Brent Sopel’s day job is to play defense for the Montreal Canadiens. In their spare time, he and his wife enjoy broadcasting pedestrian details of their life via Twitter and a blog. Reality TV meets hockey in this web-based Sopes Opera!

So many things are going on in the Sopel family and, lucky as we are, they give us the inside scoop. So, what’s new since the trade?  First, Brent’s 12-year-old son told Mom that he wants to kiss his girlfriend. He also probably hopes that her parents don’t read blogs. No words on any development on that front but we’re sure that TMZ is on it.

Second, the secret behind the “Simple Privileges by Kelly Sopel” Chicago boutique is out. We now have the business plan behind Brent’s post-hockey career. The 30-second elevator pitch? Pillows! Fluffy pillows that you can’t afford! Opening slated for April.

Brent also went to DC to visit President Obama and the White House along with the Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup. Forgetting that he’s now playing for a Canadian team – or, knowing that Montreal doesn’t have a chance this year and that he won’t be back next, he tweeted “Can't wait to do it again,” after the visit!

As a little nugget of reality:

• 90 = Quick non-scientific tally of comments or questions tweeted to Sopel in the last 5 days
• 0 = Number of replies from Sopel in last 20 days

That’s a two way road, folks!

Photo credit: flickr/ehpien