10 Things I Have Learned in my Time Running This Channel
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
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What I’ve learned;
1.) Shannon
2.) Is
3.) The
4.) Best
5.) Hockey
6.) Content
7.) Creator
8.) On
9.) This
10.) Platform
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DITTO!!!!
facts bro
Nice Top Ten.
I don't mind at all that you are a Canucks, Stars and Bruins fan. It would be strange if you knew as much about hockey as you do, and NOT have favorite teams, Excellent job as always.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
Thank you for not cussing and not using sponsorships.
I find it strange. I hate all teams except for my favourite.
Not just the best hockey content creator, but without question, the best person on this website today. Incredibly humble, super kind, and hard working beyond belief. You set an example that others should follow, not just on UA-cam, but in life.
WE LOVE THG!
I agree. I've seen way many other youtubers here and see that THG is the best.
I couldn't agree more, nor say it any better. Shannon has the absolute best hockey channel, period. From content to presentation he does it all with class, humor and humility making it all well worth watching. I've been a fan since my first view, as much as i crave hockey rumors he tends to stick to facts and doesn't get caught up in the rumors as some channels do that become click bait and became annoying after a period of time. Shannon's approach is by far the best and most watchable and rewarding.
I just wish he'd stop listening to critics so much. 99% of the comment section is kind and supporting, and yet in EVERY SINGLE VIDEO, he mentions how there are people that argue, and criticize him. Like come on dude, yeah there probably are some, but barely. Stop giving them your attention.
Your honest and down to earth attitude is what we are respecting. You are not trying to be some one else and you always keep your feet on the ground. Thank you very much for your work! 🙂👍🏻👍🏻
No fancy editing, production etc. Just a guy who loves and knows hockey. That’s why I’ve always stayed.
I love your videos man! Your off-season videos have been keeping me sane while I wait for hockey to be back lol
Actually, I think you are one of the least-biased people in hockey. Also, you 'gave' hockey back to me, and I will always be grateful for that. :)
I’ve been very grateful! Been watching you for a very long time! You were one of the first Hockey UA-camrs I’ve watched way back in 2016-17, your history videos are very underrated and what got me watching your videos! A huge inspiration why I created a Hockey channel and talk about hockey videos! It’s been an amazing journey seeing you from under 10k subs to over 250k subs over the years!
I’ve actually found the history videos highly entertaining. I still rewatch your stuff on Harold Ballard, Eddie Livingstone and others when I’m having a rough day, so I know there are bigger and more entertaining jerks than some of the ones I’m dealing with. I love those videos about the goofballs, characters and pains in the butt of hockey, past and present. I guess I’m a little older than some of your subs. I don’t watch list videos so I can skip to the end. That’s no fun. I want to hear why those players, people or items are in that order.
Agreed.
Someone needs to make a comedy about the Eddie livingstone saga, that's just a goldmine lol
I was super disapointed to see Wayne Gretzky hook up with MGM betting. It's an ethical thing from my perspective as he's the face of hockey for many kids.
I've always been impressed with how you run your channel and am very relieved to hear you speak on the possible pitfalls of the wrong partnerships/sponsorships.
Is Gretzky still the face of hockey? I'm 35 and I remember him as another Jordan but that was 20 years ago.
I had a UA-cam channel. I never expected, or cared, to make a dime off of it. I just figured I'd do it for a hobby. I'd upload about every other day. I had the channel for about 10 weeks. The highest number of views I ever got was 4. I had one subscriber. To give a fair explanation, I did not advertise it on my Facebook page, nor did I go around telling neighbors or coworkers about it. I figured it would be sink or swim on outside views. It was sink, obviously. UA-cam channel success is a "snowball" sort of thing. Once you get some traction on the UA-cam grid, the algorithms can give your channel appearance in more places.
A slim, sinewy woman can start a YT channel based on yoga. She has to be scantily dressed and the videos have to be hi-res with close-ups. She'll get a decent number of subscribers after 5 videos. Most of those followers are guys barely know what yoga is.
