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Friday, December 2, 2011

Covering a Flyers Game Live (Inside Access) - Final chapter

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Flyers - (Inside access)


Completing my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

After our time with the players had finished we then went to a separate press room, where coach Laviolette came to have his post-game press conference...

Shortly after we gathered in the press room Peter Laviolette came in to address us.

Approximately five minutes of time is taken answering questions.

I've often thought over the years, what it must be like at the end of your work day to be questioned by people about what you had just done. Plus, the public nature of the situation certainly adds to feelings of the moment.

Laviolette takes his job very seriously, as do the members of the press. The routine of this part of everyone's day grows repetitive, especially after non-descript games.

While the Flyers-Canadiens game I have been writing about resulted in a win, losses naturally create a different tone.

After the Flyers personnel informed us that the time for questioning had finished, we all exited. Laviolette to prepare for his next game against the Rangers the next day in New York - the Flyers staff for all remaining post-game duties that needed to be completed and the members of the media who went off to relay what had happened on this day through words and images...just as many others have done and will do in the world that is professional sports.

***I'm glad to have shared this behind the scenes access with you my readers. Thank you for all of your comments through the many forms of social media that we are connected by.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Phillies and Flyers notes

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Phillies -
 
As we await the winter meetings, it's evident that more needs to be done to change this team's offense. So, it will be interesting to see what groundwork (or actual trades/signings) happen at next weeks Winter Meetings in Texas.

Flyers -

This is an important time of the season for the Flyers, even though it's only December.

Due to mounting injuries it will be important for head coach Laviolette to keep his team's motor running. His in-game adjustments are often outstanding. So, he will also likley be able to continue to adjust to whatever life throws his way through the holiday season.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Covering a Flyers Game Live (Inside Access) Part 5

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Flyers - (Inside access)


Continuing with my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

When the third period buzzer sounds all members of the press head to the Flyers locker room level. From there the "main stars of the game" are brought in to be questioned by the media. An excellent team PR staff coordinates all of this activity in a manner that is indicative of respect and recognition of the importance the resulting publicity means for their business.

While there are a lot of bodies in the room, it is an organized affair. Each player is asked a number of questions as the next man up comes into the room. The remainder of the team is not in the room at that time.

What can't be seen in the camera's eye is the sheer volume of media. It's interesting to see just how successful the risk Ed Snider's took has been. Had his idea flopped, the Spectrum would have never been a stepping stone to the building of the Wells Fargo Center.

Hockey players are a generally courteous bunch. In many cases, this is indicative of their Canadian and Eastern European roots. In effect, these workers are using their specialized skills in the United States to the benefit of tens of millions of people and for themselves.

All of the historical photos on the walls of the locker room are reminiscent of the old Spectrum days. This sense of history certainly is felt by the players who see them every day.

After our time with the players had finished we then went to a separate press room, where coach Laviolette came to have his post-game press conference.

That is where we will pick up next time.

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Covering a Flyers game live (Inside Access) Part 4

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Flyers - (Inside access)


Continuing with my notes about what it's like to cover a Flyers game from the press level:

The difference between watching the game from the stands and in the press box is simple: as a fan, you watch the games without working.

Now, don't get me wrong, watching the game from the press box while taking computerized notes, is hardly hard labor. But, there are a few things that you need to do that are fundamentally different than being a fan.

Your job is to record information that will be presented to readers during and then in long-form, shortly after the game. You also are working with other individuals, who are in-effect co-workers. So, some of the normal work environment rules and atmosphere does exist.

The main thing is to record important game detail and build the framework of your story while you are also paying attention to a movement in progress. While the Flyers superb staff provides you with plenty of game notes before, during and after the contest, you also need to make your particular piece(s) unique and relevant. No one can help you in that aspect.

In between periods, like anyone, you can take a breather, eat bit, or do whatever you like. You can also prepare stories like this one: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ycn-10523595 which was my game summary.

I also prepared this one: http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news?slug=ycn-10523657 which was not planned prior to the game. I developed this second article during the game because of the manner in which Claude Giroux played.

Working on two, or sometimes three articles, requires multitasking and some restraint so they all don't blend together.

By the time the third period was over, we were ready to head down to the locker room and to head coach Peter Laviolette's press conference.
Next time 'Inside Access' will take you through the postgame activities.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011

Inside access with the Flyers

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Flyers - 

Thank you - 


I will be detailing many of the behind the scenes activities of Flyers games as time moves forward in order to give you inside access to the team.

Let me preview that by saying that the Philadelphia Flyers organization is perfectly gracious and welcoming to those of us who are media members. A good business is built and maintained by quality individuals who create a team, both on the ice and off it.


