Author: Christian Gardecki
A Native of Danbury, CT. Christian is one of the longest tenured Drive4Five writers, Christian Gardecki began writing for Drive4five In May of 2017. Christian covers Minor League Hockey and the Bridgeport Islanders for Drive4Five. Outside of Drive4Five, Christian was the captain of his High School Hockey team and currently attends Hofstra University with a major in journalism. Christian was the play by play broadcaster for the Danbury Westerners summer collegiate baseball team during their 2021 NECBL Championship. Christian also was the Public Address Announcer for the Danbury Hat Tricks Minor Pro Hockey team in the Federal Prospects Hockey League and NAHL Junior team from 2019-21.
2019 Bridgeport Sound Tigers Booster Club Awards Dinner Recap
I had the chance to go to Monroe, CT at Whitney Farms to be apart of the Sound Tigers Booster Club Awards Dinner. Many of the team’s staff and players
Read MoreSound Tigers Meet and Greet: Season 2, Episode 2 with Matt Lorito and Kyle Burroughs
Welcome back to another edition of the Drive 4 Five Meet & Greet series. This episode we have Matt Lorito and co-captain Kyle Burroughs, who both joined us in the
Read MoreA Battle of the Dynasties: Islanders vs. Patriots
Just a few weeks ago, the New England Patriots won their sixth Super Bowl in franchise history. Does that make them the greatest sports dynasty of all time? The early
Read MoreSound Tigers Mid-Season Player Grades
The first half of this season for the Sound Tigers has been very strong. The Sound Tigers are in the middle of one of the best seasons in the 17-year
Read MoreSound Tigers Meet and Greet: Season 2, Episode 1 with Kieffer Bellows and Yanick Rathgeb
Welcome back to a new season of the Sound Tigers Meet and Greet series! Boy, do we have a good interview to start the year off! Top Islanders prospect Kieffer
Read MoreSound Tigers Spotlight: Reason To Be Concerned?
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers season has begun, but is not off to a great start. After four games, the Sound Tigers are 1-2-1. Even though it is early, is it
Read MoreSound Tigers Spotlight: We Are One Week Away!
This season is the beginning of a new era for the New York Islanders. Gone is the man who has led the organization on the ice for the last 9
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Bridgeport
With a new season comes changes, and change is no different for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Sure, we’ve talked about the major changes with the signings, but what about in
Read MoreBridgeport Sound Tigers 2018-19 Roster Preview
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are entering their 18th season in the American Hockey League, all of which as the AHL Affiliate of the New York Islanders. The Sound Tigers have
Read MoreHow will Lou Lamoriello help the Sound Tigers?
Lou Lamoriello is one of the most influential executives in hockey. With 3 Stanley Cups on his resume and turning around the Toronto Maple Leafs from loveable losers to legit Stanley
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