ESPN’s Stanley Cup Play-by-Play Lacks a Signature Voice Daniel Amoia | June 15, 2024 The Stanley Cup is more than a trophy. It’s a metaphor for life: the journey to the top encompasses all possible emotions. From heartbreak and grief to triumph and elation…
ESPN’s NHL Coverage Is Far From What Was Promised Nick Haydon | June 14, 2024 This is a piece I have been sitting on for some time. Actually, it has been three years to be precise. In March 2021, the NHL announced that it would…
3 Takeaways From ESPN’s Stanley Cup Final Conference Call Mark Scheig | June 7, 2024 The 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will get underway Saturday night at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. In advance of the start of…
The Journey of a Legend: Valter Skarsgård Becomes Börje Salming The Old Prof | May 9, 2024 This past week marked the North American debut of the six-part miniseries Börje—The Journey of a Legend on the Viaplay streaming service. Directed by the talented Amir Chamdin, it focused…
Börje – The Journey of a Legend Is a Must-See for Maple Leafs Fans The Old Prof | May 4, 2024 Hockey fans, in general, and Toronto Maple Leaf’s hockey fans, in particular, are in for a visual treat. The six-part miniseries Börje—The Journey of a Legend is making its North…
The Rise of Mike Monaco, ESPN’s Young Play-by-Play Star Zach Martin | March 23, 2024 Sports unite people together no matter what form it’s in and sports brings passion from fans far and wide. What helps bring the fans closer to their team even when…
ESPN, FOX, Warner Bros. Discovery Unveil New Streaming Option Mark Scheig | February 7, 2024 The question on the minds of many sports fans these days is just how will they watch their favorite teams in the future? On Tuesday, we got some clarity. According…
An American Hockey Fan’s Appreciation of Hockey Night in Canada Jim Bay | June 25, 2023 It was just more than 15 years ago when I sat down with my son in our upstate New York home and was getting ready to watch an NFL game…
10 Most Passionate Fictional Hockey Fans Kristy Flannery | October 25, 2021 As hockey fans, it’s exciting to see an NHL team represented on a favorite show or movie, and I thought about what it would be like to attend a game…
Oilers’ Michaels & Moon Give Team Top-Notch Broadcast Duo Dale Bochon | October 7, 2021 Fans of the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a long run of excellence in the radio broadcast booth. Since 1973, there have been three main play-by-play announcers: Hockey Hall of Fame…
Sabres’ Rick Jeanneret’s Last Season Will Cement His Broadcasting Legacy Brandon Seltenrich | August 20, 2021 Legendary Buffalo Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret will be returning for his 51st season in the broadcast booth, but it will be his last. The Sabres announced on Twitter today that…
Olczyk Embodies Passion for Life, Hockey Gail Kauchak | August 16, 2021 NHL color analyst and ex-player Eddie Olczyk is celebrating his birthday on Aug. 16, and life is certainly good. But it wasn’t always that way. Olczyk’s world was turned upside…