Scott Oake: 1988-present Christine Simpson: 2014-present Kyle Bukauskas: 2016-present Dan Murphy: 2016-present Shawn Mackenzie: 2019-present Caroline Cameron: 2018-present Studio hosts [ edit] Ron MacLean: 1986-2014, 2016-present Studio analysts [ edit] Elliotte Friedman: 2012-present Kelly Hrudey: 1998-present Kevin Bieksa: 2019-present John-Michael Liles. AS HOCKEY EVOLVES, so too does its fanbase. Bob Duff Manon Rheaume, the only woman to play in an NHL game, will be part of the Red Wings broadcasts this season on Bally Sports Detroit. (Though perhaps it didnt register, since a good sign of strong officiating is going unnoticed.) With a new wave of Canadian talent on its way, we could see a surge of youth in the next two years as Canada attempts to re-establish its program and its position as the winning side of the games most intense rivalry in Beijing 2022. It was clear, even in her first three explosive strides, that what Coyne Schofield did that night was about so much more than a lap around the rink. Now, Knight is an integral voice in the PWHPAs #ForTheGame movement and will no doubt play a leading role in whatever happens next. Hockey is always changing, so it should be no surprise that the barriers and boundaries around who wields power in the sport have changed, too. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. [8], Hextall has a segment called "Hextall on Hockey," which airs weekly on the AM radio station 680 CJOB in Winnipeg and is rebroadcast by a number of stations across Canada. In 2021, Hextall joined the ESPN broadcast team where she serves as a commentator and reporter for NHL games. She is terrible. Secondly, this should help pave the way for more women to pursue careers in broadcasting. Stick tap to Minnesota Whitecaps forward Allie Thunstrom, too, whose 21 goals in 20 games leads the league in the category and saw her make some NWHL history of her own as the first player to hit the 20-goal milestone in a single season. ~ Marina James, SHEDay Founder, Leah Hextall was a reporter for ESPN's coverage of the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto. "[13] As of the 2022-2023 season, Hextall is employed by ESPN as an announcer on "select games. This is not a Yes Man kind of culture, says Mandrycky, who points out the franchises mission to hire a front office with a 50/50 gender split. "They looked at . Since joining the league office in November 2017, Davis has worked closely with organizations up and down what she calls the hockey spine and guided NHL franchises, USA Hockey and Hockey Canada in their efforts to cultivate more diverse and inclusive environments, from their fanbases right up to front offices. With the new structure weve really gone from what could seem like a contentious relationship to a real partnership and I would say that shes my partner in success as opposed to, we compete for success.. That something is the PWHPA, and empowered by its members, Hefford is the face of the Association. It feels like were at the beginning of what could be a wave of new talent and fresh perspectives in scouting with women starting to come into the fold in departments across the NHL. Clarke Gets the Call. She is the daughter of her parents Kathy, her mother, and Tim, her father who is an LAPD detective for a little over three decades. The Daily Princetonian caught up with women's ice hockey team manager and announcer Amelia Koblentz '25 to discuss the announcing process, women in sports, and how to succeed in a male-dominated field. Shes injecting youth into the lineup, adding a few fresh faces ahead of the 2020 Womens World Championship, and will have a full Olympic cycle to prepare her team to defend gold once the 2022 Games roll around. It's worth noting that she is particularly strong at conducting meaningful interviews. This page uses content from Wikipedia.The original article was at List of Hockey Night in Canada commentators.The list of authors can be seen in the page history.As with Ice Hockey Wiki, the text of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA). Shes gained visibility and built her brand through non-hockey endeavors, too, competing on season two of The Amazing Race Canada (partnered with teammate Meaghan Mikkelson) and Battle of the Blades. Not all teams even have an analytics staff, or technology staff, so to be able to have that as part of the fabric of the hockey operations department, really from the beginning, I think is going to give us a really big competitive advantage.. Campbell-Pascall was one game into a new job as a host on Hockey Night in Canada when she got the last-minute call to fill in for legendary broadcaster Harry Neale. NBC Sports announced its hockey broadcast roster for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Announcers: ESPN2: Gord Miller, Cassie Campbell Pascall Bally Sports SoCal/West: Alex Faust, Jim Fox, Carrlyn Bathe Sportsnet: Harnarayan Singh, Louie