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 DiRienzoDecember 21, 2015
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Fresh faces aplenty for Canada at 2016 World Junior Championships

The holiday season is easily the most stressful time of the year for the majority of the population. If you’re…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 17, 2015
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Ottawa Senators can’t let Mike Hoffman get to free agency

How much do the Ottawa Senators value Mike Hoffman’s contribution to their success? That’s a question that, thanks to his…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 10, 2015
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Jean-Gabriel Pageau deceptively successful for the Ottawa Senators

In the midst of Mike Hoffman’s meteoric rise, Bobby Ryan regaining his Anaheim Ducks form and Erik Karlsson being…well, Erik…
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Andrew DiRienzoDecember 3, 2015
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Injuries, schedule provide challenges for Ottawa Senators in December

They say all teams must face adversity at some point if they hope to become great. Adversity, thy name is…
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Andrew DiRienzoNovember 27, 2015
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Thanksgiving brings Ottawa Senators good fortunes, but more work ahead

Turkey day in the United States often means a lighter-than-usual NHL schedule, but Thanksgiving is no less important for teams…
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Andrew DiRienzoNovember 27, 2015
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Mike Hoffman Proving 2014-15 Season Not A Fluke

The Ottawa Senators asked a question of Mike Hoffman this off-season that would have huge implications on his future with…
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Andrew DiRienzoNovember 16, 2015
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Consistency Continues To Cripple The Ottawa Senators

Erratic: defined as acting, moving or changing in ways that are not expected or usual. Also defined as not consistent…
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Andrew DiRienzoNovember 9, 2015
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Improved play earning Jared Cowen bigger role with Ottawa Senators

Given the way 2014/15 played out for him there were no shortage of questions surrounding Jared Cowen’s future with the…
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Andrew DiRienzoNovember 3, 2015
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Four Trends From October 2015 For The Ottawa Senators

As the saying goes, hope springs eternal at the outset of each new season. The hope for the Ottawa Senators…
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Andrew DiRienzoOctober 22, 2015
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Ottawa Senators’ Shaky Start Leaves Room For Improvement

A coach’s challenge, a shootout and an uncharacteristic offensive outburst. The Sens have managed three wins thus far and each…
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Andrew DiRienzoOctober 19, 2015
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NHL’s Discipline System Has Serious Flaws

Racing across the ice at breakneck speed, Raffi Torres was a man on a mission. The replay left no doubt…
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Andrew DiRienzoOctober 6, 2015
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Ottawa Senators 2015-16 Season Preview

2014/15 results Record: 43-26-13 (99 points), 4th in Atlantic Division (first wild card position) Leading scorer: Erik Karlsson, 66 points…
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Andrew DiRienzoOctober 3, 2015
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The NHL is losing hold of its clean image

FIFA and the Olympics have their corruption; The NFL has its incriminating concussion scandal; the NBA has rampant racism; and…
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Andrew DiRienzoSeptember 30, 2015
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Jared Cowen on the hot seat for 2015-16 NHL Season

If there was ever a time Jared Cowen needed to prove his value to the Ottawa Senators, it would be…
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Andrew DiRienzoSeptember 21, 2015
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Three season-defining questions for the 2015-16 Ottawa Senators

At the conclusion of last season many Sens fans were oblivious to the team’s flaws as they attempted to sober…
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