Social Media run amok!

If you can believe it, this blog entry serves a couple of different purposes:

- To test out blogger... I've never used it before;

- To fill out content... hopefully this will be a regular contribution!

- To take a break... I'm on social media overload, and this is my break!

As AGM, I run the various social media outlets for the team. It all started off as such as simple idea back in my dorm room years ago. I actually was the first webmaster for the team, and (for some odd reason) my original webpage design continued to be used well after I graduated. In fact, until the webpage revamping I did earlier this year, you were looking at the page I originally designed! Flattered as I am, the page definitely needed updating.

Gone are the times when I only had to deal with a website that was just a subdirectory of the student server (gotta love the ~icehocky folder!), and email once in a while (remember icehocky@usc.edu?)

Now we're all grown up... our own domain, our own email servers, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts, blogs, etc. Double that up with the same outlets for our Ice Girls, and then add a couple more for The Rig, and I'm up to my ears in updating/tweeting/blogging.

And this doesn't include my personal accounts.

But in any case, what we have now is multiple ways to follow the team. We've always focused on how our fans, both locally and non-locally, can feel close stay connected. We've had a few hiccups this season on the game broadcasting side of things.... we hope to resolve that soon.

Until then, make sure you check out all the ways you can connect with us!

The Team:

• USCIceHockey.com
• facebook.com/USCIceHockey
• twitter.com/USCHockey
• (please note that "@USCIceHockey" will still be tweeted by GM Mark Wilbur)

The Ice Girls:

• USCIceHockey.com/IceGirls
• facebook.com/USCIceGirls
• twitter.com/USCIceGirls

The Rig

• USCIceHockey.com/TheRig
• facebook.com/USCHockeyRig
• twitter.com/USCHockeyRig

GM Mark Wilbur

• twitter.com/USCIceHockey

Assitant GM Johnny Nguyen

• twitter.com/IceTrojan

Local Listings

• Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/usc-ice-hockey-anaheim
• Foursquare: http://foursquare.com/venue/14312328

Saturday November 20th

Tonight is the second game in the series against the Oregon Ducks. After almost being skated off the ice by the Ducks last night, the Trojans had a mission tonight to show the Ducks how the Trojans can really play. From the puck drop, the Trojans were skating with a purpose not seen yet from this team. The Ducks did not know what to do and the Trojans gave the Ducks a run for their money. But in the end it was all for not and the Ducks were able to stay afloat and emerge victorious with a score of 3-2. Next time these two teams meet, the Ducks may not be able to secure another win. Next week is rivalry week and your USC Trojans face off against the Bruins.
- #4 A. Hite

Friday November 19th

The Trojans flew up to Oregon this week to play against the Oregon Ducks. After having a 4 am flight from California the Trojans were jet lagged and tired but still put on thier pads to play. Oregon had a settle to score to settle with the Trojans, last year the Ducks were favored to win the Pac 8 championship but were defeated in the semi-final round by your Trojans. The Ducks obviously did not forget this loss and took it out on this years team, they beat the Trojans 7-0. This game was one sided from the beginning, your Trojans were not able to get anything together offensively, while the Ducks were invincible in comparison. The Ducks had superior puck control, passing and shooting. Tomorrow the Trojans face off once again with the Ducks hopefully things will go differently.

Saturday November 13th

Tonight was a special night for the Trojans because proceeds from this game were being donated to the Childrens Hospital of Orange County. Your Trojans faced off against San Diego State once again, after almost half of the season the Trojans, a now more experienced team, tried to avenge their earlier loss but were unsuccessful. The Aztecs were still superior to the Trojans skill and came out with a final score of 6 -1. Even though the Trojans lost, the team was able to raise about 1200 dollars to donate to the childrens hospital. While both these teams played against each other they were united under the single goal of helping out children with diseases.

Friday November 12th

The Trojans are playing the Cal State Fullerton Titans this week, they are coming off a loss from Loyola Marymount. The Trojans battled hard against the titans and were evenly matched in the first period, the game was still up for grabs. During the second period though the Titans were able to pull away with a lead of 4 -0, it would be a long uphill battle for the Trojans if they were to expect a victory out of this game. The Third period was a crushing blow against the Trojans when the Titans scored 2 more goals, but the Trojans were able to put 1 past pipes of the Titans, making the final score 6-1.

Thursday November 11th

Tonight your Trojans face off against the Loyola Lions once again, trying to regain some footing in the race for the century cup.This game was much closer than the first and the Trojans showed some moments of brilliance but were not able to best the Lions. The Trojans lost 2-0 this week and the Lions were able to be the first team to win the Century Cup. This loss comes as a blow to the trojans who have been able to bounce back in any series they have played so far.

Friday, October 22nd

USC played the Loyola Marymount Lions this weekend at Loyolas's home rink. Loyola has some of the rowdiest fans and this may have been a deciding factor in the Trojans loss this week. Your Trojans fought hard but were only able to put 2 past the goalie, Loyola on the other hand was able to best our team with 5 goals. This year an interesting twist has been thrown into the mix, both teams are now competing for the Century Cup. The name for the Century comes about because both teams have been around for almost a century respectively.