Keep it up shannon, your channel is basically the hockey encyclopedia. You’ve uploaded so much information it’s actually crazy.
Shannon telling me about how well list videos do while i watch his list video
As a fan from as late as 2015 in Scotland, this is where I learned what I know, Thank you Shannon
whats a British league game like mate? Been home to Scotland once or twice but never in season. The crowds seem fun and the jerseys are all really cool!
@@shawnthompson2303 I head to the Dundee Stars games now and then as they are the closest team to me, the arenas are always full, some teams have a lot more loyal fanbases than others though but i guess thats the same as any league
I'm hesitant to like their jerseys though as the literally have local taxi numbers on them bigger than the logo 😂
@@moup386 I really like Glasgow Clan's jerseys. They're fun.
Great to see you being acknowledged by the “professional media”. When I first saw your videos a few years ago I thought they were a bit amusing - some over enthusiastic fan trying to be a commentator in his basement. But I pretty quickly found myself looking for your game summaries every morning and subscribing. You could have added “be reliable” to your list here - the fact that you’re posting game summaries every night and interesting videos almost every day in the off-season, while staying focused on hockey, must be a big part of your recent success. When Marc Maron started podcasting, before anyone was making money doing it, he said the most important thing he did early on was commit to posting 2 shows a week, whether he had a guest or not, or even nothing much to say. Keep up the great work, it’s appreciated!
Shannon was talking about ads for his videos and boom! An Ad shows up. Decided to watch it all for THG. Heres to you for all the good work you do!
Shannon next time you are on with Dangle, or vice versa, PLEASE ask him his thoughts on 2 teams in Toronto.
I enjoy LFR but he's a hack. Shannon knows far more about the league.
@@angrydalailama6089 nah, Steve Dangle is a legend. I do agree that Shannon does knows more about the league but thats because Steve is first and foremost a Leaf guy. The SDPN has employed many people over the last year to cover the other teams and other aspects of the NHL.
For example, sdpn has the cj show. A show dedicated to a hockey insider. Or agent provocateur, a show with Allen Walsh dedicated to the business of hockey from an agents perspective. Or Knoxy and Kax, a show dedicated to women's hockey.
I love THG and the content he puts out but you can't really compare the two channels. They both put out completely different content. I like THG for the day to day info stuff but I also love SDPN for their incredible podcasts.
RE Bias: One thing I like about your videos is that sure, you have your favorite teams, you're open about it, but you recognize that and otherwise you're pretty evenhanded.
A Shannon podcast where every once in a while he just talked hockey would be amazing. Just chilling and talking hockey with whoever would be great content for a podcast. Perfect hockey talk vibes for a podcast, it would like a chill convo about hockey which always hits different
Thank you for your insights and honesty Shannon! Love the whiteboard, it is original and perfectly matches your old school knowlege and practicality!
Yea. The white board is great. Sometimes it's hard to see what's wrote down but that's also because I'm viewing your videos on a mobile phone. Most of the time I can read what's on the board no problem. But a greenboard for your videos wtf. I can't imagine a greenboard instead of the white board and being able to see your vast collection of jerseys and other memorabilia. They show you are a true hockey fan not someone who is doing this just for the money. You love what you do and it shows. I remember your video way back about the job you had before this channel and you hated it. You found what your meant to do. And you do it well.
I started following the NHL last season. I’ve got to say your channel is a godsend for anyone getting into hockey. Always informative & fun…but most importantly for me always welcoming and kind. Even your subscribers are some of the best hockey fans just based off comments I see across social media.
Very nice to hear. This channel is amazing.
I am proud to say your videos have solidified my newfound love for this great sport that unfortunately in my neck of the woods is an afterthought. I’ve gotten acquainted with all the teams and their strong, weak points, histories. I watch every video you upload. I appreciate your dedication and professionalism in every video. If there was an Art Ross for YT, you win unanimously. Thank you Shannon.
