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Hockey & Rock Music Are a Perfect Mix

Peter Baracchini | May 7, 2020

Music plays an important part in our lives, there during the best times and worst times. When music works its way into sports, then the connection becomes that much stronger.…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey Media

For Zac Bell, It Really Is AlwaysHockey

Emily Dattilo | March 29, 2020

Hockey fans and players have been missing the game they love, and Zac Bell, a 19-year-old from Ontario, is spending his days sharing pieces of thegame in a special way. …

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Legendary Broadcaster Bob Cole Has One Final Call. Oh Baby!

The Canadian Press | April 6, 2019

Bob Cole still remembers the butterflies flapping in his stomach as he walked into the old Boston Garden in the spring of 1969.
Calling games on “Hockey Night in Canada” was his dream. This was the opportunity, one he wasn’t about to let…

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Benching Bob Cole: The Right Decision?

Brett Slawson | April 17, 2018

Have you noticed the absence of Bob Cole? If you answered yes, then you are not alone. Lost in the anticipation, excitement, and enthusiasm surrounding the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs…

Categories Commentary, Hockey Media

One on One With Roenick: Olympics, Women’s Hockey & Kraft Hockeyville

Nathaniel Oliver | March 3, 2018

NBC Sports commentator and legendary NHLer Jeremy Roenick is back stateside after providing coverage and insight at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games. While in South Korea, “J.R.” as he is…

Categories Hockey Media, Olympics, Women's Hockey

What Does ‘The Athletic’ Mean for the Future of Hockey Writing?

Johannes Wheeldon | September 11, 2017

If you follow hockey with anything more than a passing interest, you have probably been hearing a lot about The Athletic lately. In September, James Mirtle announced the venture was expanding across Canada. Formatted…

Categories Commentary, Editor's Choice, Hockey Media

NHL Announces More Milbury

Tony Wolak | April 29, 2017

After another season of increased television ratings and an exponential boost of social media traffic across all platforms, the NHL and NBCSports have announced that in-studio analyst Mike Milbury will…

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Dave Strader Returns to Broadcast Booth

Ed Sarno | February 20, 2017

The return of Stars’ play-by-play broadcaster Dave Strader put things in perspective Saturday night. It’s been a rough stretch for the Stars of late, seemingly waiting for the shoe to…

Categories Dallas Stars, Hockey Media

BOOOOOO…Wait, Should You Really Be Booing Gary Bettman?

Matt Brauckmann | February 6, 2017

Last week marked the 24th anniversary of Gary Bettman’s tenure as Commissioner of the National Hockey League. An incredible number of things have transpired since then in the NHL —…

Categories Archives, Best of THW, Hockey Media, The Business of Hockey

Steve Mears on WJC Memories and 2013 Gold

Dustin Nelson | December 26, 2016

NHL Network’s Steve Mears has called games for Team USA at the World Junior Championship for the last four years. He’ll be on the microphone again this year when the…

Categories Hockey Media, World Junior Hockey Championship

Winnipeg Jets 2016-17 Social Media Guide

Judson Rempel | September 8, 2016

Winnipeg has four seasons: hockey, hockey, playoff hockey, and warm winter. The city is famous for its cold winter, windy intersections, and it’s hockey history. Players like Andy Bathgate, Bill…

Categories Hockey Media, Trending, Winnipeg Jets

Ron MacLean to Return as Hockey Night in Canada Host: Report

Dean Plunkett | June 19, 2016

Dave Feschuk, Toronto Star Sports Columnist, is reporting that industry insider are telling him Ron MacLean will be returning as host of the iconic Saturday night Hockey Night in Canada. The move…

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