Category: Up Close

Up Close With David Hutchison: From Classroom to In Goal

| April 27, 2013 | Reply
Up Close With David Hutchison: From Classroom to In Goal

by Amy Johnson, Managing Editor, HockeyPub.com PHILADELPHIA, PA – When you were young, how many times did grown-ups ask you what you wanted to be when you grew up?  What was your answer?  For me, I would proudly announce that I … Continue reading

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Up Close with Ken Dryden: From Goalie to Academic

| March 2, 2013 | 2 Replies
Up Close with Ken Dryden: From Goalie to Academic

“Up Close” is an All Habs Hockey Magazine feature that gives readers a back-stage pass to athletes, management and sports personalities via our exclusive interviews.  Previous guests have included HNIC’s Steve Porter, NASCAR’s Andrew Ranger, Habs prospect Mark MacMillan, Montreal’s … Continue reading

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Up Close with Brandy Saturley: Red, White and Dryden

| January 22, 2013 | 1 Reply
Up Close with Brandy Saturley: Red, White and Dryden

“Up Close” is an All Habs Hockey Magazine feature that gives readers a back-stage pass to athletes, management and sports personalities via our exclusive interviews.  Previous guests have included HNIC’s Steve Porter, NASCAR’s Andrew Ranger, Habs prospect Mark MacMillan , Canadiens … Continue reading

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Up Close with Josh Gorges: A Respected, Dedicated Leader

| January 22, 2013 | 2 Replies
Up Close with Josh Gorges: A Respected, Dedicated Leader

“Up Close” is an All Habs Hockey Magazine feature that gives readers a back-stage pass to athletes, management and sports personalities via our exclusive interviews.  Previous guests have included HNIC’s Steve Porter, NASCAR’s Andrew Ranger, Habs prospect Mark MacMillan and … Continue reading

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Up Close with Mark MacMillan: Habs Prospect with Discipline, Character

| November 24, 2012 | 3 Replies
Up Close with Mark MacMillan: Habs Prospect with Discipline, Character

This past season was Mark MacMillan’s first one in North Dakota where he had a very respectable freshman year, finishing with seven goals and 23 points in 42 games played. It didn’t take long for him to realize that balancing classes, practices, workouts and homework at night takes discipline and commitment. Continue reading

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Andrew Ranger: Partisan du CH, Champion NASCAR

| September 13, 2012 | Reply
Andrew Ranger: Partisan du CH, Champion NASCAR

  par Steven Ellis, Rédacteur, AllHabs.net – Traduit par Chantal OAKVILLE, ON — Le Canadien de Montréal possède l’une des histoires les plus riches dans le monde du sport. Avec 24 Coupes Stanley derrière la cravate et plusieurs joueurs au … Continue reading

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Up Close with Andrew Ranger: Habs Fan, NASCAR Champion

| September 13, 2012 | 1 Reply
Up Close with Andrew Ranger: Habs Fan, NASCAR Champion

The Montreal Canadiens have one of the most storied histories in all of sports. From winning 24 Stanley Cups and sending endless players to the Hockey Hall Of Fame, it’s hard to not to be considered the greatest team in hockey (except in 2011-2012, of course!). When you win games, you attract famous talent, including NASCAR driver Andrew Ranger. Continue reading

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Up Close with Annakin Slayd: Montreal’s Hip-Hop Star

| July 4, 2012 | 2 Replies
Up Close with Annakin Slayd: Montreal’s Hip-Hop Star

“As an artist, when you’re sad about something or concerned about something, you start to create.” For fans of Montreal hip-hop artist Annakin Slayd, the songs of his that they replay over and over again reflect some of his most sad and concerning moments as a sports fan. “I can only make a song if it’s inspired by something.” Continue reading

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Up Close with Steve Porter: HNIC’s Mash-up Magician

| November 4, 2011 | 3 Replies
Up Close with Steve Porter: HNIC’s Mash-up Magician

“To be involved with the CBC and Hockey Night In Canada is an absolute honor. I mean, for me I feel like it’s the pinnacle of what I’m doing.” — Steve Porter Continue reading

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