Will MacLaren

Freelance Writer, @QMJHL @TheHockeyNews , Former Communications, @THEMHL. Fan of @redsox, dogs and sports literature.

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

I hope that in the afterlife every Karen who wants to “speak to the manager” receives Earl Weaver.

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@lpunkari The Mullett Arena of the CHL

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https://t.co/U0S0PAInet

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Growing up in Moncton, Mr. Irving WAS the Wildcats. I may not be a freelancer now if he doesn't allow the Cats to not only survive but thrive 30 year ago. They were my hometown team and my first opportunity. Hopefully there's a place in the QMJHL Hall of Fame for this man. #RIP

[QMJHL @QMJHL]

Sad news this morning.

@monctonwildcats owner, Robert K. Irving, has passed away.

He did so much for the Wildcats and the City of Moncton.

Our condolences to Mr. Irving’s family and to the Wildcats.

🕊️ https://t.co/JKo9ds4qfp

[James Duthie @tsnjamesduthie]

One of the most unassuming billionaires you will ever meet (not that I've met many). Hosted the Wildcats golf tournament a few years back. Sat down at a table for breakfast across from a guy in a ball cap and lumber jacket. Asked if he worked for the team. He smiled and said "Yup." We had a nice chat about golf, then someone came over and said, "Mr. Irving they want you downstairs." Choked on my muffin. I'm such an idiot. He was a nice man. And built a first class hockey team.

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@DanRTSN About a dozen years ago, my wife and I caught a cab from a Barcelona hotel to the cruise ship pier. The car was a Skoda. I made this joke.

Men of intellect, unite!

[Willy Palov @WillyPalov]

So sad. Paul was so knowledgeable about hockey and loved to help young defencemen level up. He was so excited about his new training venture with David Savard the last time we were in touch a few weeks ago. He always worked words of support into every conversation. Rare quality.

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@TaraSlone @oley4424 Greetings, fellow Mats Naslund enthusiast!

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In all fairness, Hockey Canada is a pretty large entity so it must be hard for them to get out of their own way. #SpenglerCup

[Hockey Canada @HockeyCanada]

🇨🇦's National Men's Team will not participate in the 2026 #SpenglerCup.

L’équipe nationale masculine du 🇨🇦 ne participera pas à la #CoupeSpengler 2026.

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@Jeremy_Boucher When exactly did the Moncton sports media scene become a soap opera? The Coliseum press box was such a peaceful place!

[Mark Lazerus @MarkLazerus]

The way Habs fans embraced Dach in person is another reminder that social media is not real life, and is not an accurate cross section of society (certainly no longer, if it ever was). Most people are good and decent. This place often makes us think otherwise.

[Montreal Expos @Montreal_Expos]

We have sent a notice to cease & desist to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Having rain fall inside a stadium with a closed retractable roof is the intellectual property of the Montreal Expos.

[Hadi Kalakeche @HadiK_Scouting]

This is Pierre Houde’s magnum opus. And that’s saying something.

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Strong "get off my lawn" vibes

[Gino Hard @GinoHard_]

Corey Perry was telling Lane Hutson to get off the ice while both teams were in a big scrum, Hutson wasn't listening and Perry wasn't happy 😭🫣

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@AddictSox That one at bat will forever leave me with a deeply conflicted opinion of JD Drew. It's almost easier to pretend somebody else hit that HR. Maybe Bobby Kielty in a JD Drew mask or something.

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@chrispronger @Ken_Campbell27 I will never tire of these interactions.

[Montreal Expos @Montreal_Expos]

Find out more about this concession item by looking up the court filing for “Gouvernement du Québec v. Boston Red Sox and Aramark”

[Jeff Marek @JeffMarek]

CHL News – Sounds like the OHL + QMJHL are working towards a four team, inter-league series between the Guelph Storm + Kitchener Rangers vs the Moncton Wildcats + Halifax Mooseheads for next season.

Still some hurdles but getting there.

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@nut_history Rawlings - Frank Viola

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@oldhockeycards The single game with the ‘72 Bruins is the giveaway. Terry O’Reilly