Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
● IN SUMMARY I have five seasons of experience at the NHL level covering the Winnipeg Jets for NHL.com. My duties included providing concisely written copy on tight deadlines in a variety of formats, including game stories, off-day stories, previews, analytical pieces, and other story types as needed in the fast-paced, intense environment of a Canadian NHL market. Included in my NHL.com tenure was the return of the NHL to the city in 2011, the inaugural 2011-12 season, and the first Stanley Cup Playoff appearance for a Winnipeg club since 1996. From there I have pivoted successfully from a team beat to a league beat, taking over NHL.com's coverage of the American Hockey League, the NHL's top developmental league. In 2021, I became a regular contributor to TheAHL.com, the AHL's official website. In my first season in that role, I provided nearly 200 written pieces (features, profiles, long-form, and more) on a variety of on- and off-ice topics concerning the league. In 2024, I was recruited by FloSports to contribute to its AHL vertical as part of the company's brand-new streaming deal with the league. In addition to my NHL.com experience, I have more than 15 years of experience at several media outlets, including Sportsnet/Rogers Media, TSN, Sun Media, and The Hockey News. Before advancing to the highest levels of the sport, I also gained experience in the Ontario Hockey League and the Double-A level ECHL. ● REPORTING Utilizing a deep base of sources and industry relationships, I have experience breaking news and other stories at several levels of the hockey world. ● WRITING I have written for a variety of top print and online publications in both Canada and the United States, including NHL.com, TheAHL.com , FloHockey, Sportsnet/Rogers Media, TSN, Sun Media, The Hockey News, and more. ● AWARDS I won the 2015-16 James H. Ellery Memorial Award that is presented annually in recognition of "outstanding media coverage of the American Hockey League." ● DIGITAL, RADIO, & TELEVISION I have experience guest co-hosting and as a guest for several media outlets, including NHL Network, SiriusXM, several TSN Radio outlets, and other radio stations across Canada and the United States. I also have served as a commentator and intermission guest with several teams on live game broadcasts. ● SOCIAL MEDIA I have built a following on a number of platforms, including Facebook and Twitter (more than 12,000 followers for breaking news and hockey perspectives).
● Entering 10th season as the NHL.com American Hockey League correspondent. This includes on-site coverage for the Calder Cup Final as well as the AHL All-Star Classic. ● Revamped the NHL.com AHL Notebook, a weekly look at the NHL's top developmental league. ● Won the 2015-16 James H. Ellery Memorial Award that is presented annually in recognition of "outstanding media coverage of the American Hockey League."
● Served as the NHL.com Winnipeg correspondent and covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons, including the team's first National Hockey League season in Winnipeg (2011-12) and return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 19 years (2015). **Transitioned in full to the AHL beat beginning with the 2016-17 season due to family considerations**
● Produce multiple in-depth pieces each week for the American Hockey League's official website, TheAHL.com. This work includes on-site news reports, features, long-form pieces, interviews, and more. ● In its first season (2021-22), this work included nearly 200 written pieces (features, profiles, long-form, daily coverage, and more) on a variety of on- and off-ice topics concerning the league. ● Archived work can be found at: https://www.theahl.com/author/pwilliams.
● Break news and provide analysis. ● Write weekly column focused on trends, key league-wide issues, and more. ● Produce the AHL Game Of The Week preview. ● Compile 32-team AHL Power Rankings. ● Generate features on players, teams, and league issues.
● Make guest appearances with veteran hockey journalists Scott Laughlin, Jim Gordon, and Shane Malloy to discuss top prospects from across the American Hockey League. These shows are broadcast across Canada and the United States on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
● Worked in ongoing copy-editing, transcription, closed-captioning, and editorial management for multiple employers in both salaried and freelance roles. ● Past work included handling manuscript submissions and copy-editing responsibilities for a variety of top medical journals, including Cancer Research. ● Selected to manage the Cancer Research reviews section. ● Conducted the quality-checking process for more than 1,000 manuscripts annually through initial submission and revision via a variety of online programs. ● Managed all correspondence between authors, editors, and reviewers following precise journal guidelines. ● Provided support to all editors, reviewers, and authors through all stages of submission, review, revision, and publication. ● Implemented author corrections through the revision process, including late-minute modifications. ● Trained new staff members as needed.