Gabriel MoretaGabriel Moreta

From Kissimmee, Florida, living at the University of South Florida in Tampa. I am very talkative, and can make a conversation out of just about anything. My favorite athlete is Steven Stamkos. I love his performances on the ice and his contributions off of it; I think he is a role model for anyone, even those who aren't hockey fans. I never ever hesitate to offer my opinion on a topic, but I do so carefully so I do not offend anyone. I also am open to any disagreements. Studying Mass Communications and Communications at USF, and will hopefully become a sports reporter/journalist. My idol is ESPN's Colin Cowherd. I have two personal goals: Make someone smile every day, and suck up as much knowledge as possible. Find me on Twitter: @Gabriel0430

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Fan Reception Predictable?

The lockout is finally over. I will start off by saying this is hopefully the last lockout article I will ever have to type up.   So everyone in the hockey world knows by now that the lockout is…Read More

The Art of Hockey: Goalie Masks

So amid the lockout and all of the frustrations surrounding it, it has been quite difficult to come up with things to entertain you, the reader, with. I’m sure you all have grown tired of hearing…Read More

Lockout Thoughts: Apathy

One of the most annoying words in the English language may very well be apathy. When an individual, or group of individuals, becomes apathetic, it is very unlikely to change that fact. After what unfolded…Read More

Different Approach Sparks New Optimism

The hockey world has exploded between Tuesday night (12/4) and today (12/5) after a players and owners only conference yesterday. There was a little wrinkle placed in the meetings that took place yesterday…Read More

There Will Be Another Time…

Well, at this point, it becomes really difficult to look at the NHL lockout and have any sort of optimism. It does not seem as there has been any significant movement towards a new CBA agreement, and time…Read More

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No Cons for Connolly

The Syracuse Crunch have done little wrong this season in the AHL thus far, and a big part of that is…Read More

College Hockey and the Stanley Cup Dream

When speaking of hockey in the Tampa Bay area, the term “Hockey Paradise” is almost guaranteed…Read More

Kucherov a Top Performer

If there is anything to remain excited about while in the middle of a lockout that does not seem to…Read More

Lockout: Who Should We Blame?

Well, when we look at the NHL lockout, one of the first tendencies as humans that society has is to…Read More

NHL Fans Turning to the KHL

That’s right fans, we may have to turn to Russia in order to quench our thirst for hockey. I have…Read More

NHL Lockout and Young Stars

I have mentioned the lockout multiple times, but I have really stayed away from my opinion on the topic.…Read More

Mixed Messages: CBA Negotiations

The current situation involving CBA negotiations between the NHL and the NHLPA is very fuzzy at the…Read More

Passion and Sports: How It Affects Us

The fans of the major sports are all completely different from each other. Each large group of fans…Read More

Sports and the Human Brain

Whether you’re a die-hard fan, or merely a bandwagoner, we all experience the emotional ups and…Read More

Hockey Withdrawals – Is It October Yet???

Well, this off season seems to be lasting forever. Honestly, it seems so much longer than last year’s.…Read More

Extension for Purcell

Lightning forward Teddy Purcell received some welcoming news Tuesday afternoon. Purcell has been given…Read More

Recovering as Planned

On January 23rd during the 2011-2012 hockey season, Lightning forward Dana Tyrell suffered a knee injury…Read More

Lightning Acquire Sami Salo

The Tampa Bay Lightning announced July 1st during the evening hours the acquisition of former Vancouver…Read More

Draft Complete, Free Agency Next

Just because there aren’t games being played does not mean fans are completely bored out of their…Read More

Czech Gets Checked, Brown Criticized

Los Angeles Kings’ forward Dustin Brown delivered a huge hit on Coyotes’ defenseman Michal…Read More