Sal J. Barry
Sal J. Barry I am a multiplatform journalist, interactive designer...and terrible hockey player. Check out my work.


Articles


Hockey Card Comeback Hockey Card Comeback
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


NHL '94 '94 Forever: The Making of NHL '94
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Wayne Gretzky & Mario Lemieux Gretzky to Lemieux: 1987 Canada Cup Game 3
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


5 Cartoon Cameos Puck Culture: 5 Cartoon Cameos
The Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


7 Fun Facts About Blades of Steel Puck Culture: 7 Fun Facts About Blades of Steel
The Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


10 Actors with Hockey Cards Puck Culture: 10 Actors with Hockey Cards
The Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


The Making of Miracle The Making of Miracle: An Oral History
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Mystery, Alaska The Making of Mystery Alaska: An Oral History
The Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


The Mighty Ducks Flying High at 25: The Making of The Mighty Ducks
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Youngblood Blood, Guts & Glory: The Making of Youngblood
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Sudden Death The Making of Sudden Death: An Oral History
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Helmet Holdouts Helmet Holdouts: The Last 10 Helmetless Players
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Connie Madigan The 38-Year Old Rookie: Connie Madigan
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Sam Gagner Sam Gagner: My Greatest Game (book chapter)
The Greatest Game I Ever Played
Published in print (PDF)


Sibling Sensations 2019 Sibling Sensations Trading Card Text
The Upper Deck Trading Card Company
Printed trading cards (PDF)


1992 Olympic Team The 1992 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team: An Oral History
Puck Junk
Published online (link)


The Russian Penguins The Russian Penguins: An Oral History
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Roller Hockey International Roller Hockey International: An Oral History
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Draft Tricks Draft Tricks: Expansion Draft Shenanigans
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


FoxTrax Puck FoxTrax Puck's Complex Legacy
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Trading Card Explosion Trading Card Explosion
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


2018 Blackhawks Convention The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks Convention
Sports Collectors Digest
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Wayne Gretzky The Gretzky Trade: 30 Years Later
Sports Collectors Digest
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Jeremy Roenick It's Roenick - He's Good!
Beckett Hockey
Published in print (PDF)


Spawn Zamboni Puck Culture: 5 McFarlane/Hockey Crossovers
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Lost Hockey Video Games Puck Culture: 5 Lost Hockey Video Games
The Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


Hockey & Christmas Puck Culture: 5 Hockey Christmas Items
The Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


Scott Darling Interview: Scott Darling
Puck Junk
Published online (link)


Jim Pappin Interview: Jim Pappin
Puck Junk
Published online (link)


Jake Allen Interview: Jake Allen
Puck Junk
Published online (link)


Five Things Five Things Every New Adult Player Should Know
Midwest Hockey News
Published in print (PDF)


The Hextalls The Hextalls: Punk Band Plays with Rage
The Hockey News
Published online (link) & in print (PDF)


Six Forgotten NHL Awards The Lost Hardware: Six Forgotten NHL Awards
Sport Card & Memorabilia Expo Magazine
Published in print (PDF)


Ticket Stubs: The Hobby's Hottest Collectible Ticket Stubs: The Hobby’s Hottest Collectible
BCW Supplies Blog
Published online (link)


Moving Your Collection Four Tips for Moving Your Sports Collection
BCW Supplies Blog
Published online (link)


Teaching Young Adults Teaching Young Adults (book chapter)
Media Arts Integration: Reflections from the Field
Published in print (PDF)



Interactive Media


Building the 2016 Penguins Building the 2016 Penguins
Interactive Timeline

Building the 2015 Blackhawks Building the 2015 Blackhawks
Interactive Timeline








News Videos


Ride of Silence
1 minute, 53 seconds

I Am I Creative Showcase
1 minute, 46 seconds

The Case for Net Neutrality
5 minutes, 54 seconds








Print Design

Web Design


AU Sports Memorabilia AU Sports Memorabilia
Responsive Website

C. Semrad & Associates C. Semrad & Associates
Responsive Website

Stateville Speaks Newsletter Buffalo Hockey Beat
Customized WordPress Theme







About


I am a multiplatform journalist and a web/interactive designer.

In my spare time, I play rec league hockey.

Sal playing hockey

Relevant Experience

Freelance Writer

Awards

  • Society of Professional Journalists
    Chicago Headline Club Lisagor Award:
    ‣ Best Sports Story in a Magazine (2019)
    ‣ Best Sports Story in a Magazine (2018)
  • Education

    • DePaul University
      ‣ Master's Degree in Journalism
    • DePaul University
      ‣ Master's Degree in New Media Studies
    • Columbia College
      ‣ Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Multimedia

    Skills

    • Journalism: News reporting, game stories, opinion columns, product reviews, copy editing
    • Interactive design: user experience design, creating interactive infographics
    • Social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
    • Content management systems: WordPress, Shopify, Blogger, Big Commerce
    • Web page design: HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Bootstrap, blog "themeing"
    • Graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
    • Video editing: Premier, Panopto, Camtasia Studio, Final Cut Pro
    • Web animation: Adobe Animate, ActionScript
    • Audio editing: Audacity, Audition
    • Digital photography & digital photo editing

    Contact Me


    Twitter
    @PuckJunk

    LinkedIn
    LinkedIn Profile

    LinkedIn
    312.320.4378

    LinkedIn
    design@saljbarry.com