That Top 10 list epitomizes why we love this channel. Do something you love and you will do it well. Do something well and others will want to support you. Shannon, you are a credit to sports analysts, bloggers, reporters, fans, etc. You are authentic and pure class. And, Yvonne is amazing and cheers for the best team. :)
Best hockey channel, period. And the reason is it’s on point, no shouting, no cheap crappy watches i can buy with a 10% discount. I also watch ohnyquist but these two channels are only ones I enjoy watching.
I found you about a year ago through a Reddit comment I believe. You've helped me immensely as a new, more engaged hockey veiwer, in understanding the game. The amount of work you put into the channel is immense and does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU.
I think most people agree with me on my reaction to your top 10s:
1) I have warmed up to advanced stats too, I don't like advanced stat zealots but as a goalie appreciate their work.
2) I personally never cared about your bias because it was so much harder to detect than everyone else's bias.
3) For whatever reason lists are super, super fun.
4) I like history videos, I enjoy them, but yeah I enjoy lists and news much more.
5) We're all proud to see you be where you're at, and we're excited to see you grow!
6) Your instincts are great. One of my favorite things about you is you don't come off as some Toronto elitist who says the dumbest possible thing about sports but think's he/she is genius because they get paid millions by faceless corporations who do not care. I love the fact that you use a whiteboard and magnets, I love to see your cats, and I love seeing your jersey collection. It gives me a feeling of a smart, hockey fan, not a pompous "I was a crappy hockey player for six years so I know everything including ten games in the NHL so I know everything."
7) Lack of integrity gets money, but integrity gets you money and respect.
8) I'm also very hesitant to appreciate 8-year contracts but it was your video on current 8-year contracts that convinced me they were good.
9) As a Utahn in addition to being an Albertan I am super proud of what happened in Vegas, everything about it was awesome and it's great to see Canadian elitists eat it when hockey works in the desert. I hope Arizona comes around because as a proud hockey fan I want it to work; I don't want to admit hockey isn't that great and have it relocate (I get that if you're in Quebec City you have different feelings and I won't argue with you).
10) Like him or not Donald Trump constantly spoke (among many things) that you should always pursue to have fun in your work.
As a UA-cam Premium subscriber, i was really worried I wasn't supporting you (I watch you daily) so I subscribed / joined the subscription support as long as I could - I'm a broke student, lol, so I'm really glad to hear my views are still supporting you.
Heard you on S and P this week. Glad I found you! Great channel. GO CANUCKS!
You're my go to guy for hockey updates. I appreciate your honesty and your hustle! Thanks for keeping us in the know... but really, it would be fully OK if you subtly pushed products or membership or a Patreon. Whatever you're making, you deserve more!
excellent insights, thanks so much for sharing Shannon!
You’re absolutely the best. Keep it up!!!
I enjoy hearing the stats behind the history. Keep on keepin' on, Shannon!
Hey Shannon, I'm a recent subscriber but have been devouring your videos for the last few months and I want to give a stick tap for your ethics and consistency. You describe in more detail in this video some of the elements that make my brain adore your content so much. You have a thorough and academic approach that makes it so even when I disagree with you, I understand why you have a certain view clearly and how that view is built, and you'll almost always have mentioned whatever my opinion is.. so I hardly feel the need to comment.. just hit like and find the next video to scratch my hockey nerd itch.. but thanks for mentioning how YT ads work in more detail because I habitually skip them and did not realize this affected you. I'm happy to let them to support you, keep up the honest work.
You are such a great UA-camr, I would tune in to watch you sweep your kitchen floor or mow the lawn. You are a gifted entertainer and a damn good man. Your humility is inspiring. Keep up the awesome job, my friend.
This channel is my hockey oasis from sports gambling and I'm very grateful. Thanks!
