Author: Jake Baskin

Jake Baskin is a graduate of Dean College who majored 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.

NHL faces off tonight; Full listing of voices; New networks and off-season changes at team levels

By Jake Baskin 10/12/2021 1

The National Hockey League’s regular season begins tonight Tuesday, October 12th and concludes next […]

Hall of Famer Chuck Kaiton provides an invaluable tutorial on how to call an NHL game on radio

By David J. Halberstam and Jake Baskin 09/27/2021 0

Hall of Fame broadcaster Chuck Kaiton is a decorated National Hockey League play-by-play announcer […]

Turner releases its top talent for its NHL debut; Viewers anticipate how Gretzky gamble goes

By Jake Baskin 09/17/2021 0

Turner Sports has announced the talent roster for its upcoming NHL coverage, a seven-year […]

NFL week #2: Fox’ Buck team off on Sunday; Manning siblings were good but the production incompatible

By David J. Halberstam and Jake Baskin 09/16/2021 1

Time generally flies during the NFL season. I saw a chunk of the Mannings ESPN2 […]

Week #2 on 20th anniv of 9/11; Full schedule and all TV voices; Brees debuts as analyst doing ND

By David J. Halberstam and Jake Baskin 09/09/2021 0

It’s hard to believe that it’s twenty years since the terrorist attacks. In recognition […]

NFL Week #1 Voices; News heading into season; Fox’ GB-Saints and CBS’ KC-Cleve go to 85% of US

By David J. Halberstam and Jake Baskin 09/08/2021 0

NBC’s Dallas vs. Tampa Bay launches 2020-21 season Thursday night! Pre-season news and notes, […]

College Football has some 100 games on TV this weekend: See networks, times and voices

By David J. Halberstam and Jake Baskin 09/01/2021 0

College Football’s Week#0, a new label, ends Wednesday night with UAB at Jacksonville State. […]

NFL TV Menu: Depth chart of crews; Greg Olsen to Fox #2, Tom Rinaldi joins Buck’s team; Pre-season voices

By Jake Baskin 08/14/2021 1

Wondering about the NFL menu of voices this fall? After the Hall of Fame […]

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 […]