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Ian Mendes

Ottawa

VP comms @Senators. Former journalist. Current ringette enthusiast. Proud @Jschool_CU alum.

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  • Feb 21, 2025 | nhl.com | Ian Mendes

    Sylvain St-Laurent Recounts His Top 25 Moments of the Sens Last 25 Years February 21, 2025 I followed the Senators for 20 years as a journalist. During those 20 years, there was never a boring day. There's ALWAYS something going on at the Canadian Tire Centre. My friend (and boss) Ian Mendes had this wonderful idea of putting together a ranking of the best moments of the last 25 years and he challenged me to do the same.

  • Feb 20, 2025 | nhl.com | Ian Mendes

    Ian Mendes Recounts His Top 25 Moments of the Sens Last 25 Years February 20, 2025 Last month, we unveiled the Senators Quarter Century Team, as selected by a panel of local media and alumni. I did not participate in this exercise, because I am no longer a member of the local media.

  • Dec 4, 2024 | nhl.com | Ian Mendes

    The 2005-06 season was the year my training wheels came off as a reporter. Prior to that, I spent two seasons covering the Senators on television for Sportsnet, but my role was somewhat limited. Whenever the network would broadcast a Senators game, they would bring either Darren Dreger or Christine Simpson in from Toronto to serve as the rink side reporter. I was stapled to the role of news reporter.

  • Nov 28, 2024 | nhl.com | Ian Mendes

    Former Sens star discusses his time with Senators and his return to Ottawa November 28, 2024 The picture is simple, but it holds an iconic place in Senators history. Daniel Alfredsson, Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza – the trio that formed Ottawa’s ‘Pizza Line’ – are standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the blue line during the national anthem.

  • Nov 19, 2024 | nhl.com | Ian Mendes

    On Hockey Fights Cancer Night, the Staios family shares their story. November 19, 2024 When Steve Staios was given a chance to speak during his introductory press conference with the Ottawa Senators last fall, he opened the session by acknowledging his wife Susannah’s absence. “I’d like to first take some time to thank my family. My wife Susannah is not here today.

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Ian Mendes
Ian Mendes @ian_mendes
3 Jun 25

RT @tsnjamesduthie: All the love in the world to Milt and his family tonight.

Ian Mendes
Ian Mendes @ian_mendes
31 May 25

Very fun afternoon celebrating 10-year anniversary of @TallCanAudio. Matt is one of the most talented, hard-working guys in the business. Always love being a guest on his show. (Even if I’m the only guest who pushes for Michelob Ultra).

Chris Hofley
Chris Hofley @chrishofley

Hard to imagine a better crew getting together to celebrate 10 years of @TallCanAudio https://t.co/XkQptd2Uc8

Ian Mendes
Ian Mendes @ian_mendes
25 May 25

RT @Senators: 2 goals, 8 assists, +9, and a gold medal 🥇 Congrats @shane_pinto on a fantastic tournament and winning the 2025 @IIHFHockey…