DeBrusk, Scott Oake Tuesday, May 3, 2022 7:00 p.m. on ESPN, MSG Network, AT&T Pittsburgh Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Game 1 Metropolitan Division [#3] Pittsburgh Penguins @ [#2] New York Rangers I'd generally say the same about pulling but Leslie does such a good job and I think she's one of the better announcers in the sport. If you tuned in to the Womens Elite 3-on-3 Game during All-Star Weekend, you witnessed another piece of history when the foursome worked the game. The Minnesota Duluth men host Miami in their final regular season home series at 7 p.m. Friday and 8:30 p.m. Saturday while the UMD women begin postseason play against St. She was recently named one of 10 finalists for the Kazmaier again this year as a junior, joined by fellow Canuck standouts Sophie Shirley and Sarah Fillier, and budding U.S. star Abby Roque. After being let go in 2016 amid larger organizational changes at Sportsnet, she became interested in expanding her skill set and, recognizing the dearth of women in play-by-play announcing in ice hockey, became invested in pursuing play-by-play. As a woman of colour playing a sport thats still overwhelmingly driven by white men, Nurse understands the importance of visible role models, and is exactly that for so many young girls and boys. She returned to the role for the CWHL in January 2019, notably using the non-standard term "defencewoman" to refer to the defensive players. Now shes tasked with getting Canada back atop the womens hockey world. Sophia entered the sports industry back in 2007 and has worked for various sports broadcasting companies in Canada including theScore, Rogers Sportsnet, CBC News Network, and Hockey Night in Canada. Mleczko, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, andCaley Chelios. So, by creating content and including them in global campaigns, it really helps to provide exposure.. [2] Hextall had previously made history as the first woman to call an NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship game, for ESPN at the 2019 tournament.[3][4]. Allison Jaime "A. J." Mleczko Griswold (born June 14, 1975) is an American ice hockey player and analyst. She worked for CTV Winnipeg from 2005 to 2012 and for NESN as host of NESN Today from 2012-14. Braid made history in 2016 when she was hired as a skating coach with the Arizona Coyotes, becoming the first woman to hold a full-time coaching job in the NHL. Fellow former Olympians A.J. While there are female play-by-play announcers in other pro sports Beth Mowins called a Monday Night Football game on ESPN and Doris Burke calls NBA games hockey has been a little more . She worked for CTV Winnipeg from 2005 to 2012 and for NESN as host of NESN Today from 2012-14. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images). Presented by @SecretDeodorant. Last season, Leah Hextall became the first woman to call NHL play-by-play full-time for a national network. She worked for CTV Winnipeg from 2005 to 2012, and for the New England Sports Network (NESN) as host of NESN Sports Today from 2012 to 2014. Its something that I felt was important because I was getting involved in the mens world and I played hockey myself so I know what the women go through, she says. Fortunately I was able to get the Canadian SportsNet feed and was able to listen to proficient handling of the broadcast (Oilers/Kings 5-10-22). Lets keep moving forward. Alex Chauvancy (@a_chauvancy23) August 21, 2020 As president and CEO of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, she is president of both the Buffalo Sabres and the NFLs Buffalo Bills the only woman to hold the position in either league. In 2016, Coyne Schofield captained. Boston Pride forward Kaleigh Fratkin on Jillian Dempsey McMahon spent parts of the past nine years working for the Big Ten Network, serving as an announcer for football, men's and women's hockey, men's baseball, women's softball and women's volleyball. LEADING THE BUFFALO SABRES back into contention is proving to be a tough task (understatement), but Kim Pegula has never been one to back down from a challenge. Hextall was highly sought after, and rightfully so. Her impact can be seen throughout the league as she continues to work with some of the games biggest stars. That the Vegas Golden Knights were one of the best success stories in league history is due in part to Cohigs work to help launch the franchise. Its really about having proper medical care, about having proper health insurance, about not having to practice at 10:30 at night. TV Play-by-Play/Analyst. Fact Sheet; ESPN Plaza Fact Sheet; James Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN and Sports Content; ESPN Front Row; ESPN Images; ESPN History. "I . Its growing with that family and watching them realize their dream that makes it all worth it for us., Castonguay signed Poulin in 2015 and helped her become one of the most-sponsored womens hockey players