Justin Halbersma

Born in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, and living in Port Williams, Nova Scotia, Justin has been involved with hockey for over 15 years. He has written for local newspapers from 1994-2009. He brings a combination of passion and humor to his articles that frame his love of hockey. His style includes opinion pieces and historical fact. He finds game reviews "boring on their own" and aims to bring each piece to life in its own way. He currently owns www.openingfaceoff.net, and is looking forward to contributing regularly to thehockeywriters.com.

Hockey Not Immune To Time

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It’s a Canadian tradition…one that may be a bit frayed these days. Hockey Night in Canada.  Names like Bob Cole,  Harry Neale,  Dick Irvin Jr.,  Ron MacLean, Don Cherry,  Chris…

Flashback Friday: Ray Bourque

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When pictures of excellence come to mind in the hockey world, one’s thoughts often turn to the likes of Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Maurice Richard, and Bobby Orr; and rightfully…

Two Minutes with Cody Ceci

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The Ottawa Senators have a ton of reasons to be optimistic heading towards the future.  2012 draft pick Cody Ceci is one of the biggest. Ceci, a 6’2”, 200-lb defenseman…

Senators Giving Ottawa Fans Hope

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The Ottawa Senators are supposed to be rebuilding.  Someone forgot to tell that to the team itself. Most hockey experts had the Senators pegged for dead in the 2011-12 season. …

2012 NHL Prospect Brandon Whitney

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Nova Scotia isn’t known for being a high producer of top quality hockey talent.  Until recently, the claim to fame for Nova Scotia has been Sidney Crosby, arguably the best…