This is Christy signing off...

by Christy on Jan 1, 2010 4:00 PM CST in Opinion

For me, this announcement feels like an end of an era in my life. Sadly, I will no longer blog about the Wings as a fan -- not just here at WIM but anywhere else. I graduated from college two weeks ago and with the hopes of finding a job in sports PR, I needed to stop blogging about sports. It's probably what gave me my start early in college and provided me with a ton of valuable experience, but sadly it has to come to an end.

I'm sure you've noticed that I've been posting less and less this season. I had slowly been phasing myself out, while Casey took over more and more responsibility. Casey is now the top dog at WIM and Joe, Michael, Kyle, and Drew will continue to blog as they have. Casey has some great ideas on how to develop WIM and I can't wait to see how it'll improve by this time next year.

During my years of blogging, I have witnessed some incredible things -- the Wings winning a Stanley Cup, the Winter Classic, the Steve Yzerman retirement ceremony, and much more. It's been a joy to blog about the Wings and the many amazing things us Wings' fans have witnessed over the last five years.

Thank You

I started blogging about the Red Wings on my own in 2004 during the NHL lockout at Behind the Jersey. In the summer of 2007, Tyler asked me to join SBN and Winging It In Motown was established by August as just the third SBN hockey blog at the time. During my five years talking Wings' hockey, I have met so many amazing people online (and some even in person) -- fellow bloggers, readers, and fans. I can't thank everyone personally in this post, but I do want to list a few.

Tyler -- He gave me my start at SBN and what an amazing journey this has been. I never thought I'd see my work linked from SI.com, NHL.com, and Yahoo! Sports and I have to thank him and James Mirtle for building the SBN hockey group into what it is today.
Matt Saler -- Before I started Behind the Jersey, I spent some time blogging for On the Wings with Matt and Brian. I have to credit Matt for giving me my start to blogging.
The rest of the Wings' bloggers, particularly Paul at Kukla's Korner and Bill at Abel to Yzerman, for their support over the years. It's been fun talking Wings' hockey with you all and I look forward to continue reading your work!

This will be my last post at Winging It In Motown, but that doesn't mean I'll be a stranger. Thank you to the many, many readers that BTJ and WIM has had over the years. It's been a pleasure blogging and interacting with such a great group of fans. Go Wings!

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Good luck in the future.

by Eric B on Jan 1, 2010 4:02 PM CST reply actions

Thank you very much!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:10 PM CST up reply actions

Good luck going forward, Christy! The hockey blogosphere will miss you. It’s been great to read your writing over the years.

by Matt Saler on Jan 1, 2010 4:05 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for giving me my start!

And all of your support over the years — it’s been a pleasure to blog with you and to read your great blogging over the years!!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions

Good luck, Christy!

by jennyquarx on Jan 1, 2010 4:09 PM CST reply actions

Thank you!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions

Best wishes

Best of luck in the future, Christy!

by RWCaptain19 on Jan 1, 2010 4:15 PM CST reply actions

Danke!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions

Best of luck and all the thanks in the world!

After reading WIM a few times, your work is what inspired me to start my own blog and then you gave me the opportunity to come on board as an author and handed the reigns to me. I couldn’t thank you enough for all that you’ve done for WIM and the Wings blogging community!

Best of luck with the path that you pursue!

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jan 1, 2010 4:24 PM CST reply actions

Thanks a bunch!

Thanks for all of your help with WIM and I can’t wait to see the things you do with this blog over the next year. The Wings’ blogosphere is a better place because of you and your writing!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions

Oh this is sad...

First Ian over at BYB and now Christy here. Luckily, both Kurt and MrNorrisTrophy are worthy replacements that I enjoy reading, as well.

I’ve been reading Christy’s work since she was at Behind the Jersey — without actually knowing it was the Christy I went to high school with! Her and other Detroit bloggers inspired me to begin blogging and ultimately, helped me earn the spot at the Pistons SBN page I started (that has now merged with the longtime Detroit Bad Boys site).

You’re opinions will be missed, but I’ll try to keep representing our HS as best as you did here at SB Nation. Best of luck finding that PR job you deserve.

Detroit Bad Boys- SB Nation's Detroit Pistons Blog

by Packey on Jan 1, 2010 4:49 PM CST reply actions

Thanks Packey!

It’s sad to leave SBN, but unfortunately it’s a necessary thing for me to move on to the next part of my life. Hopefully, I can represent DCDS in a different way at work.