in the game while embracing her power as the face of womens hockey in Canada. Her name is Noora Rty. Granato is leading the way and opening doors for others to follow suit. With back-to-back golden goals on the Olympic stage in 2010 and 2014 (and nearly another in 2018), Poulins name was already written into the history books, but since shes shown it should be there in all-caps. Those trailblazers changed the game on the ice, in the spotlight and behind the scenes in some cases, in ways we perhaps dont even fully realize just yet. It was 29 years ago that Manon Rheaume made NHL history, becoming the first woman to play in an NHL game when she suited up for the Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason game against the St. Louis Blues. One outcome of Packers advocacy for players is the establishment of an innovative 50/50 revenue split last off-season between the league and players, which so far has seen players earn an additional 26 per cent on top of their base salary this season. As the nation works towards that ambitious goal, itll lean heavily on two players in particular to lead the way on the ice: long-time Chinese national team captain Yu Baiwei, who goes by Berry, and top forward Fang Xin, a.k.a. (@natspooner5) pic.twitter.com/THnWP8edJY. The game of hockey can stand on its own. It was important for me to make sure that Marie-Philip was able to live the life of a pro So for us, it was about getting sponsors to be aware of that, and they answered the call.. Ultimately, diverse teams leads to diverse thoughts. "First" is a word often associated with Leah Hextall, who is blazing a trail for women in sports and beyond. In 2016, Hextall pursued a career in hockey play-by-play, making her debut calling the Canadian Womens Hockey League games in 2018. In 2016, Hextall pursued a career in hockey play-by-play, making her debut calling the Canadian Womens Hockey League games in 2018. The demands on NHL coaches have never been greater and Lindsay Artkin is helping ensure theyre well-equipped to take it all on. "[14], Hextall's grandfather, Bryan Sr., played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League and was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1969. ~ Bill Graff, ESPN Sr. Coordinating Producer, We had Leah as our keynote speaker for our Junior A Hockey Sportsmans Dinner - she was amazing! Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington (born July 15, 1950) is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. Leah did an outstanding job handling multiple assignments during the tournament. When she speaks, we listen. Just go ahead and put her in the Hall of Fame, already. Coyne Schofield is a Northeastern University graduate, where she earned the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award in 2016 as the top player in women's college hockey. THERES A REASON Finlands national womens program has made such strong strides over the past decade. There are more women holding top level positions in sports media than ever before. Unlike her U.S. counterpart, Million, Kingsburys had a bit of a bumpy start. The 11-woman committee, which includes Hall of Famer Angela James, long-time Chicago Blackhawks staffer Annie Camins and player-turned-coach Kelsey Koelzer, is also making a big difference around. In addition, her cousin Ron was a goalie with the Philadelphia Flyers and currently serves as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, while her uncles, Bryan and Dennis, NHL playing careers combined for more than 20 seasons. Or rock the boat. She won gold at the 2019 womens world championship with the most dominant American squad weve ever seen, now the Goliath of womens hockey to Canadas David. According to NBC Sports . [9] The under two-minute segments are united by the theme of ice hockey and, while the most frequent topic is the Winnipeg Jets, Hextall has used the segment to highlight issues within the hockey world, including sexism and other social injustices. Broadcasters include Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher, and Anson Carter. We know her name. Marc Moser. Rated as one of SHEday 2019's top speakers - Leah owned the stage delivering a riveting, engaging and authentic account of how to soar with your strengths and deliver on your dreamssimply inspiring! Sometimes we forget this, so its worth the reminder: Hockey is fun. China has its eye on the podium at Beijing 2022, and has been investing heavily in its effort to become a womens hockey powerhouse. Since then, Packer has worked tirelessly to mend that tear, representing the players best interest while partnering with Rylan to push for progress in a way thats fair and transparent for all involved. A FORMER PLAYER with the NWHLs Connecticut Whale, Anya Packer took over the NWHLPA at a deeply challenging time. I dont know who would be more powerful than her.. The Seattle franchise has added several women as it