Ty Dilello is an accredited writer with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). His work has also appeared in many major hockey outlets including The Hockey News, as well as various newspapers across North America. He has been a hockey fan since Peter Bondra led the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup Finals in 1998. Ty plays extensively on the World Curling Tour in the winter and can probably be found on a tennis court during the summer months.