About Us
Scott Vankoughnett created OpenIceHockey so that people would have a chance to read the stories that they want. Rather than what the corporate companies want them to read.
Scott is a professional writer/photographer who has covered hockey at all levels including the Stanley Cup finals, NHL Entry Drafts, Memorial Cups and World Junior Championships.
Prior to establishing OpenIceHockey, Scott spent four years as a student at Nipissing University. It was there, with the help of his roommates that OpenIceHockey began in 2004.
In the fall of 2008, Jesse Michael teamed up with Scott to create what you now see.
OpenIceHockey brings you the stories, images and now, video that you won’t read or see anywhere else. In the Spring of 2010 Nathan Dearing joined OpenIceHockey to help provide video content on the site.
Based out of Southern Ontario, Canada, OpenIceHockey has the ability to cover every level of hockey with a greater emphasis on the Canadian Hockey League.
Scott and Jesse are no strangers to arena both growing up playing hockey in the small town of Parry Sound. Yes, home of Bobby Orr. They have covered well over 100 games each in the past two seasons alone, highlighted by 2009 and 2010 Stanley Cup finals.
Going through some revamping for the 2010/11 season, OIH will be bringing you more original writing pieces, more video content, and a lot more insight into other hockey leagues around the globe.
A special thanks must go to Matt Crowley and Greg Maddeaux for their continuous help and hard work on improving the website.
If you have a budding superstar hockey player coming through the ranks, and would like more exposure, whether it be a story or photo opportunities, please feel free to contact us to set up a meeting.
To contact Scott Vankoughnett please email svankoughnett@openicehockey.com or Jesse Michael jmichael@openicehockey.com
Thank you for your continued support of OpenIceHockey!
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