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Phinally Philly

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Roman ZubarevWebsite, Community Development, Newspheed

Roman got into pro sports when he moved to Philly for college. Naturally, strong passion and repeated disappointment were his initial emotions; feelings most Philly fans are born with. As an aspiring entrepreneur, Phinally Philly is one of several projects. His responsibilities include building a community around the site as well as running the live newspheed on Twitter and Facebook. He can be found doing his own thing here and reached at: romanzubarev@gmail.com

Chris ShaferFlyers Beat Writer

Chris Shafer is a senior majoring in English at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Growing up across the bridge in South Jersey and playing hockey at a young age, he has always been a huge fan of the Philadelphia Flyers. His love grew for most Philadelphia sports teams as well as Villanova University where both of his parents went. He had many articles about the Flyers published on NHL.com this summer as a blogger for the NHL, but has since moved on. Now he covers the Flyers for PhinallyPhilly.com and TheHockeyWriters.com. Chris will be buried in his Flyers jersey.

David Foley

David is a recent graduate of the University of Southern California and a lifelong Philly fan stranded out West (born in Bucks County). Equal parts passionate, knowledgeable, and angry…but always loyal. Contact him at: PhillyFoley@gmail.com

Kieran KellyPhillies Beat Writer

Kieran has suffered much heartbreak following Philly sports, but all of that was washed away by the 2008 WFC Phillies. A recent graduate of Drexel University, Kieran is a fan of the Phillies, Birds, and Flyers, but leaves the Sixers to the rest of the city. His ramblings about sports, tech, and random musings can be followed on Twitter: @kierankelly or you can email him at kieran.m.kelly@me.com

Mike Santa BarbaraSixers Beat Writer

Mike was born and lives in the sports hot bed of Wilmington, DE. He’s been writing about sports since a young age, making up his own stories and then graduating to covering real sports around eighth grade. He’s a 4 for 4 Philly fan, and also an unhealthy fanatic of Italian B Series Soccer. His favorite sports movie is probably Bull Durham followed by Mystery Alaska in a very close second. He’s been playing Ice Hockey since he could walk and continues to compete today. Mike aspires to work as a writer for a pro team one day.

About Us

Phinally Philly is a new source for news in the world of Philadelphia sports. Unlike other forms of mainstream media we take pride in presenting our honest, uncensored take on anything and everything related to Philly sports. We’re breaking news, insightful commentary, and a whole lot more brought to you live from the City of Brotherly Love by the Philly fan, for the Philly fan.