Thank you for your videos... I am new to Hockey, started watching Hockey games at the end of last year to help keep myself sane. Wanted something to take my mind off the stressful things going on in the world. I find it amazing how much info you retain and present to your viewers. I appreciate your reviews of the games and the info on the Members of the teams. I enjoyed watching your interview the other day and was glad to learn you had recorded the Hockey 101 videos. I have been watching those and now I understand the calls, etc. much better. I have never been a huge sports fan, but am hooked on watching the Hockey games. Live in Oregon, so don't have a local team, so I enjoy watching the games of the different teams. Thanks again for your excellent videos.
all it takes for me to watch a guy in a room with a whiteboard every day is your stellar authenticity and quality of content. keep it up shannon!
It sucks the history videos aren't popular because as a fairly new hockey fan (I started following around 2017) it's a really enjoyable to hear someone talk about the past and be able to learn in an easily digestible format. I would not know 80% of what I know about hockey history if it wasn't for the THG history videos. I wish everyone else had the same feelings as I do, but alas, such is life. Keep up the good work Shannon, your channel is a genuinely amazing resource for newer fans of the sport.
I really enjoy career videos - you pick a ton of players I grew up watching.
Watching and listening to you, this channel is so relaxing to me. Because it's nothing like we see in TV or on other places. It's like just watching and listening a friend talk about hockey and all your favorite topics.
Much love to you Shannon!! I found your channel last November as a new hockey fan and I can't imagine what I'd do without having you to watch! I've enjoyed your reviews and off-season content, and I've learned a lot about the game as well thanks to you. You're also quite funny and I love seeing the cats and rabbits 😁 so thank you for everything you do!! 💙💙
What I like about you is that you're an uber-mensch.... you're just a guy who likes hockey and helps us other schmucks by providing the insight of a guy who's spending full time watching the NHL.
I used to only watch and care about the Leafs. But this channel has gotten me invested into all 32 teams. It's just made me like hockey more. Thanks, Shannon!
I found this channel at some point last season and it took me from a casual Anaheim fan into a hockey fan with a deeper understanding of the game. I appreciate all that you do for the game. Keep them coming and good luck into the future
I will say Shannon is probably the most principled youtuber I watch. I try not to judge youtubers who do ads, but I certainly respect Shannon for not doing that.
Just a fan? Just a SUPERFAN! And I like your history videos, since I missed a lot during my first 20 years as a fan just focusing on one favorite team.
Been watching your channel since the beginning of the pandemic. Love the 32 team lists, as we are hockey fans as much as certain teams’ fans. We also root for certain teams, with some changes during the year and playoffs. Your content got our attention, your cat antics kept us coming back, and your bunnies made your channel a keeper. Keep up the good work… your instincts are spot on and your critics are jealous! 😊👍
I've been subscribed since you were in only double digits for subscribers. It's been very good watching your numbers rise and your presentation style mature. You are deserving of all your success Shannon, you worked hard for it. Sometimes I feel that you don't get the depth of info about certain things going on with my favorite team, but you are following 32 and mostly I only follow one. I appreciate that you stay neutral until you have more information about things going on that have other channels and media in an uproar. You don't pass around gossip as fact.
As someone who made a ton of commentaries, number 2 rings really true. Great video man
Thank you for all you do THG. You are the premier avenue for all things Hockey and i hope to keep watching you for decades. Thanks.
Since I started watching your channel I've learned a lot about hockey. Not just how it's really played but the history of it as well.
Keep up the great content Shannon
Thank you, Shannon. I really enjoy your approach. I find those channels that have elaborate studios, video effects, hosts with exaggerated expressions & constant hand waving (Dangle) multi camera/multi edits, & blasting music exhausting.
I think its great that you aren't afraid to upload/work on videos that you personally like that may not bring in a lot of views. You can appeal to the minority of viewers while still keeping the channel light and fun for yourself in the long-term
Shannon, you're a legend. I'm really glad you made this eppie. Give us a little peak behind the scenes. I've always wondered why you don't do live streams, since you do your videos in one take anyways. I think once a week of you (and a moderator) just talking and responding to people, would really elevate your profile.
