, when I was blocked by an Emmy-winning actor. I haven’t been blocked by sports agent Allan Walsh, or “journalist” Damien Cox, … Continue reading

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Two Minutes for Asking: July 1st Woes

| June 30, 2012 | Reply
Two Minutes for Asking: July 1st Woes

by Rookie, Staff Writer, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to Two Minutes For Asking, the All Habs Network’s new advice column for hockey fans. Please be warned that it might not always be good advice, and it might not be what you want … Continue reading

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Should Max Pacioretty Win the Masterton Trophy?

| June 19, 2012 | 1 Reply
Should Max Pacioretty Win the Masterton Trophy?

by Rookie, Staff Writer, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. – By definition, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded to “the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.” I know that these days, those … Continue reading

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Two Minutes For Asking: Need Hockey Fan Advice?

| June 17, 2012 | Reply
Two Minutes For Asking: Need Hockey Fan Advice?

by Rookie, Staff Writer, AllHabs.net MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to Two Minutes For Asking, the All Habs Network’s new advice column for hockey fans. Please be warned that it might not always be good advice, and it might not be what … Continue reading

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