Archives for: September 2007

Sapurji: Downie demoted to AHL

09/29/07 20:40 , Categories: blog

The Philadelphia Flyers have sent forward Steve Downie to their AHL affiliate the Philadelphia Phantoms.

09/29/07 18:15 , Categories: blog

My sister and I were watching The Daily Show the other day when they had a segment on in the influx of illegal immigrants -- mostly from Mexico -- crossing the border from the U.S. into Canada.

09/28/07 14:16 , Categories: blog

The NHL has suspended former Kitchener Rangers forward Steve Downie 20 games for his cheap hit on Ottawa forward Dean McAmmond on Tuesday during a pre-season game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Senators.

09/24/07 18:14 , Categories: blog

Just a few short OHL notes and some sad news today.
Canadian artist Ken Danby, who was well-known for his vignettes of Canadiana, died at age 67 while canoeing in Algonquin Park on Sunday.

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Sapurji: The Sanguinetti Show

09/23/07 15:19 , Categories: blog

I was checking out the two afternoon OHL games on today before heading off to work. It's already been a strange experience with the local feeds. Like everyone else, the TV broadcasters are trying to get back into the swing of things.

09/22/07 18:55 , Categories: blog

After leaving it to the last minute, I finally purchased my OHL Action Pak yesterday morning.

09/20/07 14:43 , Categories: blog

The OHL kicked off the 2007-08 season last night in Saginaw, Mi. - the home of very good brats and many car washes. Sadly for the Spirit they were on the losing end of a 7-5 decision to the Soo Greyhounds.

09/19/07 18:40 , Categories: blog

Former NHLer Jared Aulin is joining the Calgary Dinos of the CIS.
The Calgary native is pursuing a degree and plans to enter the Haskayne School of Business at the U of Calgary.

09/19/07 16:37 , Categories: blog

There's so much to talk about... this could be the longest OHL blog post ever. My apologies in advance, but there's a lot going on, so grab a coffee and settle in:

The OHL season finally starts tonight and it’s about time.
I’ll have to revisit this posting in late February, because that’s usually the time I start saying, “When - oh when -- will this season ever end!?”

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Sapurji: OHL Quick Hits

09/15/07 17:55 , Categories: blog

With the OHL season a few days away, here are a handful of items to keep you busy. I, on the other hand, am super busy this week... so I’ll keep it short.

09/13/07 15:38 , Categories: blog

A number of NHL clubs have returned their prospects back to their junior teams today. Here are a few players heading back for another season in the OHL and a few former OHL notables who are moving on:

09/11/07 21:55 , Categories: blog

The Erie Otters continued to downsize their roster today by shipping forward Josh Vatri to the Kingston Frontenacs in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2009 OHL draft.

09/11/07 18:03 , Categories: blog

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned six players back to their respective leagues and released two players from their training camp today.

09/09/07 21:05 , Categories: blog

Former Oshawa General Kevin Colley will be honoured by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at their home opener on Oct. 12 against the Norfolk Admirals.

09/07/07 15:32 , Categories: blog

This warning is for all of you on the roads tomorrow in Mississauga. Be careful, Ottawa Senators goaltender Ray Emery will be in the area to take part in a "Meet the Majors" event at Mississauga City Hall.

09/07/07 14:50 , Categories: blog

Yesterday's blog about Plymouth's collection of Tyler Browns had some interesting feedback.

09/06/07 19:16 , Categories: blog

The Plymouth Whalers have announced they have signed Michigan native Tyler Brown today. Tyler Brown is not to be confused with Tyler Brown, who was also drafted by the Whalers in 2007.

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Sapurji: Tavares checking-out?

09/04/07 15:08 , Categories: blog

There’s nothing quite as funny as having to work on Labour Day.
Of course it’s not really a humorous ha-ha, but more the “are you kidding me?” funny.

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Loosepucks.com: Sunaya Sapurji

Sunaya Sapurji is in her tenth season covering the Ontario Hockey League for the Toronto Star. She was called up to the AHL beat in 2003-04 to follow the Toronto Roadrunners, but they skipped town sending her back to junior.

Prior to joining the Star, Sunaya worked in television, covered Tier II Jr. A hockey, university hockey (CIAU) and hosted an OHL radio show. She graduated from York University with degrees in English and Mass Communication.

As a youngster she followed the OHL's Toronto Marlies and her favourite player --Brian Collinson.

"I was 10 years old and he signed an autograph for me - automatically making him my favourite player," she recalled. "He's probably selling insurance now."

Sunaya has also done work for ESPN Magazine and a number of U.S. papers. As a proud Canadian, she is also a big supporter of Tim Hortons coffee, which she consumes daily and in large amounts. In addition to reporting on OHL, Sunaya is a full-time copy editor in the sports department at the Star.

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