Carol Schram

I'm a freelance writer. This blog is a collection of links to my stories. I'm currently an NHL Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. I also write for other properties, including BCBusiness, BC Lifestyle, and EMC Publications. I write about hockey, business, entertainment, travel and lifestyle. Subscribe by RSS below or follow my Twitter @pool88.

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Bleacher Report: Complete Preview for the 2013-14 NHL Season

Click through for a look at my preview of the new NHL season for Bleacher Report, featuring lots of predictions and analysis.

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Dedicated concert venues are exempt, but bars and restaurants that hire live entertainment are subject to dramatic increases in government fees that are causing tours to be cancelled and supporting Canadian workers to lose work. Click through for my story.

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Every NHL Team's Most Difficult Roster Decision This Offseason

Click through for my look at the challenges facing each NHL franchise as training camp heads into its final week.

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On and off the field, baseball's Vancouver Canadians are reaching new heights of success every year. Click through for my synopsis of the 2013 season, including record-breaking attendance, impressive community initiatives and—oh yeah—another championship.

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Bleacher Report: Ranking the 10 Toughest Players in the NHL Today

If you talk about the NHL's toughest players, you spark an instant debate. Click through for my most-commented story ever for Bleacher Report, ranking the 10 toughest players in today's NHL.

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B.C.'s two big iron-distance triathlons have been swum, biked and ran.

Click through for a look at how the numbers shook down when all was said and done.

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The NHL is looking to reduce the size of goalie equipment in hopes of allowing more scoring. Click through for my look at how the new rules could impact some of the game's top netminders.

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Public Records is a new nonprofit, supported by Telus, that awards grants to BC and Alberta filmmakers and musicians to help fund music video production.

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Vancouver is home to a glamorous new event facility, The Imperial, located in one of the grittiest parts of town.

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My summary of relevant trends for travel in B.C. appears on page 10 of the Summer 2013 issue of InnFocus, the official publication of the BC Hotel Association.

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The 2013 NHL playoffs have not been without their compelling storylines. Heading into Game 3 in Boston, click through for my look at the ten best moments so far.

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Game 1 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final gets underway Wednesday at Chicago's United Center. Click through for my piece on the ten biggest storylines to watch for as the series unfolds. 

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Two games into the NHL's Eastern Conference Final, the Pittsburgh Penguins haven't just surrendered home ice advantage—they threw it straight into the dumpster. Click through for my look at the biggest early takeaways in this surprising series as Boston takes it 2-0 series lead home to TD Garden for Game 3 on Wednesday. 

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After 30 years of affiliation with the Ironman brand, the City of Penticton will host the new Challenge Family long-distance triathlon this August, while Ironman Canada moves to Whistler. Click through for my story about the financial reasons behind the decision.

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My story on entertainment trends in pubs and bars around B.C. for their trade publication, The Publican. Story is on page 36.

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With two series left to be decided in Monday's Game 7s, click through for my grades for each playoff team up till now.

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Two more teams were eliminated from NHL playoff action on Thursday. Click through for my summary of the night's biggest takeaways.