gets set for its first season in 2021-22, including Granato and analytics expert Alexandra Mandrycky as director of hockey administration. For the fourth straight year, NHL Network will be airing an all-female edition of their signature NHL Now show in celebration of International Women's Day, with this one airing Monday at 4 p.m . In her role at the helm of Bauer Hockeys global marketing initiatives, Messier is always looking for the next wave of talented athletes to endorse and seeking new and innovative ways to grow the game whether at the grassroots level with the First Shift program partnered with the NHL or in showcasing the latest gear on hockeys biggest stage. Her cousin, Ron, played 13 years in the NHL as a goaltender, mostly for the Philadelphia Flyers, and won the Vezina Trophy in 1987. Colorado Avalanche Host/Reporter. Her interviews were insightful and got great answers from the players. While already established and experienced, she took direction well in an effort to continually build on her skills. Based in the Golden Horseshoe community of Burlington, Ontario, it allowed founder Jana Harrigan, a . Too many female politicians do it and too many female sports announcers do it to "copy" their male counterparts. Host/Reporter. When she leads, peers follow. Nurse & Spooner interacting before the 3 on 3 game is the wholesome content everyone deserves to see today, Spooner youre here pic.twitter.com/rRdJuyGXAk, Alyssa Turner (@aturnz11) February 8, 2020, EVERYONE HEARD BOB COLE and Harry Neale for years, says Cassie Campbell-Pascall. One of hockey's best and busiest studio analysts caught up with the Hockey News to discuss her evolution on 'Hockey Night in Canada,' competing on 'Battle of the Blades' and much more. She was great to work with and had a great work ethic. And its one of those things, you dont realize that it will be so nice to have someone else like you in the room until theyre there It was a really cool moment, I think, for me professionally, to have her there.. Hextall is no stranger to ESPN either, as she joined their coverage of the Frozen Four in 2019 and became the first woman to call a national championship game. KATIE GUAY, KELLY COOKE, KENDALL HANLEY, KIRSTEN WELSH | ON-ICE OFFICIALS Searching for the essence of Cardinals great Curt Flood. And what shes done with that platform in the two years since has made the Team USA captain the most powerful woman in hockey today. The National Hockey League Broadcaster is the first female to call play-by-play commentary for a nationally televised NHL game as part of Sportsnets first all-female broadcast team. Shes now a consultant with the Calgary Flames and continues coaching some of the best prospects and pros during the off-season. Natalie Spooner (@natspooner5) February 15, 2020. She and I work like partners because we own equal share in the success, Packer says of her and Rylan. Its Heidi Brownings job to not just keep up, but set the pace when it comes to how we watch, discuss, and relate to the NHL and its players. A lot has happened since then. Hextall joined the ESPN broadcast team in 2021, where she serves as a commentator for select NHL games. October 21, 2015 by Michael Straw They are the voices that welcome you to your favorite arena while also being the people that tell the story of what's happening on the ice. KATHRYN TAPPEN Host and Reporter, NBC Sports Kathryn Tappen is one of NBC Sports' most versatile voices, having served as a host or reporter on many of the biggest events in sports, including the Olympics, Super Bowl, NFL Kickoff, Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final, Notre Dame Football, and golf. I was also able to work indirectly with her on a number of feature profiles she reported, and I was equally impressed with her acumen in that role. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. That many hockey fans now know her by her voice alone is a testament to the power she holds in the game, but her commentary isnt the only way shes helping call the shots. NBC Sports has determined Kate Scott, AJ Mleczko, Kendall Coyne Schofield, Kathryn Tappen and Jennifer Botterill possess the requisite speaking skills and NHL knowledge to handle one of its NHL. AJ is the daughter of Tom, father, and Bambi, mother. Leah Hextall is a play-by-play commentator for NHL coverage on ESPN. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Monthly Digital Subscription. WHETHER YOU DREAM of going pro or are just looking to keep making it out to a weekly game of shinny, youre benefiting from the work of Mary-Kay Messier. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. 