Stories created by Laurentian University students.
I had the pleasure to get to do an interview with Sudbury Wolves head equipment manager Brandon Grace (known as Gracer). He comes with 14 years in the Wolves organization as an equipment manager. In this interview, we will go over how his career has gone so far, and what it's like to be an equipment manager in the OHL.
Ryan Trahan is an Account Manager of Premium Services for the Ottawa Senators who graduated from SPAD in 2021. In this article he talks about how he got into SPAD and how it has helped him get to where he is today as well as a little bit about his internship and current position with the Sens.
I recently had the opportunity to interview former SPAD graduate Tommy Vlahos. Tommy graduated in 2022 and now works at RBC while running a podcast called Behind the Bench. We talk about what he has done to get to where he is today and his career experiences so far.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to have a talk with Claude Sharma, the head of communications for Greater Sudbury Utilities. Claude and I talked about his journey to where he is today along with all of the twists and turns of the media. I would love to start off by getting … Continue reading Claude Sharma: Follow Your Dream or Take a Risk?
From lemonade stands and trading cookies for hockey cards to leading digital strategy with his own media company, JP Rains is the definition of entrepreneur. As a Sports Administration graduate from the class of 2009 and a current lecturer in Digital Strategy and Communications, not only does have a lifetime of experience but also lessons … Continue reading JP Rains: Lessons in “People First Communications.”
This is Ryan O'Rourke's story from starting out hockey to winning a gold medal. Ryan is currently on the Iowa Wild and we talk about what he has been through to get where he is today.
Nate Cadieux is a first year SPAD Student from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who is a centre back for the Laurentian Voyageurs Men's Soccer Team
Growing up, there weren’t a ton of kids in the neighbourhood. I played one year of soccer and I was the only one not to score a goal. So the next year I started playing baseball and have been ever since. Baseball has always connected with me, I’m not entirely sure why, but that has … Continue reading Matt Obradovich: Living Life Through Baseball
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview a very prominent in Sudbury, Joe Drago. Joe has worked from many different sports organizations including, the Sudbury Wolves, OHF, NOHA, and Hockey Canada!
I was able to sit down and talk with Jesse who is a 2020 SPAD that works for Gallagher. While in school he did internships with the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators, but since graduating he has worked for Emco Corporation and once again the Senators.
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