Tag: NHL

NHL Playoffs: The long history of Stanley Cup broadcasts in America and Canada; Turner and ESPN

By Jake Baskin 05/10/2023 0

2023 Stanley Cup The Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing. Currently, it is the […]

The Stanley Cup: NBC out, ESPN back in, Turner debuts; Canada’s Sportsnet, Full list of 50 + voices

By Jake Baskin 05/05/2022 0

The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs started on Monday, the first postseason of the new […]

Steve Levy on the big stage? He’s growing into the discussion that includes Buck, Michaels and Nantz

By Dan Mason 12/27/2021 1

Much has been written on these pages about those who’ve roamed the halls of […]

Author interviews NHL broadcasters as season opens; List of ten slogans with which announcers are identified

By SBJ Staff 10/21/2021 0

The art of hockey play-by-play has steadily evolved through the years. From radio broadcasts […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gary Thorne says he’s had talks with ESPN about NHL; Calls the late Mets’ voice Bob Murphy his mentor

By David J. Halberstam 09/02/2021 0

The man is missed. If you’d hear him, you’d likely identify his voice immediately. […]

Halby’s Morsels: NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB; Gorging yourself on ESPN’s Nathan’s hotdogs contest? Disgusting

By David J. Halberstam 07/13/2021 1

Nathan’s July 4th hotdog eating contest on ESPN Is overindulging on hotdogs a sport? […]

ESPN’s Sean McDonough has been waiting for the NHL opportunity for 16 years; He idolized Dan Kelly

By Dan Mason 07/02/2021 0

When it comes to lofty assignments in the big business of network sports, […]

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 and ESPN’s coverage of the NHL, Formula 1 and IndyCar race keeps viewers engaged

By Eric Bean 06/22/2021 0

A Weekend With Eric Bean: Observations of NHL and Auto Racing Coverage I hope […]

NBC’s Olczyk catches missed call, too many men on the ice, in Tuesday’s Tampa Bay win over Isles

By Eric Bean 06/17/2021 0

Two competitive series are starting to take shape in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Semifinals. […]