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Arielle Lalande
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sometimes the Greta Gerwig of hockey. film school survivor. opinions my own and very good all the time. words @offsidenewsco.bsky.social @canucksarmy.bsky.social @thebeaverton.com. she/her. // 💌 ariellemlalande@gmail.com
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I’m so happy to get to share this piece! I had such a wonderful experience as part of the Botchford Project with the #Canucks this year. Garland was kind enough to lend a bit of his time and discuss his journey from the QMJHL to the present with me. Give it a read! www.nhl.com/canucks/news...
"You Become Your Own Leader": Conor Garland's Path to Success | Vancouver Canucks
Can you picture yourself at sixteen years old? At sixteen, you are encouraged to dream, and dream big. Maybe you’re already thinking about post-secondary education plans or your first full-time job. M...
www.nhl.com
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November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Happy to be back covering the Canucks and being very silly about it along the way!

Here’s an out of context excerpt from my first column back:
October 19, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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"The #Canucks can officially say they had someone on the roster this year who is younger than the Nintendo Wii, and I am sure that makes us all feel really cool and normal about our lives."

Read the first Canucks Column of the season from @ellycelly.bsky.social here: buff.ly/N4DGlT0
October 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
…that garlic dipping sauce does slap though. my latest very serious piece for the beaverton is live ⬇️
August 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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things were better when the computer lived in its own specific room and you only went in there sometimes
August 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I wrote about John “Ozzy” Osbourne—a working class lad made good, who rose from a slaughterhouse killing floor to the highest echelons of rock stardom in spite of himself, who gave us heavy metal and left a more complex legacy than many realize—for @thenation.com www.thenation.com/article/cult...
Ozzy Osbourne, Rock God Despite Himself (1948–2025)
The Prince of Darkness, who gave us heavy metal as we know it, has been laid to rest.
www.thenation.com
July 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Come see what Offside News Co is all about!

We’re especially looking for PWHL writers, transfemme writers, writers of colour, and any visual artists as we head into next season. Please reach out if you’re if you’re interested! Let’s have some fun with this stupid sport.

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Open Meeting Alert! 📝🏒

Have you ever created a thread comparing NHLers to Labubus? Do you have strong opinions about PWHL expansion? Do you hate the Toronto Maple Leafs? You might be a hockey writer without even knowing. Join us for an open pitch meeting this Thursday!
July 21, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Hey if you’re super cool and fun and want to write things about hockey that you simply won’t see anywhere else, come check out our open meeting!

If you can’t make it, send us a DM if you want to pitch us or learn more about what we do. No sports writing experience necessary!
Open Meeting Alert! 📝🏒

Have you ever created a thread comparing NHLers to Labubus? Do you have strong opinions about PWHL expansion? Do you hate the Toronto Maple Leafs? You might be a hockey writer without even knowing. Join us for an open pitch meeting this Thursday!
July 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Open Meeting Alert! 📝🏒

Have you ever created a thread comparing NHLers to Labubus? Do you have strong opinions about PWHL expansion? Do you hate the Toronto Maple Leafs? You might be a hockey writer without even knowing. Join us for an open pitch meeting this Thursday!
July 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Hi, I wrote about movies and hockey. Likely place for me to be.

Check out my full Stanley Cup finalist Letterboxd report cards if you’re so inclined!
July 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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🎬 The @letterboxd.social teams asked members of the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers what their cinematic starting lineup is. So, how did the teams fare?

Read @ellycelly.bsky.social grade their movie picks here: buff.ly/vJMlHOs
July 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I love everything @dancekatrina13.bsky.social writes but especially this. Happy Fourth to everyone who struggles with the meaning of days like today. We can believe in something better if we believe in each other.
"Names are important. They not only identify us as people, but they are often a sneak peek into the tale that makes us who we are."

@dancekatrina13.bsky.social reflects on name, identity, and what it means to be seen: buff.ly/v2NbzTV
July 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
This is like finding out everything nice Anakin Skywalker did for the galaxy before the events of revenge of the sith
Mahmood Mamdani credits his roommate *Michael Ignatieff* with helping teach him to write effectively. 🤯

www.warscapes.com/conversation...
July 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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July 4, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Saluting with tears streaming down my face
July 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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You may be thinking "How can an entire political party be organized around the policy of taking from everyone and giving to the rich? No one would vote for them." Well that's where Lying comes in
July 4, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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the leafs bringing in a horse tamer is a really good example of how men will do anything except go to therapy
July 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Sirens drafted 18.75% of all picks at this year’s #PWHL draft.
June 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Missed the 2025 PWHL Entry Draft or PWHL Awards? We’ve got you. Read the full list of draftees and award winners below, broken down by round, team, and position.

📝: buff.ly/7ns3MhV
June 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Another nice little story about the best newspaper in America.
When fake news is dead serious
Satirical news sites like The Onion are doing the work that legitimate publications won't by taking a stand.
www.salon.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Vancouver-based foundations that provide resources for women facing domestic violence or other barriers, including housing, childcare, employment & more:

Atira: atira.bc.ca
Downtown Eastside WC: dewc.ca
North Shore WC: northshorewomen.ca
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre: www.salalsvsc.ca
June 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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it's been a remarkable journey, watching rutherford and allvin come in and systematically dismantle everything good and redeemable and likeable about this canucks team. never witnessed anything quite like it.
June 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The Abbotsford Canucks are the AHL Calder Cup champs after beating Charlotte in 6 games.

A great accomplishment by the organization.
June 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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I had SO much fun talking with Alyssa about how I am translating a hyper-online platform to a successful grassroots campaign and the best ways to use the right’s words against itself.

Read it here: aftermath.site/kat-abughaza...
June 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM