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Charlie Lapastora

Charlie Lapastora covers his hometown team (hey hey, Hockeytown!) the Detroit Red Wings with The Hockey Writers. Charlie is a sports/news multimedia journalist who’s reported, written, produced, anchored, shot video/edited on different NBC, ABC, and FOX shows in multiple TV markets, along with digital & new media companies. He has traveled the country telling national sports, news, feature, and original stories on a cable news network, airing on top 10 TV markets, Sirius XM satellite radio, and digital platforms. Stories he's covered have been featured on CNN, ABC's Good Morning America, Fox News, & NBC's The Today Show. Charlie also has reported on NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA teams, has worked in professional sports, and was the sports host of a digital news show started by Ryan Seacrest and Wanda Syke's producer.

Charlie is passionate about his faith and being a husband to whom he calls the G.O.A.T. of women. You can follow their married life, travels, and adventures together here. Charlie loves his family, reppin’ his home state of Michigan and Detroit teams (yes, including the Red Wings & Lions), finding a good cup of coffee, and how sports brings people together. He’s traveled the world leading and coaching sports camps.

Charlie is also the host of the ‘authentically’ podcast where he features guests of diverse backgrounds and vocations to share their stories, all the while keeping it real in a world of 'highlight reels' scrolling on social media, telling stories with integrity and passion.

Red Wings Front Office Brings Championship Mentality to Current Team

Charlie Lapastora | September 22, 2021

Who else replays those 1990s and 2000s Detroit Red Wings moments whenever you see the front office staff either step to the podium, take in a hockey game from the…

Red Wings’ 2022 Beijing Olympic Hopefuls Come From Far and Wide

Charlie Lapastora | September 17, 2021

It took a while to get there, but the 2020 Tokyo Olympics finally happened, just a year late. It was much anticipated, and filled with what makes sports incredible: bringing…

Red Wings Call Traverse City Home for Training Camp

Charlie Lapastora | September 15, 2021

We’re already a couple weeks into September and you know what that means – we’re getting even closer to NHL preseason hockey! Specifically for the Detroit Red Wings, the preseason…

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  • Dallas Stars Playoff Outlook: What Went Right
  • NHL Rumors: Stars, Bruins, Predators, Canucks