Sportswire: Feb. 7, 2012

Produced by post-graduate students at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ontario, this 26 minute show features a story on Matt Miller who overcame cancer and rejoined his basketball team. As well, a profile on the college's recreation program and a story on how to stay fit.


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Copyright Loyalist College, 2012.

In Search of the Next Great One - and more

After the Buzzer is a weekly sports feature program heard every Thursday at 12:30pm on 91X in Belleville, Ontario, Canada.
You're get an exclusive sneak preview of the show through our blog.
Here's the lineup for the show the February 16th show:
- The search for the next "Great One"
- Sports Psychology
- The M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Curling Championships in Napanee

 After the Buzzer - Feb 16-12 by 91X

Lancers Basketball on the Air

Shawn McLeish, John Langdon and Ryan Dickison head to the
Loyalist College Gym to set up for their basketball broadcasts.
Photo courtesy of Kathleen Rankine

The Loyalist Lancers Men's and Women's teams take to their home court tonight and again tomorrow in OCAA Basketball Action.  Ryan Dickison and John Langdon host the play by play broadcast of the men's game against Cambrian starting at 8:00pm tonight on 91X.  There is no broadcast of the women's exhibition game against Cambrian.  That game starts at 6:00pm.
Shawn McLeish and Logan Clow will host the play by play broadcast of the women's game against the Seneca Sting tomorrow.  The game gets underway at 1pm.  The men hit the hardwood at 3:00pm
Both games will be broadcast live on 91.3 - CJLX-FM.  You can also listen live online at www.91x.fm.

Sportstalk Takes Over 91X in Belleville

Every Friday at 12:30pm - Loyalist College Sports Journalism students take over the airwaves on 91X - CJLX-FM.  They gather in the studio to talk about the top stories of the week in sports.
Topics this week include a review of the Super Bowl, the Belleville Bulls lack of scoring punch and some highlights involving Loyalist Athletics.
 Behind the Play - Feb 10-12 by 91X

Tackling a Tough Topic

Students in the Sports Journalism program at Loyalist College produce a weekly feature show and often tackle controversial topics.  On the February 3, 2012 edition of "After the Buzzer" the lead story is about athletes coming out and why so few admit to being gay while they're playing sports.  You'll also hear feature reports on some people's passion for basketball and the challenges facing student athletes as they balance school life with sports.

 After the Buzzer - Feb 2-12 by 91X

One Week - Two New Shows

Loyalist College Sports Journalism students get Behind the Play with After the Buzzer.  That's a play on the title of the two shows students produce every week during the second semester of their post graduate program.

After the Buzzer is a sports feature show heard every Thursday at 12:30pm on 91X - FM.
 After the Buzzer - Jan 26-12 by 91X

Behind the Play is Sportstalk heard every Friday at 12:30pm on 91X - FM.
 Behind the Play - Jan 27-12 by 91X

Puempel's Purpose

Story by Logan Clow

Loyalist College Sports Journalism Student and Freelance Sports Reporter

Scroll to the end of this story for the audio version

Photo Courtesy of Terry Wilson - OHL Images

BELLEVILLE – Matt Puempel is not your typical teenager. At just 18, his trophy case is already full and he’s a philanthropist. The native of Essex, Ont., near Windsor, is now in his third year with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League.

                “He is a special individual,” says Petes’ Head Coach Mike Pelino. “He has a heart of gold and wants to do anything he can for his fellow human beings. He does volunteer work at the school and work with the less fortunate. Anytime we have a community event, Matt’s open to all of it.”

The 24th pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2011 NHL entry draft, Puempel recently started his own charity, “Puempel’s Purpose”. Every time Puempel scores a goal or gets an assist, money is donated to the Children’s Wish Foundation.

Pete Dalliday, who has broadcast Petes’ games for 15 years and has known Puempel since he came to Peterborough at 16, says the charity has gotten the city’s attention

                “It's only been a (a few months) now, and it's starting to snowball. More companies are hopping on board. They really like Matt. (He’s) mature beyond his years. He's a really personable young man and he's a fan favourite here,” said Dalliday.