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This is what a playoff game is supposed to look like. This was a battle for space and every play mattered.

Join us for one of the all-time broadcasts. What can you say?!

The series between Vegas and Edmonton has been back-and-forth so far. What a Game 3 this was. Join Alec, Ian and I for the call. Tons of excitement and some insightful conversations during the intermissions.

If Connor Hellebuyck can regain his Vezina form, this could be a very good series.

This game had a turn, and once it did... it was one-sided.

This is a very big series to begin the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and it got wild.

This electric series heads to a dramatic conclusion that it absolutely lived up to. Don't miss this call.

The Colorado Avalanche have retooled their entire roster during the 2024-2025 regular season for this. The Dallas Stars are trying to avoid an eighth-straight loss heading into the postseason , but critical injuries to Robertson and Heiskanen mean that the Stars have to split at American Airlines Center to start this critical series. Alec Nava (@DatYinzerAlec) will carry coverage of the first round of games 1-5 while I housesit for family, I will return during the start of May for Games 6-7 and beyond for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

This game was one of the wildest ones I have ever seen! Come join the group for some fun and some bonus hockey along with live clinching scenarios.

This was a pretty exciting game with some unexpected results at times. Join Alec and I for the call. Baseball is back!

The Colorado Avalanche are now at full power after all of the moves pre and near the trade deadline. It was a 4-2 victory for Colorado in the pervious meeting in which Cooper Hopkins and I covered. Would much be the same this time in a solo call?

This game was already big as both Vancouver and Calgary are rivals that know each other well. It was the fourth and final meeting of the year. These two teams don't score a whole lot, but you wouldn't know that from taking in this game. Join us for this nail-biter.

It's almost the calendar turn of march and both the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets are in a playoff spot. It's going to be one half of a pivotal back-to-back between the two squads before playing at Ohio Stadium.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are starting to look like they used to. That's bad news for the rest of the league.

This ended up being a really good game and a battle in the crease. The NHL is back from the 4 Nations break inside a Pacific Division battle.

Very rarely are sequels as good as the original. But in this case USA and Canada was akin to the Ali vs. Frazier trilogy. This might very well be the best hockey game ever seen. The opener on Saturday drew over 10 million viewers. I expect this championship game to supersede even that! Enjoy this one. Also shoutout to Alec Nava for coverage through this entire tournament. I can't wait to work in the booth with him (among others) for real someday!

The United States were missing several players but still went toe-to-toe with Sweden. All of the scoring came early, but this game stayed close throughout.

This was a very tight game through the first 40 minutes of play. But once Brady and Matthew Tkachuk took over it was lights out for the "Stars and Stripes."

It was a great start for Sweden and the way that Canada came out like gangbusters this game seemed like it could be over very quickly. But it ended up being an instant classic. Join me alongside Alec Nava and Ian Genge!

This was a massive game for both Tampa Bay and Detroit as the top-3 spot was up for grabs in the Atlantic Division. It ended up being a wild game.

Two teams that are in the battle of the Western Conference Wild Card. Cooper and I take you through the broadcast and talk about all sorts of the latest sports topics this week! This ended up being a really entertaining and wacky game.

A game that went down to the wire between Detroit and Calgary and two intermissions loaded with the latest headlines and trades. This is a broadcast to not be missed! (:

I always love the start of the "Canadian Road Trip" getting to stay up late with all of you and covering the Detroit Red Wings. It came down to the wire against the Oilers. Hear the call right here!

This was set to be an excellent game with strong goaltending and both Washington and Calgary lived up to the billing in this one.

A little double-dip tonight.

This ended up being a very physical game! MSU looked to assert dominance after the loss at Yost yesterday.

Florida has won 20 of the last 21 meetings against Detroit in Sunrise! I wanted to cover this game because I didn't expect my hometown team to just showcase out. But that is the "Todd McLellan Era." Man, this was a fun game on ESPN!

The Iowa State Cyclones have been the AP Top 10 poll for 18 weeks! So, lets look at this matchup inside the "Big 12" and see if the Kansas Jayhawks are up to the task.

It's a star-studded matchup in opposite conferences. But the question is how far these playoff teams will go in the summer!

This game was an absolute classic! Join me for this one.

It's always something when Czechia and Canada get together in the World Junior Championships, Czechia has a chance to deny Canada a medal in back-to-back tournaments for the first time in over 30 years!

Games are usually tight with USA and Finland. Group stage will be officially be decided Tuesday. Time to sweat! Game of the tournament thus far.

It didn't look like one of these teams were ready to play coming back from the break. But that changed quickly. Also a WJC shocker on Day 2!

Finland can be considered a dark horse medalist, Canada is coming off a disappointing fifth-place finish in 2024. Gavin McKenna just turned 17-years-old, he will be the face of the future.

These are two teams that are playing well lately. But the gameplan is for low-scoring affairs.

It was a battle of stars in between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The former NBA champion was in prime form.

Once things hit the second half, OKC found their footing.

It's goals in this one. Also I had two full intermission discussions in a solo call. What is going on with the New York Rangers? An in-depth look at the "Four Nations Faceoff" roster. Despite the score line, this game was pretty damn entertaining.

Despite some turnovers and maybe some calls that weren't reciprocated it was an old-school effort from Golden State and Houston

It's shameful to admit that it is only my first time covering my alma mater located in Rochester Hills, MI. But this was a really good starting point inside a game that was a nail-biter!

It was an emotional night at the Saddledome and I'm so glad that the trio were able to cover this game.

For both Cooper and myself it's that time once again to cover both of our favorite teams on a pre-Thanksgiving matchup. In our first intermission was a recap of our Seattle trip as the broadcast duo met for the first time in person! (:

This was one of those games coming off of being sick and on vacation that can be a blender. Well, Alec Nava joined me to watch EDM look as good as they did in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers!

Don't miss a legendary end to the 2024 World Series! What a game this was.

This game turned into a laugher at the end, but Anthony Volpe gave the Yankees life.

It didn't matter that the game was close, the Yankees were put in jail.

This was the best postseason game I had ever witnessed in recent memory. Join Alec Nava and I for the epic call!

All 32 teams were in action inside a 16-game packed night. This game ended up being really good.

The Calgary Flames have looked really good to begin this 2024-2025 NHL season. With a win today, it would be a first place spot in the Pacific Division. Points matter early, and I love the way this team is playing.

Lane Thomas (much like David Fry on Thursday) played the hero with a big time swing.

Whenever your number is called, it's time to perform. That is what the Guardians did time and time again in this classic against the Tigers. I'll see you Saturday for a winner-take-all opportunity to head to the ALCS!