You’re truly a unicorn Shannon 🍻 can confirm you really haven’t changed since the beginning and love that the cats have become a channel staple 😂
Great list! For anyone with an audience they want to grow, the question of whether to use profanity comes down to a simple calculation: Will I lose more people by cursing or by not cursing? If anyone thinks more people will unsubscribe because there’s not profanity than because there is, well, bless your heart. 🤔 I’m no delicate flower when it comes to language but I’ve quit watching some UA-camrs who create very good content because they can’t seem to get more than three sentences out without dropping an f-bomb. I’m not offended, just annoyed by their self-indulgence. You made the smart choice, Shannon!
I’ve had UA-cam premium for a few years. I’ve always wondered how it affects the creators I watch, as I don’t get ads. I’m very glad to know that some of it goes to you! Also I love the backdrop and your cat! No green screen!
I don't know how I didn't discover this channel until a few weeks ago, but really enjoying it so far! Really like the creative subject ideas and the output of content is great.
Great video, sir. As a UA-camr (non hockey related), I find your advice invaluable. Thanks so much!
Thanks for not being willing to sell out for money/views. You’re gonna have more people sticking around by being a man of integrity.
on the point about list videos, the algorithm loooves them. every single time im watching a short update on your channel and then im distracted, it starts playing some list video haha and most of the time i let it go just feels chill
Your videos are so relaxing and soothing to watch in the evenings. I also love your career profile videos of players from the 80s, 90s, etc.
I'm glad you're having fun with this channel, it lets me know you'll be doing it for a long time, which is great because your videos are the best I watch all day. Learning things like this over time will only make it easier. Also I personally love the history videos, guess I'm an outlier.
I have to say that watching your channel has definitely increased my enjoyment of hockey, in general. I do have teams that I like to see do well, but your videos have fostered my appreciation of the league overall. Thanks for being there with your sane approach.
I’m surprised that the history videos don’t do as well I really enjoy them and always love learning new hockey stuff or some of the craziness of ownership or management of some teams. Keep up the great work
I really appreciate the effort and quality of your videos Shannon! I found your channel early this year, and I am very glad I did.
I’m glad I’ll never have to skip the start of a hockey guy video to go past a raid shadow legends ad
Keep Rockin Shannon! Appreciate the vids and pretty unbiased source you provide imo. Since coming across the channel, I get pretty much most if not all of my hockey news here. And the other hockey vids are awesome as well! Learned a fair bit in the short time as a subscriber on a number of topics.
very interesting video! i love your coverage shannon and your channel is how i follow hockey news these days. you deserve a lot of praise for your work ethic!
I absolutely love your content. Obsessed with hockey right now and your videos keep me rolling through the off season. Just hearing your thoughts unscripted works so well
I watch everything. History videos, recaps of teams I don't follow. Everything. You do a fantastic job sir.
Thank you Shannon for all your hard work through the off season. You are helping the off season go by much easier
I love your history videos, and I'm grateful you enjoy making them :)
I don't watch hockey anymore so you're my sole source for hockey. Your instinct was right on the money,as this is a great channel. 😊👏
Really enjoy your content Shannon, and especially the history videos. As a UK based hockey fan, learning about the history of teams etc is really interesting as hockey has only been available in our market for a relatively short time. Thanks for all your efforts, it’s really appreciated
i look forward to you inviting special guests or your friends to talk hockey! something to try out ha.
The whiteboard is iconic. It's not The Hockey Guy without it. It's a real part of this channel's personality.
I love the whiteboards in your videos; i appreciate the fact that you cover the game of hockey from so many different angles with different kinds of hockey videos.
I’ve been following you for the last few years. I look forward to your recaps of all the games and marvel at how you can keep track of all 32 teams the way you do. Talk about multi tasking! Your insights are just like real hockey fans not a bunch of talking heads just going through the motions. I appreciate your efforts Shannon. Keep up the good work!
Shannon as always great video. I subscribe to other channels for my hockey fix but I always seem to watch more of yours and enjoy. Keep up exactly what you're doing as it's working! I'm getting pumped up for the 2022 / 2023 season.