29s power in the game, you need only look at her resume. She . And its not just about audiences Browning works across the NHL to help elevate its players, giving them a voice and building their own brands. Her domain is expansive, and starts where hockey does: at the grassroots level, in small-town rinks. ESPN, Inc. 1.73m ). Broadcasters include Kenny Albert, Brian Boucher, and Anson Carter. Her uncle, Bryan Jr., played 10 seasons as a centerman, and her uncle, Dennis, played 12 seasons as a left wing. Im dead serious, I think thats her in a nutshell., To some, Rylan represents hope for women dreaming of playing professional hockey in North America. DARYL WATTS | WISCONSIN BADGERS FORWARD Under Million, the U.S. women won their fifth-straight world championship gold and were dominant in this seasons Canada-USA Rivalry Series. Jackie was born under the Aries Zodiac on 12 April 1987, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, which makes her 32 years old as of 2019. Kyle Keefe. $4.75 per week*. It's a new season, and the NHL has a new home. Shes one of the people that I think fights harder for womens hockey than anybody else in the entire world The number of times Ive heard Dani say no to a sponsor because it doesnt value what were doing? After winning the first edition of the Canada-USA Rivalry Series, the Canucks won just one game in this years five-game series after falling to third at the 2019 World Championship. This past hockey season, Sophia had a [] First is a word often associated with Leah Hextall, who is blazing a trail for women in sports and beyond. Hextall joined the ESPN broadcast team in 2021, where she serves as a commentator for select NHL games. Jackie Redmond Age, Early Life, Family, and Education Background. Shes also been heavily involved in the development of various health- and technology-related programs available to players and teams and has had a seat at the table during crucial CBA negotiations. [5] In 2014, she joined Sportsnet as the studio host for regional Calgary Flames game broadcasts. She is horrible. An all-female broadcast team will cover an NHL game between the Calgary Flames and Vegas Golden Knights on Sportsnet next week. Since 2007, Sophia has worked with various sports-broadcasting companies, including . She grew up in Toronto, Canada and has loved sports all her life. The advocacy roles in particular arent ones she necessarily anticipated a year ago, but Nurse has embraced them. LINDSAY ARTKIN | NHL COACHES ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT No pressure. Hextall also made history as the first woman to call an NCAA Mens Ice Hockey Championship game for ESPN in 2019. A long-time champion of women in hockey, Dennis continues to work hard to normalize women in positions of power. Here are the 27 most popular female sports reporters in the world. ~ Aaron Wilbur, Coaches Site Founder, If you want to wake up your audience to take a chance and live up to their potential, Leah's captivating keynote is sure to deliver. Campbell-Pascall is a strong representative of the wave of progress thats washed over broadcast booths everywhere. Mleczko, a former U.S. women's national team standout, was hired this season to do about 20 Islanders broadcasts on MSG Network. Matt. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300. Its also about charisma, being accessible to fans and offering a glimpse into the life of an athlete. Theres different use cases for data and analytics in sports. However its earned and then exercised, though, having power is about bringing people together, generating ideas that push the game forward and holding the keys to the future. Host/Reporter. Itll be an important part of the future of hockey. Ron is in the Flyers' Hall of Fame and later served as their General Manager; he was hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021 as their new General Manager. And therein lies what truly makes them powerful figures, particularly in the coming months: The path theyve chosen presents to many a third option in what has very much felt like a two-party standoff in the womens hockey world. Last season, Leah Hextall became the first woman to call NHL play-by-play full-time for a national network. Texas heads to TCU in a battle of Big 12 elite on Wednesday night. AJ Mleczko Height She is a woman of above-average stature. But I think also there was always a sense of optimism that things were going to be better because of it In many ways, as difficult as it was, it really created this window of opportunity to do something., Team Canada forward and PWHPA member Sarah Nurse on Jayna Hefford Denver Nuggets Play-by-Play Announcer. China hasnt qualified for the Olympics since 2010 but with an automatic host-entry in 2022, their journey to the biggest international stage is an intriguing one to keep an eye on. That shes doing it all in her hometown of Boston a (spoiled) sports town with no shortage of championship options makes her success in helping to grow a fanbase all the more powerful. (Its worth noting that the NHL has not explicitly stated that a womens league would be in the works either way.). AJ is 47 years old. Who are the female commentators on Hockey Night in Canada?