VIDEO: AND THE WINNER IS…Glenn Anderson presents blogdom’s Unsung Hero Award
Glenn Anderson presents the nominees and the winner of this year’s Unsung Hero Award in hockey blogdom as presented by Hockey Barn. (Click here to see who won). The award is given to the “writer who has shown dedication and commitment to producing high-quality hockey content in a non-mainstream style that may perhaps offer them less recognition than they would otherwise receive. Each of the nominees offers a unique view of the game and does so very successfully.” Phew!
Thank you to everyone who nominated PB and congrats to all of the nominees. Thank you to the judges and the crew at Hockey Barn. Most of all, thank you to the PB readers who have made our little venture something bigger than I believe any of us expected.
In other Hockey Barn Award categories, congratulations to Darryl of Dobber Hockey on winning the Leadership Award, Leslie from Musings of a Hockey Mom for the Hockey Mom/Dad/Blogger of the Year Award and Don of Litter Box Cats for being named Rookie of the Year for his coverage of the Florida Panthers.
Congrats especially go out to Greg Wyshynski of Puck Daddy not only for winning Writer of the Year, but for his incredible spirit of community and leadership in the hockey blogosphere. In the Hall of Fame wing for writers, Greg is a Builder.
112 Responses to VIDEO: AND THE WINNER IS…Glenn Anderson presents blogdom’s Unsung Hero Award
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kevin fitz says:
Very well deserved CB.
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James says:
so psyched for you!!!!!!!!! amazing CB can’t wait to see you at the draft and hopefully at the after draft party!
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Vlad from Brooklyn says:
Congrats! I hope this mean another run for another season.
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kevin27NYI says:
i couldnt see the video but by the comments ill guess you won. congrats!
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TuxTax says:
Way to go CB! We knew you were on to something a year ago! Keep on Keeping on!
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Zarley Z says:
Congrats Chris. Well deserved.
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mrlbem says:
Mazel tov, dude.
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Bedell says:
congrats, you deserve it
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Willis says:
Congratulations Chris, well earned!
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Carmine says:
Congratulations!! I’m glad you were rewarded for all your hard work over the year. This is the best blog ever.
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Vincent says:
Grats CB!!
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JT says:
Way to go Chris!
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Tommy Soderstroms Pads says:
Congrats
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Figgy says:
Congrats CB!!! Love the blog – I read it daily and very rarely comment… but this is worth me breaking my silence!
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Pete M says:
Congratulations Chris on this well deserved honor.
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Brian J says:
Congratulations.
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Mike L says:
Congrats CB. You definitely deserved it
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bergie20 says:
congrats chris! very well deserved.
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Tom B says:
WOW, great job here Chris. Congrats
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Peter from Wantagh says:
congrats Chris!
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Rengi says:
Congrats Chris!
Well deserved win! I am also reading your blog everyday. It’s the best place for Isles News. Otherwise here in Austria i wouldn’t get that inside coverage.
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Mike from Bohemia says:
Chris,
I check in several times a day, and only post occasionally, but I have to participate in this one – congrats, dude, well deserved!!!!!!!!!!. -
StevieL says:
CB! Congrats on being recognized for what us regulars already knew! This blog is a gift, an incredible read , day in and day out!! Now not to much celebrating! rest up, we have a huge week coming up!!!!!
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Spud 31 says:
Congrats! Thanks for all of your hard work!
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Islanders1984 says:
Nice job cb
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Joey303 says:
Youuuu……….Youuu
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NYI FAN says:
All Islanders – all of the time, how could you not win?!!
Congratulations for all that you do! -
Dr. Generosity says:
Congrats Chris, not just for the recognition but for the perceptive and thoughtful writing you do here.
I know he’s just the presenter, but Glenn Anderson keeps coming up with ways of making me view him in a positive light.
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TMcDinBG says:
Also a several-times-daily reader of this magnificent blog. Congratulations on the well-earned recognition for a superior product.
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streit02 says:
Congrats. Well deserved. Im glad you were not overlooked simply because of the team you blog about. Kudos to Glenn Anderson and the people involved for obviously doing their fair share of research for the award. Hopefully Chris, this is just the beginning for this blog and your future coverage of the Islanders. Thank you, we all appreciate it.
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JT says:
Way to go! Hope this is the first of many more. We appreciate all of your time and dedication to PB and hope it continues long into the future. It is a unique and invaluable resource to all of us. Keep up the good work.
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mtrico says:
Awesome and well deserved CB.
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Dan from Westchester says:
Wow – congrats, CB!
Thanks for a great year. .
Hoping you choose to keep this “not so little anymore” venture going for at least another year!
