Andrew DiRienzo

Andrew is a die hard sports fan who follows any and all sports. When he realized a career as an athlete wasn't in the cards he decided to venture into the world of sports writing. Born and raised in Canada's capital, Ottawa, Andrew has a journalism diploma from Algonquin College and an Honours Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Ottawa. In addition to covering college athletics while at Algonquin, he has also covered the Women's World Hockey Championships (2013) and junior hockey.

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Andrew DiRienzoMarch 24, 2016
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Why Erik Karlsson is the only logical choice for the Norris Trophy

It’s been 41 years since a 27-year-old Boston Bruins phenom by the name of Bobby Orr set the NHL on…
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Andrew DiRienzoMarch 20, 2016
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Zack Smith enjoying terrific bounce-back season

It’s easy to forget the lows when you’re on a high. Just ask Zack Smith. Having missed just one of…
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Andrew DiRienzoMarch 11, 2016
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Mark Stone deserving of Selke Trophy consideration

Whether pucks or headlines, Mark Stone has been stealing it all lately. In only his sophomore season, the 23-year-old is…
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Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 27, 2016
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Date with Calgary Flames could seal Ottawa Senators’ fate

It’s not an elimination game, but it may as well be. When the Ottawa Senators take on the Calgary Flames…
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Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 18, 2016
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One year later, Ottawa Senators need another magical run to make post-season

The calendar has changed, but the similarities abound between the 2014/15 Ottawa Senators and the 2015/16 vintage. It was just…
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Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 9, 2016
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Ottawa Senators early losers in blockbuster trade with Toronto Maple Leafs

The Jared Cowen experiment is over in Ottawa. That’s one of the biggest takeaways from a mammoth nine-player deal between…
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Andrew DiRienzoFebruary 6, 2016
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Ottawa Senators’ disastrous demise continues

Oh what a difference a year makes. It was but a season ago when Ottawa Senators fans were revelling in…
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Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 28, 2016
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Where might the Ottawa Senators trade Jared Cowen?

There isn’t a more anger-inspiring figure in Ottawa than Jared Cowen. With the departure of Jason Spezza two summers ago, it…
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Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 22, 2016
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Kyle Turris is more than just an iron man for the Ottawa Senators

After a brutal looking collision against the New York Islanders – the impact bending his leg in a way no…
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Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 14, 2016
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Is Curtis Lazar suffering from too much responsibility?

You wouldn’t know it by looking at him – seriously, does the kid ever stop smiling? – but Ottawa Senators…
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Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 5, 2016
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Ottawa Senators Need To Deal For Veteran Defenceman

Anyone who has watched an Ottawa Senators game this season knows the Sens don’t play much defence. It should come…
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Andrew DiRienzoJanuary 3, 2016
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Why “Captain” John Scott may be good for the NHL All-Star game

The All-Star game is a joke. There’s no way around it, really – only Major League Baseball has come close…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 29, 2015
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Canada survives scare to sink Switzerland at 2016 World Junior Championships

Tickets for Canada’s games at the 2016 World Junior Championships should really come equipped with defibrillators. For the second time…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 28, 2015
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Canada pummels Denmark for first win at the 2016 World Junior Championships

The Canadians weren’t going to be denied. After losing their first game of the tournament against rival team USA, the…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 23, 2015
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Bad habits send Ottawa Senators stumbling into Christmas break

The holiday season is a time for gift giving. So it’s fitting the Ottawa Senators have made a habit out…
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