A special thank you also goes to all of my writer friends as yesterday's game. A good group of people who have passion for the game and exhibit strong talent in the work they create about it.

As far as the game went...


Sharp holiday contest against the Canadiens in Philadelphia.

Giroux continues to "spread his wings" as head coach Peter Laviolette said of his young star.

Bobrovsky continues to impress into his second year.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Thank you Social Media Friends ----Over 900,000....-----

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A special thank you goes out to my Facebook friends, Twitter followers and other social media contacts. It is because of your digital connections that my online writing efforts have succeeded. 


No one can legitimately claim success on their own. True success is validated by the consistent response of other human beings.  


I am grateful for all of you and am glad to have offered my help to many of you during the past 10 months. We are succeeding together. 

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Flyers win home opener & Phillies - Manuel speaks

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The team pulled out a nice 5-4 home opening victory against the Canucks.

Vancouver was playing without a few of their top players, but this was still a good win.

As all of the new players continue to learn coach Laviolette's systems and each others work habits, there will be moments when their opponent can capitalize and younger guys will also take some bad penalties.

Regardless - this team has promise. The promise to have a good season and build to the future. Can't hope for more than that realistic goal.

Phillies - 


Charlie Manuel knows that he needs to get his players to produce offensively and soon.

Whether he will be given enough new players to actually make this a realistic goal is yet to be determined.

If this high payroll team gets off to a bad start, or does not have a good season, it seems like other types of changes will be made. The fairness of such possibilities will clearly be questionable if numerous positional player changes aren't made in the meantime.

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Monday, October 3, 2011

Phillies challenge and Flyers season preview

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Phillies -

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa got the split he wanted.


Cliff Lee was 89-1 with that type of lead in his career, but it didn't matter.

Will the series be decided by Tuesday's winner? It could be, but that's not a certainty.

Cole Hamels needs to shut the Cardinals down. Period.


Flyers -

Meanwhile, off in Flyerville... This has been a very intriguing summer and subsequent training camp.

Coach Laviolette is a sharp leader and in-game strategist. He has the type of personal qualities that are needed and are effective in today's game.

Pronger is a great leader. Hopefully his health allows him to be present for most games this season because he continues to stand with every elite defenseman who has played in his era.

Jagr could very well have a nice comeback NHL.

Bryzgalov appears to be an ice general, who is fully confident in his abilities and has the demeanor to weather the ups and downs of a full season.

Might the Flyers surprise everyone this season with a better than projected set of overall results? Yes.

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Phillies - Game 2 & Flyers' notes

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Phillies -

Halladay truly showed why he is one of, if not, the best in the game. After allowing those three first inning runs he settled down and also mowed them down. He clipped the Cardinals offensive wings.

Ask yourself how many pitchers would have survived late into that type of series opening playoff game, like Doc did?

Now, Cliff takes over.

The Phils face a great test against Chris Carpenter, who is a superb pitcher. Win today and it would be very challenging for St. Louis to take three in a row.

Lose today and Tony LaRussa would have the split he wanted.


Flyers -

Meanwhile, off in Flyerville... With preseason games behind them, the team will be making its final preparations for the home opener.

Will Pronger open the season? Probably, unless he feels his back isn't ready.

Will Jaromir Jagr make an offensive impact? Yes.

Will the impressive Matt Read be one of the teams top 12 forwards after his impressive camp? Yes.

Bryzgalov continues to assume his role as the new top guy in net. This process will take more than a few September weeks to fully play out.

Coach Laviolette is a sharp leader who maintains consistency and puts his players into positions to be effective.

So, if the roster is relatively healthy this year, don't be surprised if the Flyers outperform expectations this season.

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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Phillies - Cardinals Game 1 & Flyers' notes

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Phillies -

As with past playoff years, the weather may play a factor in Game 1. (The Yankees and Tigers had their own first playoff game suspended because of rain.)

The Phillies really need Roy Halladay to have the opportunity to do what he does for a full game, without weather distractions. That gives them their best shot to win right out of the playoff box.

While Halladay is not invincible, he certainly is a red light player.

Flyers -

Meanwhile, off in Flyerville... They face the Devils tonight as the preseason begins to wind down.

Credit to coach Peter Laviolette, Captain Chris Pronger, and other players like returning veterans Danny Briere for keeping this team's motor running through a number of offseason transactions.

Each of Paul Holmgren's moves were designed to move the team forward in hopes of winning the Cup.

The Flyers are one of the classiest organizations in all of sports. That leadership starts with Ed Snider and is felt throughout the entire organization.

They always try to win and no one can ask for more than that. That honesty has built fan loyalty and a consistently competitive place in the NHL.  

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