LA Kings Captain Anze Kopitar Adds an Emmy Award to His Trophy Case
Yes, you read the title correctly. LA Kings’ star center Anze Kopitar won an Emmy. On Dec. 29, he showed off his accomplishment via an Instagram post. He now joins…
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The Forgotten New York Islanders Christmas Album
We’ll give you a second to process the headline. Yes, in 1979, the New York Islanders released a Christmas album that was recorded at, wait for it —Bolognese Recording Studios…
San Jose Sharks Voices: Introducing Randy Hahn & Dan Rusanowsky
After months of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The NHL Players Association and the NHL have agreed on a deal that the 2020-21 season will start on Jan. 13…
My Favorite Hockey Stories: Andrew Forbes
Andrew recently celebrated his seventh year with The Hockey Writers, and is closing in on 900 articles for the site. His “beat” at THW includes the Toronto Maple Leafs (lead…
Doc’s Orders: A Retrospective on Mike Emrick
Earlier this week, longtime broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick decided to retire after nearly 50 years covering the National Hockey League. Tributes from across the league are pouring in; as of…
Too Good for Television: Great Commentary’s Move to Radio
“Good evening Canada, and hockey fans in the United States and Newfoundland!” If you listened to the early days of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), those words were more than…
Odd Man Rush – An Authentic Look at the Pursuit of Hockey Dreams
Based on Bill Keenan’s best-selling memoir of the same name, Odd Man Rush presents a humorous, self-deprecating look at the realities of playing minor professional hockey in Europe in pursuit…
Islanders’ Brendan Burke’s Path to Becoming a Top Broadcaster in the NHL
Throughout New York Islanders’ history, they have had some remarkable play-by-play broadcasters. It began with Jim Gordon in their inaugural season to John Sterling and then Tim Ryan before legendary…
More Than Words – The Seattle Kraken Find Their Broadcast Voice
The voice of the Seattle Kraken has been identified. Everett Fitzhugh has been hired to call goals, penalties, and hopefully someday a Stanley Cup. The timing makes sense, it couldn’t have…
Boudreau Joins NHL Network as Guest Analyst
Bruce Boudreau, the 2008 Jack Adams Award winner as NHL Coach of the Year, will join the NHL Network as an analyst for the remainder of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.…
NHL Media Coverage: What’s Next?
Hockey, at least for now, seems to be inching closer to a possible return to play. While that would be a welcomed sight for many, we are still a long…
Hockey & Rock Music Are a Perfect Mix
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.…