Cooper Godin, Sports Writer in Barrie, Ontario

Hello, I’m Cooper Godin

I’m a freelance sports writer specializing in hockey, focusing on breaking news, scouting, and NHL industry coverage. Bylines on Blades of Steel & Canucks Daily.

Selected Writing

Frank Seravalli shares his bold prediction for the Vancouver Canucks this season by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Canucks Daily, 2024

Frank Seravalli shares his bold prediction for the Vancouver Canucks this season

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Big news coming next week for CHL player eligibility in the NCAA by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Blades of Steel, 2024

Big news coming next week for CHL player eligibility in the NCAA

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Former Canucks coach Mike Keenan opens up on stripping Trevor Linden of captaincy by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Canucks Daily, 2024

Former Canucks coach Mike Keenan opens up on stripping Trevor Linden of captaincy

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Long-time NHL forward Artem Anisimov retires from professional hockey by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Blades of Steel, 2024

Long-time NHL forward Artem Anisimov retires from professional hockey

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Rick Tocchet provides update on Conor Garland following absence from Friday’s lineup by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Canucks Daily, 2024

Rick Tocchet provides update on Conor Garland following absence from Friday’s lineup

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Olympics looking to add another form of hockey to the 2030 Games by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Blades of Steel, 2024

Olympics looking to add another form of hockey to the 2030 Games

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Potential Candidates for Canada’s 2026 IIHF World Championship Roster by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Potential Candidates for Canada’s 2026 IIHF World Championship Roster

The National Hockey League’s 2025-26 regular season is set to wrap up in two weeks and as half the league begins to prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, those on the outside looking in have several questions they’ll need to answer this summer. Before those non-playoff teams get down to business this summer, a number […]

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Where Are They Now: Barrie Colts Import Players by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

Where Are They Now: Barrie Colts Import Players

Since entering the Ontario Hockey League as an expansion franchise in 1995, the Barrie Colts have had plenty of talented players walk through the doors of Sadlon Arena (formerly Barrie Molson Centre), among them being several from Europe through the Canadian Hockey League’s Import Draft. Many of the 41 players selected by the Barrie Colts […]

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2026 Winter Olympics: Men’s Hockey Preview by Cooper Godin, Sports Writer & Journalist in Barrie, Ontario

2026 Winter Olympics: Men’s Hockey Preview

We’re a little over a week away from the start of the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, Italy, which is set to feature National Hockey League players for the first time since 2014, when Canada downed Sweden 2-0 to take their second consecutive gold medal. There’s plenty of anticipation ahead […]

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I’m currently available for freelance & full-time writing opportunities

I’m a dedicated sports writer with a strong focus on hockey, delivering in-depth analysis, game recaps, and player features. With a deep understanding of the game and a passion for storytelling, I aim to keep fans informed and entertained.

Please reach out to me at cgodin1997@gmail.com or fill out the form and I’ll respond as soon as I can!

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