Chris Wassel

Chris Wassel brings 20+ years of sports journalism experience across fantasy sports, betting, hockey, NASCAR, fitness, and broader sports media. With an AA and AAS from Union County College, plus sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering hockey, baseball, and football, he has built a career spanning business, writing, sports, DFS, injuries, Olympics, politics, food, grilling, and even baking cookies. A long-standing member of the FSWA, FSGA, and several sports betting groups, Chris runs news shifts for Rotoballer Hockey, previously ran NASCAR news for three years, helps manage content for The Panel US and UK via Gambling.com, and hosts a hockey and fantasy hockey podcast for fantasy players and sports bettors.

Based in Rahway, New Jersey, Chris has worked with DraftKings, USA Today, Rotoballer, The Panel, and more. Away from writing, he races cars, cycles tough hills and mountains in New Jersey and New York, hikes, climbs mountains, and brings that same competitive mindset to his coverage. Since 2013, he has focused on sports writing and fitness while also covering unique markets like Running of the Bulls and movie box office gross props, including predicting the success of Super Mario Bros.: The Movie. With FSWA award nominations, fantasy hockey championships across expert and high-stakes leagues, and a “Do Not Think, Just Do” approach, Chris delivers informed coverage across sports, betting, fantasy, and entertainment.

Education

Associates in Business and Accounting - 1999 - Union County College

Professional Achievements

Media credentialed writer for the New Jersey Devils and NHL. Covered several NHL Drafts and Award shows. Covered several motorsports events including the MotoCross at Southwick, NASCAR (Pocono and Dover), Interviewing many athletes and media, Draft work at Dobberprospects.com published via Sportsnet