Your the most unbiased sports fan I know and it feels like hockey has probably the most biased sports fans.
Great job you do Shannon; always entertaining content and I love the history videos… much appreciated sir!
Just wanted to say I’m glad that I stumbled upon your channel. My only regret is not finding it sooner. I appreciate your content & it appeals to my passion and curiosity for the game. As a hockey fan in Hawai’i it is refreshing to have access to someone who is not only passionate about the game, but also produces their content in an inviting and humble setting. You got a fan for life. Can’t wait to see what you’ll post when the season starts. Heading to Vegas for their home opener & I’ll have some time to maximize my consumption of hockey media while I’m there. 😊
Your great, I love watching your videos. Your down to earth style is exactly what I want to see.
i absolutely love your energy! your sense of humor is great, your knowledge, your dedication to the channel and the sport! thanks for always making great content shannon!
Not only the best hockey creator but honestly one of the best creators on UA-cam
Shannon, as much as I have enjoyed watching your channel evolve, I really do miss your 45 mins rant videos. I may be in the minority but watching a fellow Canucks fan go thru the same pain feels cathartic. It'll be nice to see a throw back video like that from time to time . Just like how John Cena goes back to OG Cena who still raps?
Everything you do is damn near perfect in my opinion I love all the videos my favorites have to be the historical videos and career videos.
Just discovered the channel this summer. Just became a backer on Patreon today. Thanks for the interesting videos!
@The Hockey Guy excellent breakdown! really explains what running a YT channel entails. 💯
i am so happy for your hard work paying off. you are a down-to-earth guy that had a dream and literally skated with it. you not only provide hockey news for us shift workers (and many other walks of life lol...but you're also an inspiration and provide hope for people to run/skate with their dream too. 💙
selfishly i just wish you would do more videos about the tampa bay lightning lol 😉
cheers from the oakville, ontario car plant!🍁
How time flies. I joined your channel sometime in the fall of 2016. I believe there were about 2500 subs. at the time. You provided so much more than what was on the various Canadian sports networks. I've always followed hockey, but after watching your videos I realized how much I was missing regarding most of the American teams. I've purchased some shirts ( my favourite is the " stupidity should be a two minute penalty". I think it was during the 2019/20 playoffs Vancouver vs. Vegas but I'm not really sure. Looking forward to this season and many more. Thanks Shannon, and can you help the Leafs get past the first round soon?
About point 4 and 6
I love history videos! I thought everyone did? I want more of them!
And your right, trust your instincts. THIS is what people want.
And to be afraid to keep your hickups and screwups in, it make it more "organic" and geniuin.
Love seeing your success man!
A causal podcast style video with you and some friends, maybe the one who shall not be named, would be really fun!
Thankz again man!
You’ve been very instrumental in me learning the game FAR more than I would’ve before. Your effort will not go unnoticed.👍🏻
It’s weird to see a short sleeved jersey tho…🤔
I started really getting back into hockey the last 10 years and without even noticing your channel has really taught me sooo much about the game I didn't know that i didnt know the last 5 years. All that knowledge and you are just chill and naturally funny
I enjoy your authenticity. Unlike, the employees of HNIC who are scripted by bosses. Also, your communication skills are outstanding. No crutches like “ya know” and “I mean”; you are more polished than many on Sport Radio. Keep “keeping it real”!
You are an amazing content creator and a wonderful human being. Your honest, you have a heart.
I appreciate your opinions whether I agree with them or not! You seem like an educated hockey mind I and appreciate what you have to say about hockey. I'm always glad I found your channel. Keep it up!
I think your honesty (for example your honesty on your favourite teams), your values (it translates) and that you are welcoming both old and new hockey fans by the way you present your eproduct.
Those are your best characteristics!
You’r doing an awesome job.
ONE QUESTION:
Do you have experience in acting or being in front of a camera before the channel? It’s seems to come naturally for you (even in the early videos).
Keep doing what you are doing and take care!
/Johnny, Ornskoldsvik (Sweden)