NFL Minnesota vs Pittsburgh

While watching the Minnesota Vikings play against the Pittsburgh Steelers, I thought to myself how exactly does this link to public relations? Well, in all types of sports there is always a winning and a losing team (not to sound negative) but that is the reality. So whether you are a winning or losing team-member you may have to address the public and the media to talk about what happened.

Team members can range from the quarterback, to the coach and also the manager, etc. Before and after a game members of a sports team often have to address the media to speak about important information that most likely sports fans would want to hear. They could be asked about rosters, statistics, and even how the players feel about their game play. Press conferences happen frequently in sports.

Players can be quoted, recorded, videotaped and used in press releases among many other things. This information will be found in newspapers, which will be also found online. Information will also be found on television and radio station sports shows. So, in my opinion it is very important for all team members to be prepared to talk to the media and be able to communicate.

Toronto Maple Leafs Just Keep Losing!

It could be the worst start in Toronto Maple Leafs history. The Leafs have not won a single game yet and that's hard to believe! The Leafs have been around since the year 1917, 92 years later and they might have broke a record for the worst season start! Ouch.

Ron Wilson the head coach must be pulling his hair out! I know I would be. I have been watching NHL hockey since I was a kid with my parents. I remember being curled up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn cheering on the Toronto Maple Leafs. This year there has been some cheering but no winning!

The Leafs better get into gear and fast if they are going to get a victory. I know they are going to be trying out a new goalie tonight so lets hope that helps the situation! Maybe they need to work on team building and get all the players working together... I don't know - I'm not the expert but I do know that if they don't win soon I'll be rooting for another team!

Belleville Bulls Win for the First Time this Season!

On Wednesday October 7th the Belleville Bulls finally won their first home game against the Ottawa 67's in overtime. It was the fifth game into the 2009-2010 regular season and hard work from the Belleville Bulls team paid off. Bulls fans have been patiently waiting for a home ice win and they got it!

The attendance at the game was over 2,300 and boy oh boy the fans were certainly happy with the win and you could hear it! Frustrated and disappointed fans turned into ecstatic, happy fans when the puck soared through the air and into the net. According to the OHL website, the Belleville Bulls currently rank third in the East Division of the Ontario Hockey League. The East Division consists of five teams which of course include the Belleville Bulls, Kingston Frontenacs, Oshawa Generals, Ottawa 67's, and the Peterborough Petes. October 14th at 7:05 p.m. is the next scheduled home game at the Yardmen Arena.

The home of the Belleville Bulls is located at the Yardmen Arena in Belleville, Ontario. The Quinte Sports Centre includes the Yardmen Arena and the Wally Dever Arena. The sports centre is expected to be expanded by 2011. With this expansion the sports centre will have two new ice pads, gymnasiums, and more!