Keep up the great work blogging about the Pistons — it’s exciting to see that you joined forces with Matt at DBB! Thanks again for the kind words!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:15 PM CST up reply actions

Good luck Christy,

Even though you cover the wings and not the Hawks, I have always come here to read the site. I have enjoyed reading your Blogs, and wish you nothing but the best.

SHOOOOOOOT!!!! Anon

by burpchelischili on Jan 1, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for the compliment & well wishes!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:16 PM CST up reply actions

any place would be lucky to have you, Christy

Good luck in your job search!

All your favorite Tigers blog are belong to me.
Bless You Boys.com -- MackAvenueTigers.com

by Kurt Mensching on Jan 1, 2010 6:07 PM CST reply actions

Thank you!

Thanks Kurt for the good luck wishes and for your support over the years (and answering questions I may have about the Tigers and baseball). Keep up the great work!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:17 PM CST up reply actions

Good luck

Good luck Christy. Will you somehow let us know where you land job-wise? Maybe tweet it?

I still remember your post after Yzerman’s retirement. Best post ever.

by SEMIRetired on Jan 1, 2010 6:32 PM CST reply actions

Will do!

I will add a comment to this post once I know or I’ll create a FanPost with the news. And I’ll definitely be tweeting about it on my personal account once I know.

I remember staying up until 6am after the Yzerman ceremony to make sure that post was live before people woke up for the day so I’m glad you thought the post was that great!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

You will be missed.

But not in a sad way because you are moving on to bigger and better things. Best of luck in the future – any place would be lucky to have you. :-)

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Jan 1, 2010 7:32 PM CST reply actions

Thanks a lot!

Thanks for being a regular reader to BTJ and WIM. I always enjoy your witty and insightful comments!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

Good luck christy!

we seem to have gotten over that HURDLE

thanks for a great season Rockies!

LETS GO WINGS!

by TuLoRocks2008 on Jan 1, 2010 10:48 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for being such a consistent WIM reader!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

Best of Luck

I’ve enjoyed reading your perspective on all things Red Wings. You’ll be missed, but where ever you land, any organization will be lucky to have you.

by pbcoyotes on Jan 1, 2010 11:21 PM CST reply actions

Thanks a bunch!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

Good luck Christy… I’m sure we’ll be seeing you around plenty anyway, so you’re not getting a so long.

Blogging on hockey at fromtherink.com

by James Mirtle on Jan 1, 2010 11:38 PM CST reply actions

Hopefully!

Thanks James. Not only for your help with SBN and growing the hockey group into what it is today, but for your support over the years and being a blogger that so many of us aspired to be like.

Hopefully I will remain in the hockey world just in a different capacity than as a blogger. Thanks again for everything!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions

Wow

I never thought I would see sports writting at it’s finest. At WIM I saw it plenty becuase of Christy. Good luck in the future and please remember us all!!!

Im like Steve Yzerman! No, not the leadership, goals, two way play or sportmanship..... Just the knee pain!

by Wings40 on Jan 2, 2010 12:28 AM CST reply actions

Wow -- thanks for the nice words!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions

Good Luck Christy

Oh, and in case any of you are wondering there is a great read about Brad May in the program book from the NYE game. ;)

by LolaLemon51 on Jan 2, 2010 12:32 AM CST reply actions

Haha. Thank you!

I actually will have an article in each program. The articles will stay the same for a little over a month before the next issue, which will have an article about Andreas Lilja.

Thanks for the compliment on my article!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions

Best of luck!

Here’s to nothing but good things in your future! You deserve nothing but the best!

Also, a big THANK YOU for giving me the opportunity to contribute over here for a few months. I really enjoyed my time here and really enjoyed working and getting to know both you and Casey and everyone else.

Thanks for everything you’ve done!

Find me on twitter @chollis

by motownchollis on Jan 2, 2010 12:04 PM CST reply actions

Your welcome!

You were a wonderful addition to WIM and I am so happy to see you succeed with your own blog these days! You are a wonderful blogger and we were honored to have you at WIM.

Thanks for the kind words!

by Christy on Jan 6, 2010 5:24 PM CST up reply actions

damn the

hot chick is leaving

After 5 No-Dozes I feel great.. only except that i can hear my ears.. and I believe that toenails are the funniest thing I have ever seen.
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by MSUBluenoter on Jan 2, 2010 5:34 PM CST reply actions