Author: Jesse Connolly
-
Why I won’t fret over new letter on Connor McDavid’s sweater
When the most anticipated announcement of the 2016 NHL preseason finally came to fruition, I envisioned myself coming up with a laundry list of reasons why naming Connor McDavid captain would be a case of “too much, too soon” for the Edmonton Oilers’ blossoming superstar. A 19-year-old with half a season under his belt trying…
-
What if Donald Trump invented Myspace?
After immersing myself in the rapid-fire banter on Twitter during the presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, I felt an inclination to chime in on the whole charade over on Facebook. Facebook’s become the slow lane of social media websites (is apps the more appropriate term in 2016?). As I stared at the gray…
-
NWHL’s Alex Carpenter on processing 9/11 at age 7
According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2011, 97 percent of Americans age 8 or older on Sept. 11, 2001 remember where they were and what they were doing at the time of the attacks. Alex Carpenter, a 2014 U.S. Olympian and the 2015 winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award as…
-
Save Ferris: Bueller’s Day Off remains a very much relatable escapist fantasy
One of my favorite pastimes is digging up critical reviews of movies that are universally considered classics, devouring the words of the sour souls that were oblivious to a beloved film’s greatness. The Shawshank Redemption, considered to be the greatest movie of all-time by IMDb users, clocks in at 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes —…
-
Walt Kyle: ‘Thank God’ Rangers weren’t at WTC Marriott Sept. 11
The tragic events that transpired on Sept. 11, 2001, had a profound global impact that still resonates today. For the city of New York, where two hijacked planes took down the Twin Towers, the devastation was immeasurable. Countless communities across the country were impacted by the attacks, including the hockey world. Garnet “Ace” Bailey, the…
-
Boys of Brunch: The Tasteful Tandem of Pete Blackburn, DJ Bean
In an ever-evolving media landscape, it’s become abundantly clear that being a one-trick pony isn’t going to get you far. WEEI’s DJ Bean and Fox Sports’ Pete Blackburn — the Boston-based duo that collaborates with Joe McDonald on WEEI’s hockey-centric program, “Sunday Skate,” as well as their own pop culture-loaded podcast, “Brunch” — are two shining examples…
-
Lord of Automation: Byron Dafoe goes from goalie to gadget guru
George Gordon Byron, the 19th-century English poet commonly known as Lord Byron, famously said that “the busy have no time for tears.” In the 21st century, with ever-evolving technology constantly at one’s fingertips, the busy have no time to waste on even the simplest of tasks. Enter Byron Dafoe — also of the “Lord Byron” moniker…
-
Dexter’s downfall sours anniversary celebration
To create a truly successful TV show is a mighty feat. Thousands of scripts are tossed before a network puts a penny toward production. Hundreds of pilots never get picked up. Dozens of shows are canceled every season after just one year on the air. So when a network gets its hands on a critically-…
-
Funyuns: World Cup of Hockey Mannequins promises to be special
Anticipation has reached a fever pitch among hockey fans, as the countdown begins for the first annual World Cup of Hockey Mannequins. Department stores and clothing outlets across the globe will be represented by the finest expressionless dummies the retail space has to offer in the eight-team tournament. “We’re honored to be sending six of…