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In researching and learning more about these awards, I discovered that I made some minor factual errors in my previous post in this spot. I'm making corrections, posting those edits in the next posting and making this all a bit easier to read.

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Glenn Anderson's “Hockey New Media Awards," to be announced during the NHL Awards, Las Vegas, NV, 2009


One (1) winner will be selected in each of the following categories:

* Hockey Writer of the Year - Awarded to the top hockey new media journalist

* Rookie Writer of the Year - Presented to the top rising online journalist in the sport

* Hockey Mom/Dad Writer of the Year - Given to the most active hockey journalist who also splits his/her time driving to 5AM practices and state tournaments

* Unsung Hero Award - Given to the writer who has shown dedication and commitment to producing high quality hockey content despite otherwise limited recognition

* Glenn Anderson Leadership in Writing Award - Awarded to the writer who demonstrates a desire to help build and grow the popularity of ice hockey, both throughout North America and across the globe.
--- (This is the award for which our Justin Goldman was nominated).



About Glenn Anderson's “Hockey Writer of the Year” Awards

Glenn Anderson, Six Time Stanley Cup Champion and NHL Hall of Fame (2008), announces along with the the www.HockeyBarn.com Writers’ Association (HBWA) announces the First Annual “Hockey New Media Awards.”

The HBWA 2008-2009 awards will be presented by six-time Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Fame legend Glenn Anderson in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 17, 2009. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges that includes Anderson along with veteran writers Scott Taylor, Eric McErlain, and James Mirtle.

“We created these awards to recognize the journalists who are pioneering new media in the hockey industry. These awards are the first ever of their kind,” said HockeyBarn.com Founder and President Josh Schachter. “The hope is that over time they will help to launch the careers of many talented individuals.”


Prizes -

- Award Certificate signed by Glenn Anderson
- Award winner logo to display on writer’s webpage
- Ice Hockey Gift Bag
- Press Release to announce winners
- Featured article on each writer published at the beginning of the 2009-2010 season


Additionally
The “Hockey Writer of the Year” recipient will receive one (1) ticket to accompany Glenn Anderson at the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Toronto, Ontario on November 9, 2009. Glenn Anderson is sponsoring the ticket on behalf of http://www.Glennsglobalgames.com.

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Glenn Anderson's “Hockey New Media Awards," to be announced during the NHL Awards, Las Vegas, NV, 2009


I am proud to announce that our friend and supporter, and my friend Justin Goldman President of the Hockey Guild, has been recognized with a nomination as an outstanding new voice for hockey. He is nominated for the Glenn Anderson "Leadership in Writing Award" to be presented during this week's NHL Awards events and ceremonies, Las Vegas, NV.


The Glenn Anderson "Leadership in Writing Award"[/b] will be awarded to the person who demonstrates a desire to help build and grow the popularity of ice hockey, both throughout North America and across the globe."[/i]


Justin has performed in exemplary fashion promoting ice hockey in the greater Denver, Colorado area to include setting up teaching skills, spot radio analyst of the Colorado Avalanche, managing numerous websites and contributing writing to others and his annual charity event "Quest for the Crown" to raise money to fight cancer.


He has also been a friend to us, the table hockey (TH) community, by including and featuring table hockey at "Quest for the Crown" by creating for us the "Top of the Mountain" table hockey event.


"Quest for the Crown," raises money for both local needs (usually children) in the noble fight against cancer and the NHL's charity, "Hockey Fights Cancer."


Justin, has included and promoted TH in his writing, websites and on his Denver area sports radio and television spots with well-known sports journalists and personalities.


In turn, some of us have supported Justin by:
* Making donations to me in person while up at tournaments in Quebec,
* Loaning or supplying boards at a discount,
* Attending the events in Denver -- some coming all the way from New Jersey, helping out when I couldn't make it to Denver this year,
* Helping me work with Stiga USA, custom Coleco www.CanadaHockeyTable.com
* Getting the Chexx game "tournament ready",
* Promoting QC and TOTM on our websites and chat boards such as: www.TableHockeyHeaven.com, www.NYCTHA.us, or http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/TableHockeyTavern/ or http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/ccth/.


For all of you who've supported QC and TOTM, "Thank You." Give yourself a "pat" on the back. Though Justin has done 98% of the work, the 2% we've contributed nonetheless contributed to his success, to the benefit of others in need and recognition at the NHL level. We did something positive. Imagine if those of you who didn't help out in the past, did help in the future. What we could achieve!


From the moment we first communicated with each other out in Denver to work together on the first annual QC event, I believed our vision would promote table hockey's standing with the public and with the NHL. (Something I wrote about a few years ago http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/CNACTHO/ ) I think this confirms that thought.


The next step is for more of us to step forward to increase our support as a community for the "Quest for the Crown" and "Top of the Mountain" move forward in Denver and elsewhere.


Whether Justin wins this award or not, I hope you'll recognize his tireless work and contributions on our behalf and on the behalf of others most needy by supporting "Top of the Mountain" next year!

~ Sabre_in_Virginia / Greg Scoma

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Glenn Anderson's “Hockey New Media Awards," to be announced during the NHL Awards, Las Vegas, NV, 2009


Glenn Anderson Leadership Award
Our Justin Goldman did not win, losing out to The Hockey News' Darryl Dobbs, THN's expert hockey fantasy columnist http://www.thehockeynews.com/listings/45-Fantasy-Pool-Look-Column.html and founder of Dobber Hockey, hockey fantasy website, http://www.dobberhockey.com/

Justin Goldman is the founder of The Hockey Guild, http://TheHockeyGuild.com - all things hockey in Colorado , and The Goalie Guild, http://thegoalieguild.com/ , is also columnist at DobberHockey, School of Block penning a column every week, giving you the fantasy spin on goaltenders, hosts the monthly radio show Dobber Nation, and does Colorado Avalanche analysis spots on local Denver radio stations Mile High Sports 1510 AM and the station that "Rocks the Rockies", heavy metal station 106.7 KBPI.


Hockey Writer of the Year Award
Someone I've quoted here at THH a few times, e.g. in the thread "Playoff Trash Talk," Yahoo!'s Greg Wyshynski, aka "PuckDaddy" won Glenn Anderson's "Hockey Writer of the Year" award. Puck Daddy's webpage http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy

Glenn Anderson, #9 Edmonton Oilers, writes:

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I didn't know....

NYCTHA President, John Power (L), squares off on the table hockey boards against NHL Hall of Famer, Glenn Anderson (R).

Seems like Glenn has his daughter's help on his left wing!