Jon Allred: FTF's New Columnist Covering the 2011-2012 Worcester Sharks
by Jon Allred on Aug 23, 2011 3:00 AM PDT
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PrintGreetings fellow Sharks fans. My name is Jon Allred and I will be covering the Worcester Sharks for Fear The Fin this upcoming season with a weekly wrap-up report that will highlight and recap the action in "The Woo", along with a separate weekly report on an individual Sharks prospect.
A little about myself-- I attended my first Sharks game as an eight-year-old fin head in April 1993 when the Sharks were still playing at the Cow Palace. On that night, the Sharks played the Winnipeg Jets and even though the Sharks were defeated 9-5, I instantly became a fan of hockey and the Sharks.
I graduated from CSU Monterey Bay in 2007 with a degree in journalism and created my San Jose/Worcester Sharks blog, “Finz and Stitches,” this past February. Wanting my blog to stand out from others, my San Jose Sharks game recaps consists of me breaking the games down into “hits and misses” with the hits being the positives from the game and the “misses” being the negatives.
Due to not purchasing AHL Live last season, I wasn’t able to do the same for the Worcester Sharks. Instead, I listened their games on WTAG Radio via online and did a weekly post where I recapped their games for the week using the Worcester Sharks website as my source of information. In addition, I was able to conduct mini interviews with current and former Worcester players during the season via email and Facebook messaging.
Wanting to do something different to pass the summer weeks, I have stayed busy by doing research articles on all Sharks prospects and been fortunate enough to interview some of the prospects as well.
Below are links to examples of my work:
Hits and Misses: Sharks vs. Kings Game 6
Prospect Profile: J.P. Anderson, Marek Viedensky, William Wrenn
Interviews: Brandon Mashinter, Freddie Hamilton, Dylan DeMelo
Worcester Weekly: March 27 weekend recap
Fun Stuff: 20 Years Blood, Sweat, Teal Tribute
I would like to thank the staff at Fear the Fin for this great opportunity and I look forward to a tremendous season in both Worcester and San Jose.
As always, Go Sharks Go!
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Wicked
great idea!
Go Shawks!
Ian White is bigger this year.
"It was tough to get back at him (Colton Orr) even later because he never played another shift," said Murray, who stands six-foot-three and weighs 240 pounds
by Chiclets on Aug 23, 2011 5:12 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Congrats Jon!!
UP THE PUCKS!
"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle
by TheSoundOfHockey on Aug 23, 2011 6:34 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
9-5 to the jets?
Man… how come scorelines like that don’t come around more often… (I mean, the 14 in game goals, not the 9-5 loss)
Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."
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how come scorelines like that don’t come around more often
Because the Jets only just became a team again? Or that they have the offensive firepower of the Thrashers? ;)
"Logan Couture is a dirty, filthy man. Tell all your friends" - Mr. Plank
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RIP Atlanta Thrashers. Welcome to the NHL, Atlanta Thrashers of Winnipeg.
Yeah, I miss things like that and Johan Garpenlov hat tricks… (just kidding I didn’t know that happened, I looked it up)
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
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Welcome aboard!
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
Fear The Fin's Fifth-String Moderator !!
Very Cool
Looking forward too it.
Who’s gonna finish this off? I am going Boyle. - FML! No more OT Predictions from me!
Welcome Jon!
I told you we were reading your articles.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
Finally...
I was hoping someon would eventually write about the WorSharks! It’s going to be a very, very interesting year in Worcester. At last count, there are at least 10 new guys joining the team this season – and with the team losing a few of their top scorers, it looks like this may be a bit of a transition year.
Yay!
I look forward to reading your reports. I listened to WooSharks game audio feeds too last season. Much fun, though a much bigger time commitment with no pause button!
Welcome, Jon!
Brian Wilson on what kind of interesting clothing he'll wear to the White House: "...or what I DON'T wear."
Welcome!
I’ve enjoyed your writing over at Finz and Stitches and I’m sure I’ll enjoy it here.
Churning and burning, they yearn for the cup.
Twitter! rmorse05
by sharks in oc on Aug 23, 2011 9:28 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Welcome Jon, great to have you on board at FTF.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
Randy Hahn: "That is one angry Swedish person."
"I flew 5,000 miles for this?"
And if you want more of this kind of thing, I'm spouting nonsense on Twitter too...
Congrats, Jon.
Looking forward to more Worcester stuff from you.
Believing in the Sharks, one photoshop at a time. GO SHARKS!
Congrats Jon!!!!
I'm the girl that screams poop rainbows on this forum...you heard me!
by ZombieSkittles on Aug 23, 2011 11:15 AM PDT reply actions
CSUMB represent!
I too graduated in 2007, TAT major. Good to see you writing on here fellow Otter.
Daniel Erlich for President
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GO SHARKS!!!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Aug 23, 2011 11:30 AM PDT reply actions
I went there too...
but they called it Fort Ord and I majored in marching and ‘field problems’.
Ian White is bigger this year.
"It was tough to get back at him (Colton Orr) even later because he never played another shift," said Murray, who stands six-foot-three and weighs 240 pounds
haha
I drove around campus every day trying to picture what it must have been like as a base. Thanks for the service.