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Travelchic59 says:
Congratulations, CB. So glad to see you being rewarded for a job well done. I hope this convinces you to continue with this blog.
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Matt Scordato says:
GOOD FOR YOU CHRIS, WAY 2 GO!
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Chad says:
CONGRATS. I hope this influences your decision to keep the blog going.
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Giaco says:
Well deserved – Congrats.
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Shawn R. says:
Wow, congradulations! Now you gotta stick with it!
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Marty says:
Congrats CB. Does having the blogger of the year covering the Islanders increase the chances of me actually being able to meet someone at the lighthouse?
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Joe says:
Congrats CB, you do an amazing job all the time for us Islanders fans. Without you, we would all be lost Thanks again
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Irish Isle says:
Unfortunatelly cant see the fax as I am at work, but I would like to offer a:
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hyedray says:
Congratulations Chris.I hope this lets you know how strong the blog is, and I hope this lets you know how much it is appreciated and needed. I hope that you continue to produce this blog, and continue to build on its success. Again, congratulations!!
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Gutty34 says:
CB. Congrats. Well deserved. For us die hards this is the meeting place for us all to get up to he minute info, fantastic stories and our basic offseason hockey fix. Since Newsdayhas now turned their backs on us….this is the single, most trusted and hands down best isles site period.
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matt says:
congrats
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MD says:
Congrats! This is absolutely deserved!
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Hockey1919 says:
Congratulations to Chris and all of the passionate fans that have made this the first and last place to check in on for Islander news on a daily basis.
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Congratulations Mr. Botta !!! Hope this leads to bigger and better things to come in the future.
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Jimmy says:
congrats cb keep up the great work, this blog kept me completely informed on what was going on with the team while i was away at school
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Uncle Jr says:
Congrats my man. I have read every word you have written from the early days (and by that i mean when you used to post once a week on NYI.com 2 summers ago) I check this website at least 3 times a day, but hardly ever post a comment (dont want to get caught at work!!) Keep up the GREAT work … hopefully for MANY years to come.
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Ryan says:
Congratulations, Chris.
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Andrew T says:
Congratulations! You’ve definitely earned it.
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german islesfan says:
congrats chris! you deserve it. pointblank is my absolutly favorit side in the web. greets from germany
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KevinH says:
Congratulations Chris! Well Deserved!
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Pd says:
congrats cb well deserved award. one of the better nhl blogs ive been on in a while.
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Scott from Newburgh says:
Good on ya mate!
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Staten Islander says:
Congrats Chris, very deserved. well done
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iceman from quesnel bc says:
way to go Chris!keep up the good work and hope you sign an extension soon.
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beatlebailey says:
Hopefully CB will remember all of the little people he met on the way to blog superstardom! Congrats CB!! How much was the cash component of this award??..lol
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shappy says:
Congratulations, a well deserved win. Keep up the great work and dont quit on us for next season.
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LooNTooNs says:
Congrats
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Joe says:
Congrats CB, cant wait for the day when we are talking about our championship party instead of a draft party.
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19 ISLE in NJ 22 says:
Congrats CB!!!!
Well Deserved!!! When is the awards dinner? Is it formal black tie? Or casual? I’ve been to that site before … and when you announced yourself as a nominee I looked for a place to vote for ya … I guess they their own panel of judges … They made an excellent choice.
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Sarge says:
Congratulations to Chris and all the other PB readers. I’m sure a few of those days where we broke the site for comments and bandwidth helped out in the voting process!
Let’s hope this site keeps up, it’s the only place we can go for reliable, consistent coverage of the Isles! Go Chris!
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Steve says:
Congrats Chris, great job! Keep up the site, please. Too bad they couldnt get Brett Lindros or Tommy Soderstrom or Dennis Vaske to announce the award. How about Travis Green, Ziggy Palffy, or David Volek?
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bob l says:
sweet! congrats! ; and so aptly timed with the nhl awards on tv tonight too!
memo to isles tv producers: Follow the mets lead and promote this blog
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Neil says:
CB! Clap! Clap! CB! Clap! Clap!
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4peatsake says:
You Da Man CB. I’m glad that your tireless work and the fact that you pour your heart into this blog have been recognized.
Was that an Oiler flag dangling behind Glenn Anderson in Central Park?
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Noomz says:
i’ve read (and learned) more about the Isles here over the last 3 months than i have in the last 5 years. keep the interviews coming.
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cusi says:
Congrats and Keep up the good work!
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geduffer says:
Congrats
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mike says:
That was some extravagant awards presentation! Reminded me of the Academy Awards. Except they omitted your acceptance speech. How do I get a spot by the Red Carpet for next year’s Hockey Barn Awards show? Seriously, congrats, man. You deserve it!
