Author: Jake Baskin

Jake Baskin is a student at Dean College majoring in sports broadcasting. He does play-by-play for Northeast Sports Network and previously wrote about hockey for various SB Nation blogs. He loves the history and evolution of sports broadcasting and dreams of being a national-level announcer.

Sean McDonough to serve as ESPN’s lead NHL play-by-play voice; Levy in studio; Full announcer roster listed

By Jake Baskin 06/30/2021 1

ESPN has announced its on-air personnel for its upcoming NHL coverage. The network begins […]

NBC’s last Stanley Cup soirée after 16 dedicated years: Kenny Albert and John Forslund are lead voices

By Jake Baskin 05/19/2021 0

NBC isn’t shortcutting its production as it presents its final Stanley Cup. The network’s rights […]

Voices? When the NHL leaves NBC, ESPN and Turner will consider these game and studio announcers

By Jake Baskin 05/04/2021 0

This article has been updated to reflect new reports of Turner’s plans for lead announcer. […]

Play Ball! Baseball is back; A full directory of team voices; including details of off-season changes

By Jake Baskin 04/01/2021 2

Baseball is back and with it comes encouragement. Harsh winters are behind us and long […]

NHL: Kenny Albert and John Forslund will share NBC’s regular season load; Full list of all teams’ TV/Radio voices

By Jake Baskin 01/20/2021 0

Now that the season has begun, NHL fans are listening and watching, be it radio […]

The ages of the NFL’s team voices might surprise you; Half are in their 60s or above; One is 81

By Jake Baskin 12/29/2020 1

The broadcast booth and the football field live in the same stadium but they’re miles […]

With Doc Emrick retired, who’s on NBC’s radar to follow the master? A look at the top five candidates

By Jake Baskin 10/29/2020 0

Hall of Famer Mike “Doc” Emrick announced his retirement last week after 40 years of […]

Is hockey better on Canadian TV or American? Are 2 voices better than 3? How about graphics? We explore!

By Jake Baskin 09/22/2020 0

Hockey Night in Canada is an institution north of the border and has been […]

NBC, USA and NBCSN present 120 hours of NHL starting Saturday; Profiles of all talent + schedule

By Jake Baskin 07/29/2020 0

NBC Sports has announced details for its commentary and production in advance of the NHL’s […]

Voice Coaches: Do they help? An interview with mentor Ellie Miller; List of 35 thunderous announcers

By David J. Halberstam and Jake Baskin 07/21/2020 0

Ellie Miller coaches announcers on how to improve their voices. But her career didn’t start […]

Longtime Lightning TV voice Rick Peckham wins Foster Hewitt Award from Hockey Hall of Fame

By Jake Baskin 06/30/2020 0

Rick Peckham has been announced as the winner of the 2020 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, the Hockey Hall of Fame’s top honor for broadcasters.

NHL’s all-time best voices: Broken down by American and Canadian, play-by-play and color commentators

By Jake Baskin 04/15/2020 1

Editor’s Note: Jake Baskin is a dedicated student of play-by-play and sports broadcast history. He […]