Ian Mendes

VP comms @Senators. Former journalist. Current ringette enthusiast. Proud @Jschool_CU alum.

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Slater Koekkoek walked away abruptly from a hockey career.

In the two years since, he’s raked leaves, shovelled driveways and hauled old toilets.

And he’s never been more fulfilled.

This is a story about an athlete finding happiness on his own terms. https://t.co/3bQMBborMJ

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

We missed Claire at the rink last night and we’ll miss her again tomorrow against the Islanders.

But knowing her, she’ll be back for next week’s games at CTC. That’s the former athlete in her; she’ll bounce back quicker than expected.

Get better soon Claire!

[Claire Hanna @clahanna]

Thanks to everyone at the Civic @OttawaHospital, especially Dr. Syed & Dr. Williams, who are real life superhero’s. And my amazing neighbours who are saints 😭😇

The appendix is overrated anyways. Be back in a few ❤️‍🩹

[Andrew Wilimek @AndrewWilimek]

Travis Green says Linus Ullmark will start tonight. No lineup changes — so Hoyt Stanley remains in the lineup.

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Monday column time.

• TSN blackouts continue for some viewers in our region.
• Why aren’t we posting videos after every win on socials?
• Why was Shane Pinto wearing Nick Cousins’ hoodie for his TV interview?

Trivia & best Sens stories of the week.
https://t.co/WkFSIpIAEP

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

The Summer of Stützle was a big one, per @FriedgeHNIC 💪

📺: Predators vs. Senators LIVE on SN1 or stream on Sportsnet+

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Some exciting news to pass along.

Tim Stützle & Thomas Chabot have launched their own charitable initiative for CHEO.

For every Sens win, Stützle & Chabot will donate $1,872 to CHEO. And they’re asking Sens fans to join in and contribute.

Details: ⬇️
https://t.co/VTG3PGLhWB

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

This makes me really sad.

Father Joe married us at Blessed Sacrament back in 2000. Everybody who attended our wedding was struck by his charm and charisma as a speaker.

Yes, he struggled with a gambling addiction - but his legacy for me will be his energy, kindness and humour.

[CTV Ottawa @ctvottawa]

Father Joe LeClair, popular Ottawa priest, has died https://t.co/P7LpbUsBbV

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

I’m here to pass along any and all solutions.

[BG Hockey @b_grammie]

@ian_mendes Unplug and replug your router in worked for me!

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Regardless, don’t stop DM and messaging me in replies.

We will work to solve this.

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Hopefully you’ve got unlimited data. But that should solve the issue, as your cell data should correctly ping that you’re in Ottawa.

Longer term solution is to as your internet provider to “white list” your IP address. I’ve heard success stories with this method.

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

My DMs and mentions are again filled with fans living here in Ottawa who can’t view tonight’s game on TSN 5.

The issue is likely tied to your IP address being incorrectly read as being out of town.

Quick solution for tonight: Stream game off your cell phone using your TV app.

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

@Shane_13thman @Senators I will find out if the plan is to release all the dates at once — or if we’re waiting for the launch of the Hometown Remix to release those dates.

[Ottawa Senators @Senators]

A lasting legacy on and off the ice 🫶

Tomorrow we're excited to celebrate Ray Emery and welcome the Emery family to @CdnTireCtr to ring the bell to get the night started!

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Ray Emery’s ashes are kept inside a tiny box, just 15 minutes from Canadian Tire Centre.

His parents moved back to Ottawa as part of their grieving process.

On Thursday, the Emery family will ring the bell inside the CTC — to launch the home opener.

https://t.co/8njPk8q5SF

[Janny Asselin @JBen2A]

Okay, for ROGERS XFINITY subscribers (at least in Ottawa), this is where you can watch the @Senators game tonight. Channel 500 was switched to SN+ (498 and 499 as well).
En français, TVA Sports est le 615.
Hope that helps!! And, as always, Go Sens Go!
Cc. @ottsensnet

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

@TedJHurley I’m hoping this link can point you in the right direction:

https://t.co/GYESp4Iqcm

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Monday column.

• Key info for our fans looking to watch tonight’s game on Sportsnet+.
• Teeing up our opening podcast with Linus Ullmark.
• Want to know more about our EBUG Bradley Mitchell? Our @AndrewWilimek has the story in our media roundup.

https://t.co/mbd16fakXs

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

Monday column.

• Key info for our fans looking to watch tonight’s game on Sportsnet+.
• Teeing up our opening podcast with Linus Ullmark.
• Want to know more about our EBUG Bradley Mitchell? Our @AndrewWilimek has the story in our media roundup.

https://t.co/mbd16fakXs

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

@alexadamsBTP_ @ComingInHotSens What an underwhelming opening guest.

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

This was a ton of fun for us to pull off this press conference.

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy than Brad.

[Ottawa Senators @Senators]

Introducing the first EBUG in #Sens history, Bradley Mitchell!

[Ian Mendes @ian_mendes]

We are recording episodes of Absolute Non Sens podcast this week with me & @Jackson_Starr_ .

Have questions you'd like to see asked to our players?

Last year we had fun asking players if they took Palladium or Terry Fox exit for CTC.

Think along those lines & drop them here.