Ian Shantz

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[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Gord Downie: The greatest poet of my lifetime. I'll miss you very much. https://t.co/HigHDHvAqF

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Live look as traffic slows to a snarl in Kitchener as folks aim to get their hands on (heads on) @OHLRangers OHL championship hats, which hit shelves 30 minutes ago and are rumoured to be sold out.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Epic night of tunes from Greensky Bluegrass. I could listen to these guys all day long. I do listen to these guys all day long.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Greensky Bluegrass at The Opera House. Yes, please.

[Dan Clark @DanClarkSports]

This may be a Top 10 all-time MLB photo.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

@GregCowanST Pros: covered bridge, Picard's peanuts
Cons: where I received my high school education; truck traffic

My home township, Wellesley, is the quiet assassin in all this.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

You love to see it.

[Kitchener Rangers @OHLRangers]

THIS IS #RTOWN.

THIS IS THE HOME OF YOUR 2026 MEMORIAL CUP CHAMPIONS.

#BattleBuilt | #MemorialCup

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Just tried my first "fridge cigarette" -- Coke Zero, double shot of espresso, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. And, well ...

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Having just played my weekly match, I will also suggest that “some say” the sport also leads to taking the Lord’s name in vain.

[The Associated Press @AP]

Pope Leo loves tennis and tries to play every week. Some say the sport’s focus on discipline, mental toughness and endurance reflects the Augustinian values that shape his approach to life and leadership.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

@BreakenridgeYEG love that album very much. Was living in Toronto when they were promoting it. They did a few pop-up concerts at a tiny venue in Kensington Market and Gord signed my vinyl copy. So I'm a bit biased in that regard.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

@BreakenridgeYEG absolutely agree. Ditto Now For Plan A (hot take alert!)

[Kitchener Rangers @OHLRangers]

THE CUP IS COMING HOME. 🏆

2026 MEMORIAL CUP CHAMPIONS. YOUR KITCHENER RANGERS.

#BattleBuilt | #MemorialCup

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

An absolute dream season for the Kitchener Rangers. What a joy to watch this team’s journey unfold. One of the best junior teams I’ve ever witnessed. Massive congrats @OHLRangers — now go hoist another trophy.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Guelph won the bid to host next year’s Memorial Cup tourney, but Kitchener is six minutes away from becoming the CHL’s Royal City in 2026.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Scotty Baaaaasler knows what's up.

[Scott Basler @cbgb89]

@IanShantz They don’t say Shantz like they do in Hawkesville.

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

The goal is under review, now put the pronunciation of the last name under review. It's 'Shaaaantz.' #MemorialCup

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Everett Silvertips' Zackary Shantz with a solid shift in the Memorial Cup final tonight in Kelowna. Similarly, I've had a decent shift at work (mine is not available to viewers on national television.)

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

@kristen_shilton Sushi One in North York 🍣

[Ian Shantz @IanShantz]

Some Arkells action at Meadows fest in Fergus, Ont.

Last thing I attended here was a tractor pull 25 years ago. Maybe a MuchMusic video dance party, too.