1 Year & Strong

Matt Bodenschatz | Faceoff Factor News

Jan 31, 10:14 PM | Hype this story!

Faceoff Factor has made it to a year!

Last year in February, Jesse Marshall and I set out to let our hockey opinions be heard. What started as a simple blog visited by fewer than 10 people per day has grown into an outlet for hockey news, opinions, interviews and more — and is viewed by thousands daily.

With the additions of beat writers along the way, Faceoff Factor has grown into a one-stop shop for everything Pittsburgh Penguins and hockey related.

Starting Monday morning, we will begin a four-part segment to commemorate our first birthday. Each week a new question will be posed to a panel consisting of one media member, two bloggers and one Faceoff Factor writer. We hope you enjoy.

At this time, we would like to thank all of you who have been with Faceoff Factor throughout the last year.

Mike Adams (statistics, game grades), Andrew Chiappazzi (NCAA), Kyle Driebelbies (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins), Michael Farkas (transactions), Ashley Gallant (NHL), Adam Jennings (fantasy hockey) and C.J. “Stoosh” Jiuliante (opinion) — we couldn’t have made it to a year without you!

To the media outlets and blogs that have recognized us — LetsGoPens.com, Empty Netters, Jonathan Bombulie, PensBlog and Spector’s Hockey, among others — thank you for driving readers to Faceoff Factor.

We love all of our readers, but we especially love those who comment regularly. Thank you to Andrew R, Ben S, Dabich, Nathan and the many others who take the time to generate thoughtful discussion on a regular basis.

And last, but certainly not least, thank you to Josh Townson for the wonderful web/graphic design and maintenance. A huge portion of our success comes from a flawless site design that is pretty to look at, yet quick to load. Josh, we truly appreciate all you do for us!

Comments

  1. jon s

    Feb 1, 12:48 PM

    Wow, when i found this site i though you guys must have been here for a while. I read every day and you guys are the best PENS site out there. Keep up the good work…

  2. Matt Bodenschatz

    Feb 2, 11:07 AM

    Thanks Jon! The compliments are much appreciated! If it weren’t for readers like you, there would be no reason for Faceoff Factor! Spread the word..

  3. Tim

    Feb 7, 11:31 AM

    I love this site and enjoy the feedback you guys give to all the questions that are posted. It’s nice having a place you can come to for real Pens news (including prospects) and not try to sift through thousands of lame arguments on message boards. Keep up the great work. Let’s Go Pens!

  4. Matt Bodenschatz

    Feb 7, 11:54 AM

    Thanks Tim…we hope you keep commenting, as it’s people like you who initiate and contribute to great discussions.

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