Al Sciola on Muck Rack

Al Sciola

Verified
Montreal
Covers:  Hockey, Travel, Food, Film, Music

Al Sciola’s Journalist Portfolio

View as a grid

Vancouver B-boy Phil Wizard ready make Olympic history this summer | Offside

Vancouver B-boy Phil Wizard ready make Olympic history this summer | Offside

Daily Hive Vancouver — Phil "Wizard" Kim is set to make history as he represents Canada in the sport's Olympic debut in Paris this summer.

This year's Young Canada Week tournament is set to reignite former Goderich glory

This year's Young Canada Week tournament is set to reignite former Goderich glory

National Post — Now in its 72nd edition, Young Canada Week has acted as the country's staple youth hockey tournament for generations.

Pets, perks, and puck drops: Montreal's modernized Sheraton has it all | Urbanized

Pets, perks, and puck drops: Montreal's modernized Sheraton has it all | Urbanized

Daily Hive Montreal — Montreal's Sheraton first opened in 1982, but the René-Lévesque street staple has recently undergone a major tranformation.

HFTV: How a group of Canadiens fans became a social media sensation | Offside

HFTV: How a group of Canadiens fans became a social media sensation | Offside

Daily Hive — You've likely stumbled upon a chaotic video of Montreal Canadiens fans partaking in interviews, dances, and chants outside the Bell Centre.

5 questions with Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki | Offside

5 questions with Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki | Offside

Daily Hive — Daily Hive caught up with Suzuki as the London, Ontario, native spends his second straight summer in Montreal.

How to spend a BBQ and sports-filled weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina (PHOTOS) | Mapped

How to spend a BBQ and sports-filled weekend in Raleigh, North Carolina (PHOTOS) | Mapped

Daily Hive — Known as the "Smithsonian of the South," Raleigh, North Carolina, is filled with museums, tailgates, and an overwhelming sense of optimism.

Text-to-video AI has arrived - and it's terrifying | Venture

Text-to-video AI has arrived - and it's terrifying | Venture

Daily Hive — Despite most people having a minimal understanding of AI-generated images, a new monster has already entered the arena: text-to-video.

Montreal gin distillery releases two new festive spirits for the holidays

Montreal gin distillery releases two new festive spirits for the holidays

Montreal Gazette — BluePearl Distillery is spicing up holiday parties around Quebec with two new festive bottles.

A hidden gem on the bay: How to spend 48 hours in Annapolis, Maryland | Mapped

A hidden gem on the bay: How to spend 48 hours in Annapolis, Maryland | Mapped

Daily Hive — I quickly learned that Annapolis's history is deeper than the Chesapeake Bay waters that surround it. The city is a "museum without walls."

Panic at the arcade: Pinball was once illegal in Montreal | Curated

Panic at the arcade: Pinball was once illegal in Montreal | Curated

Daily Hive — Arcades, casinos, what's the difference? You can probably come up with a few off the top of your head. But, once upon a time, those lines were a little more fuzzy. As insane as it may sound to younger generations, the classic arcade game, pinball was once outlawed in Montreal as a result of its association with gambling.

5 questions with former Habs enforcer Chris "Knuckles" Nilan | Offside

5 questions with former Habs enforcer Chris "Knuckles" Nilan | Offside

Daily Hive — From the penalty box to the podcast booth, it's been quite the journey for Chris Nilan. You would be hard-pressed to find another figure in the city as unique and outspoken as the former Montreal Canadiens tough guy. As a player, radio personality, public speaker and now podcast host, the man they call "Knuckles" is truly one-of-a-kind.

"Heartbreak": Habs superfan Jay Baruchel weighs in on the Toffoli trade | Offside

"Heartbreak": Habs superfan Jay Baruchel weighs in on the Toffoli trade | Offside

Daily Hive — After finding out Tyler Toffoli had been traded to the Calgary Flames on Monday, many fans were disappointed to see the flashy goal scorer leave town. Actor and comedian Jay Baruchel was one of them.

"Paris of the north": how Montreal roared through Prohibition in the 1920s | Curated

"Paris of the north": how Montreal roared through Prohibition in the 1920s | Curated

Daily Hive — A little over 100 years ago the Volstead law was adopted throughout the United States. Its purpose: ban the production, distribution, and sale of alcohol. The practice, which was officially enacted in 1920, was known as "Prohibition." Prohibition in America lasted throughout the 1920s, leading to a surge in bootlegging, organized crime, and contraband.

Starting to feel like '93 as the Habs get set for their biggest challenge yet

Starting to feel like '93 as the Habs get set for their biggest challenge yet

Cult MTL — "There's no denying the very special feeling around town - a palpable excitement." Twitter Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Fireworks, chanting and the hoisting of traffic cones were all part of the electric atmosphere in downtown Montreal on Monday night, as the Canadiens completed their four-game sweep of the Winnipeg Jets.

Habs defy all critics, who won't be so quick to count them out in round 2

Habs defy all critics, who won't be so quick to count them out in round 2

Cult MTL — Winnipeg here we come. Twitter Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 23 SportsNet insiders submitted their predictions for the highly anticipated series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.

Habs vs. Leafs: Carey Price can steal a series | Cult MTL

Habs vs. Leafs: Carey Price can steal a series | Cult MTL

Cult MTL — The Canadiens are now in possession of their most valuable weapon: a well-rested number 31. Twitter Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn In March of 2020, nearly 600 players participated in the annual NHLPA survey. And, for the second year in a row, Carey Price was crowned the top goaltender in the league by his peers.

6 NHL alternate jerseys that deserve to be the main look | Offside

6 NHL alternate jerseys that deserve to be the main look | Offside

Daily Hive Vancouver — While some NHL teams sport classic, iconic jerseys that should never be changed, others could use a makeover.