Hockey Wilderness Welcomes Monica McAlister
by nathaneide on Sep 12, 2010 8:05 PM CDT
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PrintIn our efforts to bring you excellent Wild coverage, Hockey Wilderness has grown significantly over the past four seasons. What started as one man shouting into the wilderness (no pun intended), has grown into a cadre of voices, each with their strengths and perspectives on hockey, the NHL and the Minnesota Wild. First, Bryan Reynolds joined me and our coverage improved, then we added (and subsequently lost to NBC) Joe Yerdon. That was a great step, but our endeavor to take over the world was not yet complete.
Over the past season, J.S. Landry joined us, then Elise Butler added her voice and Daniel Chan came on board to cover the prospects. We are incredibly proud of the writers we have at Hockey Wilderness, and feel we provide excellent content for you, the Hockey Wilderness community.
That said, when someone who has experience writing about the Wild, and does so on a national stage, is interested in joining the fold, well, you listen.
So, we at Hockey Wilderness are proud to announce that Monica McAlister (MMcAlister) is joining us as a featured author for the 2010-2011 season. Take the jump to learn more about our newest writer.
Hej Hej Monica!
Born and raised in Michigan I attended George Mason University outside of Washington D.C. for Sports Management.
As an avid supporter of the American Special Hockey Association I spend time volunteering at local events and promoting ASHA (Heads up the 7th Annual USA Hockey Disabled Festival is in Blaine, Minnesota April 1-3, 2011). Having a passion for all things hockey I also follow (as much as possible) the Elitserien (Swedish Elite League) and the SM-liiga (Finnish League).
I have two daughters whom love hockey. My oldest first word was even hockey and all she wanted for her third birthday this past August was her own hockey skates and gloves.
You can read some of my other work at my personal hockey blog (that has been a tad bit neglected this off season) The Sin Bin Chronicles or at Detroit Sports Nation where I discuss my hometown Red Wings; and I am also currently the Minnesota Wild correspondent over at The Hockey Writers.
You can follow all of my antics via Twitter @MonicaMcAlister.
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Huge win for the Wilderness!
Welcome Monica, welcome indeed!
Just a warning to all the readers… she also loves the Red Wings. (I think I just puked a little.) But hey… no one is perfect, right? All kidding aside, Monica is an excellent writer, and I for one, am glad she is on board here at HW. Never can have enough voices in the chorus.
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Welcome
…and welcome!
Great news! I have a good feeling about this season, and about HockeyWilderness!
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can't wait
well at least she’s not a fan of anybody else in our division. can’t be a wild/ flames fan. just doesn’t seem right. can’t wait to see what you post. good luck
by THE SAVAGE BEAST on Sep 12, 2010 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
Olen pahollani, en kuullut mitä sanoit Bryan
Hey! I even said that I grew up in Michigan – I currently live in Michigan now after doing my time in DC with the Caps; but I do love me some Mikko Koivu – just remeber that.
On another note of interst that maybe you’ll all enjoy – back in Janurary I was in the hospital for two weeks (okay I am hoping that part you don’t enjoy) and they came in to take my blood pressure as I was watching the Wild/Pens game. Crosby had just opened the scoring and my blood pressure was the highest out of the entire two weeks. Luckily my mom (who is an RN) was there with me watching the game and told thjem to come back when the WIld score and try again. Sure enough Koivu scored and my blood pressure was normal.
Anyway it is great to be here – hope I can be of some use on the site.
Koivu scoring a goal. Better than Norvasc.
Maybe we can find us some Finnish articles for you this year, too. Wish we could sneak a phone into the locker room and figure out what it is that Koivu and Backs talk about.
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.
Welcome Monica!
Hockey Wilderness really did grow fast didn’t it? I have a feeling that with the way things are going with the team, they’re gonna get a lot better and we may get a lot more activity here, so it’s always good to get some new blood! Have fun in HW Monica, it’s a blast :)
JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!
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Just a warning to all the readers… she also loves the Red Wings.
She might be my new best friend lol. And here come the torches and pitchforks now…
by Call of the Wild on Sep 12, 2010 9:58 PM CDT reply actions
We don’t use torches and pitchforks. We have small arms such as AK47s and light is provided by the wave of Apache helicopters about to put hellfire missiles through your door. Not that we would use them. Just sayin.
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.
Now THAT is what I like to hear
Really the warm welcome has been great and my email has been flooded with new followers on Twitter. I will get to work on my first post (I swear I really will write).
Take your time. As much as we want to read your work, we are patient. We aren’t going anywhere.
Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota
Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.
Welcome
I’m a little late to the party, but welcome anyway. Hopefully after I get this little wedding and honeymoon out of the way at the end of the month, I’ll have more time to spend in the Wilderness.
Thanks!
You’re letting a little wedding and honeymoon get in the way of hockey?
Kidding – good luck and best wishes to the both of you :)
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