Daniel Erlich for President
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GO SHARKS!!!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Aug 24, 2011 8:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Can't wait
for that article on the Worcester shuttle :D
Gratz
by Dermal Denticles on Aug 23, 2011 11:49 AM PDT reply actions
Awwwesome!
I knew it was only a matter of time before FTF or someone else scooped you up. I really enjoyed your articles on Finz and Stitches. Great addition guys, and welcome Jon.
Welcome!
A bit of advice, though: COMMENT.
We like the people who post the articles to feel like a part of the community and the best way to do that is to have conversations with us rather than just post your articles on time. I’m not familiar with your work, but I’m intrigued and gladly welcome some insight into the boys out in Woosta.
Hang around for a while. respond to comments/questions. Pop in for some gameday threads.
Maybe, I shouldn’t be speaking for everyone here, but I personally prefer it when the authors of the posts interact with everybody.
Anyway, sorry to note you to death. Welcome to FTF, I’m looking forward to reading your stuff!
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
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Thank You Everyone
Hello everyone. I’m not sure I’m suppose to comment in my own post but I after reading all of these comments, I can’t help myself.
Thank you so much for all your wonderful comments. I have not stopped smiling all day. I have to thank Mr. Plank for all he has done and he can attest that I was nervous about my introduction post because I wanted to make a good first impression on the readers here. If it wasn’t for his email last night, I would’ve been a nervous wreck all night lol.
I am looking forward to chatting with you all of you regarding the Worcester and San Jose Sharks and prospects.
I did forget one thing in my post…….if any of you need to contact me, feel free to email me at either bigjonallred@yahoo.com or sjsharksfan1984@gmail.com. In addition, I am on twitter and you can follow @bigjonallred
Thank you again for all the love you have shown with your comments and I am beyond excited/stoked for the season to start and to be a part of the team here.
It’s totally cool to comment on your own post, especially in response to user comments/queries.
I can’t speak for everyone, but as I said above, I like a little back and forth with the authors, so keep it up!
Proud member of the "Bring Back Semenov" Club
"The only crying allowed in hockey is when you lose a playoff series, retire or JR is speaking publicly." - Jamie Baker
"You are down with the homies, my friend." - Randy Hahn
Kent Huskins cares.
"Don't fart on my chair mutha fuckah!" - Randy Hahn
No to need to be nervous
FTF and most other SBNation blogs are real laid back. It’s just a place where fans come together to talk/joke about the team they love.
That’s pretty much what Mr. Plank said last night that calmed my nerves lol. I did see the first comment before I went to bed and I was like, “Oh no” lol.
Haha, that first comment is part of a little internet meme that got started on this blog. (AND IT NEEDS TO DIE ALREADY IMO)
But that meme...
IS A MEMBER OF THE FTF ORGANIZATION.
Fear the Fin: "I've always said that if you don't have the motivation within you... It's not Doug Wilson's job to motivate me. I've got motivation within myself, especially going through some of the experiences that I had last year." - Nick Petrecki
by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 23, 2011 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Every time I think I'm getting tired of that meme, you bring me right back in.
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"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
2010-2011 FTF 2 Fantasy Hockey CHAMPION
Welcome to Fear The Fin!
I’ve read a bunch of your stuff over at Finz and Stitches, so I’m excited to get some Wuhsta Shahks updates here at FtF! Welcome!
I’m a long-time reader of FtF, but I’m new to the commenting world, so since this is your first post as a writer, I figured now would be a good time to jump into the mix, post my first comment and actually start commenting. :)
by Joe'sWoolyMammoth on Aug 23, 2011 4:30 PM PDT reply actions
Don't worry.
The bar is set pretty low here.
by meetyourmako on Aug 24, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if your name's any indication, you're off to a wonderful start. I love it.
Flugenweb. Spacecode. Twitzone. Assmode.
"The last time I made a video in a hotel room…..very different than this." – Drew Remenda
2010-2011 FTF 2 Fantasy Hockey CHAMPION
Hey!
great! I look forward to reading your articles! it’s great to read your stuff, and I hope you can post some great articles here about the Worcester Sharks :D
good luck! Welcome to FTF :D
"I think he just dedicated a Cee Lo Green song to the referee"-Randy Hahn and Drew Remenda on Randy Carlyle yelling at the referee
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'd be glad to make an exception-Groucho Marx
by sanjosesharksfan on Aug 23, 2011 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
Upon further review
I do not see your name in the footer. I am now assuming you hacked an admin account and are now trying a very polite and open hostile takeover of a competing blog.
I’m on to you… /shakes fist
GO SHARKS!
Welcome to the community Jon
I am really looking forward to have more coverage of our youngsters!
GO SHARKS!
Welcome to FTF Jon!
Now, I need to figure out how to turn snarky commentor into articles…
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
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Welcome!
Congrats Jon! Looking forward to your FTF contributions, been following the posts of Finz and Stitches.
Let’s Go Sharks!!!!
Ozolinsh should have shot the damn puck, and Cheechoo should have hit Korolyuk's pass out of the air... but they'll get there.
OH HELL YES PLEASE!!!
Weekly Worcester recaps and analysis is fuking brilliant! Thank you and Cheers Jon!
welcome!
sorry about the first comment but i had too. Anyway, i’m reallllly looking forward to readin your stuff on worcester. besides actually flying over to massachusetts it’s hard to find a lot of cover on our AHL team.
BLEED TEAL
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