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goowy says:
hahahaha…..congrats!
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Hockey2219 says:
Well done, you’ve one a great job and hopefully will stay on board so you can continue your efforts.
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Marc from Troy says:
Well earned, CB. Now let’s keep it going. Cheers!
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CT_Isles_Fan says:
Congrats, CB. It was a no brainer.
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Strummer's Army says:
There could have been no other winnner! This is the best hockey website period!
Botta Bing, I think this also makes your rookie of the year?
OK, this is the start of the Dynasty, let’s see if you can win at least 4 in a row!
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big dog says:
CB
good deal.
nice to know that non islander fans see what a great job you do as well.cheers
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Steve says:
Very nice well deserved.
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redbull says:
well deserved Chris. continued success.
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Isle_in_LA says:
Congrats Chris! Your last year is a great example of the saying: “When one door closes another one opens up.” Couldn’t be more true. Draft day should go something like this:
With the first pick, the Isles pick John Tavares….and our beloved Pointblank will continue for another 5 years!
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Dan Sec 303 says:
Congratulations, great job! Well deserved. What you provide is a connection that was terribly needed between the fans and the team they love, the New York Islanders. Keep it up!
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Eric Cup says:
Congrats to one of the good guys. Honestly, I would have been surprised if you did not win. Your honesty, candor and insights have been a breath of fresh air and a must read for me multiple times a day. Let’s hope you keep it going.
ERIC R
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Danbury Islander Fan says:
Congrats
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Iron Islander77 says:
Ah..this blog sux…
Just kidding!Well deserved win CB… hope that award comes with a few bucks or at least a giftcard to Hooters!
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Jerky says:
Congrats CB! I hope you know you’re spoiling us and if you ever decide not to continue your blog, we’re going back to the dark ages.
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Isles fan in CA says:
Amazing!! Of course it was well deserved.
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Alex Kinkead says:
CB CB CB
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Smokey says:
Congrats bucko. You only run the greatest website on the entire internet. Well deserved! Huzzah!
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Chris…way to go! How about some pointers for the rest of us?! Thanks for your great Islander coverage and thanks for helping to keep the sport alive after the games have all been played. Congrats!
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zeike says:
Well done Chris. I was particularly impressed with your humble approach not mentioning your award in either the title or the body of the small blurb you wrote on this. You should be very proud of this accomplishment and hopefully you will accept whatever praise is coming and will continue to come your way. Thanks for giving us Isles fans a place to stay connected and informed. We couldn’t do it without you.
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Craig says:
Congrats Chris, well deserved.
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Adam Wald says:
Congrats Chris – very well deserved. I read it everyday and love your insights. No place better to go for Isles hockey! Now if our guys on the ice can pull together even a fraction of what you’re doing daily for our team then next season should be a good one…
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MarinerIslanderSean says:
Great job Chris, you rock!
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isles 14 says:
congrats.
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Chris,
Congratulations!! Well done and very well deserved. You earned this and so much more. That is why we keep coming back. Everybody wants to stay with a winner and that is why we are here! -
Mookie says:
Chris,
Or should I say Mr.Hockey-News
Your coverage is first class all the way.
I can’t congratulate more on a job well done. Your site has made me Islander crazy,
keep it coming. GO ISLANDERS #1 -
chip saunders says:
Just want to say congratulations Chris,here’s hoping for more awards in the future.
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Mike from Philly says:
Way to go Chris, I really hope this blog leads to big things for you.
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JD says:
Well deserved buddy! Ain’t recognition great, CB?
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Terry 99 says:
Completly deserved! I don’t comment often but I’m ALWAYS reading. A must visit everyday. Great news and congrats!!
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22Isles22 says:
Congrats-
Lets continue the good news and draft Tavares Next Week-
Whats Next After That?
?!?We Want The Cup?!?
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the real JD says:
The reason I am addicted to the blog and stop by several times a day is you (CB) do a fantastic job. I am not surprised you deserved it, frankly I would have been pissed if they gave it to another site (as pissed as I will be if the Isles don’t draft JT).
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Steve says:
Congrats, Chris! This is by far my most visited website, I love the fact that I can recive up to the minute info on my favorite team even in Northern Ontario! Great work, and I hope you keep at it a long time. You are invaluable to the Islanders organization.
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Ben says:
Congratulations Chris and to everyone who has helped to make this site so enjoyable for so many Islander fans!
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Original Rob says:
Way to go CB!
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John Crozier says:
Congrats, Chris. As always, thanks for your great work!
Congratulations. You completely deserve this.