Michael StrawMichael Straw

Michael majored in Journalism at SUNY Buffalo State, and currently works as a freelance writer in the Buffalo, NY area. Mike is a company owner, operating Queen City Sports, LLC -- an online Buffalo sporting news magazine. He also covers the Toronto Blue Jays for Yahoo Sports. His work has been featured on Puck Daddy and WGR550 in Buffalo. You can reach Mike via twitter @MikeStrawQCS

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Sweden Wins Hockey World Championship

They fell down 1-0 early, but the Sweden national team put it’s foot on the gas pedal and stormed past Switzerland 5-1 to capture gold at the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Stockholm, Sweden…Read More

Bruins Rookie Torey Krug Scores First Career Goal

The first career NHL game is always a special time for any young player. It’s even more special when that game happens to be a playoff game. That was the case for Boston Bruins rookie defenseman…Read More

Sharks Torres Suspended For Remainder Of Round Two

There are players with a history of reckless and dangerous play, then there is Raffi Torres. The journeyman forward, currently with the San Jose Sharks, has made a history out of taking cheap shots on…Read More

Whether He Wants To Admit It Or Not, Justin Blackmon Needs Help

It seems like some people just don’t get it. They get in trouble multiple times for doing stupid things, but they never seem to learn from their mistakes. They just keep repeating history until,…Read More

Toronto Sun Sports Cover: “The Chokes On Us” (Photo)

After coming back from a 3-1 series deficit, and looking as if they were poised to complete the comeback in full, the Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off the biggest game seven choke job in NHL history.  A…Read More

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NHL Awards 2013: Who Wins The Norris Trophy

It’s not often that you see a full ballot of first-time candidates — unless it’s for…Read More

NHL Awards: Who Wins The Calder Trophy

While everyone is focused, and rightfully so, on the Stanley Cup playoffs, the NHL has been announcing…Read More

Islanders Lose Nielsen To Injury

The New York Islanders have been a major surprise in their first round playoff series against the vaunted…Read More

Sidney Crosby Splits Islanders Defense For Goal (Video)

When Sidney Crosby is feeling it, there is no one better in the NHL. On Thursday night, Crosby once again…Read More

Maple Leafs’ Mark Fraser Injured After Puck To Face

It’s happened again. Another player has taken a puck to the face and has been knocked out of a…Read More

Seahawks, Blazers Owner Victim Of Identity Theft

Apparently, just because you have a lot of money doesn’t mean you aren’t susceptible to…Read More

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Montreal’s Lars Eller Injured In Game 1 (Video)

A very scary scene unfolded on Thursday night in the opening game of the Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa…Read More

Mike Woodson Upset With Knicks Players

The New York Knicks have seen a comfortable three games to none lead in their first round series against…Read More

Geno Smith Falling Could Be Blessing For Jaguars

He was called the best quarterback in the 2013 NFL draft class. He lead the NCAA FBS in passing touchdowns…Read More

NFL Draft 2013: Grading The Bengals Pick

After two straight seasons of wild card berths, the Cincinnati Bengals are poised to make a run at the…Read More

NFL Draft 2013: Grading The Bills First Round Pick

Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix stated on more than one occasion that he wanted to trade out…Read More

Video: Coyotes Defenseman Keith Yandle Pays Tribute To Marathon Bombing Victim

It’s been a hectic week for the city of Boston, the nation, and the people associated with the…Read More

Jack Edwards Compares Penguins Matt Cooke To A Murderer (Video)

The reputations of Boston Bruins play by play man Jack Edwards and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke…Read More

2013 NFL Schedule: Ten Must Watch Games

The NFL regular season is nearly five months from kickoff, but the 2013 schedule has been released and…Read More

Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres Salute Boston Crowd (Photo)

Sports are often said to be the escape from “real life” many need when tragedy strikes,…Read More