Ian Shantz

Ian Shantz is a digital editor at the Toronto Sun. Throughout his journalism career, which began in 2004, he has specialized in sports, news and travel writing, as well as newspaper layout and digital duties. He has won several provincial newspaper awards and in 2007 was nominated for a National Newspaper Award. Shantz was dispatched to cover the war in Afghanistan for the Barrie Examiner, where he worked prior to a pit stop in Hamilton before arriving at the Sun. He is a graduate of Niagara College's Journalism-Print program. Away from work, he is forever in pursuit of a quality cup of coffee and a favourite new band.

LATEST STORIES BY IAN SHANTZ

Hinchcliffe talks up new sponsor, Wickens' future and Leafs' Cup chances

Canadian IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe is never far from the spotlight.

January 18, 2019 Motorsports

James Hinchcliffe celebrates after winning an IndyCar Series race Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

MEASURING UP: Darren Haydar was small and skilled, but had the misfortune of playing in wrong era

Measuring up: A three-part series examining the undersized NHLer

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December 21, 2018 NHL

Former Atlanta Thrashers forward Darren Haydar suited up for just 23 NHL games, including this one against the Philadelphia Flyers in 2007. Haydar can only wonder how differently things would have gone had he played in today’s era of smaller players. GETTY IMAGES

SMALL CHANGE: Undersized players increasingly becoming the norm in NHL

MEASURING UP A three-part series examining the undersized NHLer

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December 20, 2018 NHL

Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller proves good things come in small packages. AP PHOTO

'One day I will be there': Pint-sized Sean Dhooghe chases dream of playing in NHL

MEASURING UP: A three-part series examining the undersized NHLer

December 19, 2018 NHL

Sean Dhooghe (centre), in his sophomore year with the Wisconsin Badgers, leads the team in goals, power-play goals and shooting percentage. Despite his small stature, Dhooghe isn’t afraid to mix it up physically, too.TOM LYNN/UW ATHLETICS

BORN IN THE U.S.-EH: From the outdoor skating rinks to the beloved Maple Leafs, Toronto makes lasting impact on projected 2019 first overall NHL pick Jack Hughes

PLYMOUTH, Mich. — It was like watching a magician pull a quarter from behind someone’s ear. After the fact, you could piece together what had happened but in the moment everyone was fooled, most notably the three dizzied Dubuque defenders.

November 27, 2018 NHL

Jack Hughes in project to go first overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft. (RENA LAVERTY/USA HOCKEY'S NTDP)

Ontario yurt getaway will warm your adventurous heart

Woods Parka Lodge pays homage to the embrace of Canadian winter

November 23, 2018 Ontario Travel

The Woods Parka Lodge in Haliburton, Ont., pays homage to the Canadian winter explorer. (IAN SHANTZ PHOTO)

Demoted NHLer Sam Gagner doing his best to 'enjoy the journey' with Marlies

Sam Gagner might be riding through the darkest tunnel of his professional hockey career, but in his mind he is speeding toward the light.

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October 27, 2018 Toronto Maple Leafs

Former NHLer Sam Gagner in action for the AHL Toronto Marlies versus the Hartford Wolfpack. Gagner is trying to work his way back to the NHL. JACK BOLAND/TORONTO SUN

Los Angeles Kings rookie Jaret Anderson-Dolan embraces being raised by two moms

Jaret Anderson-Dolan didn’t garner much attention inside the visitors room at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday morning. Instead, a few stalls over, the TV cameras were trained on former Leafs captain-turned-Los Angeles Kings blue-liner Dion Phaneuf, who was making his return to town.

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October 15, 2018 Toronto Maple Leafs

Los Angeles Kings centreJaret Anderson-Dolan (front) says he's very proud to have been raised by two mothers. (GETTY IMAGES)

Leaves the work to them: Ontario fall colours report rakes together key road-trip info

Rejoice, foliage fanatics. These are the prime days of an awesome autumn – and there are at least a few weeks remaining to enjoy Ontario’s spectacular seasonal swatch.

October 11, 2018 Ontario Travel

Park workers use a tractor with a industrial leaf blower to pile up fall leaves at High Park, in Toronto. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Canadian-born racer Stewart Friesen relishes chance to shine at home NASCAR Truck Series race

He’s Canadian, but Stewart Friesen’s upcoming race on home soil will feel completely foreign.

August 24, 2018 Motorsports

Niagara-on-the-Lake native Stewart Friesen is in contention as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs begin in Bowmanville this weekend. (NASCAR/PHOTO)

Ian Shantz

LATEST STORIES BY IAN SHANTZ

Hinchcliffe talks up new sponsor, Wickens' future and Leafs' Cup chances

MEASURING UP: Darren Haydar was small and skilled, but had the misfortune of playing in wrong era

SMALL CHANGE: Undersized players increasingly becoming the norm in NHL

'One day I will be there': Pint-sized Sean Dhooghe chases dream of playing in NHL

BORN IN THE U.S.-EH: From the outdoor skating rinks to the beloved Maple Leafs, Toronto makes lasting impact on projected 2019 first overall NHL pick Jack Hughes

Ontario yurt getaway will warm your adventurous heart

Demoted NHLer Sam Gagner doing his best to 'enjoy the journey' with Marlies

Los Angeles Kings rookie Jaret Anderson-Dolan embraces being raised by two moms

Leaves the work to them: Ontario fall colours report rakes together key road-trip info

Canadian-born racer Stewart Friesen relishes chance to shine at home NASCAR Truck Series race

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