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Today we are joined by Bill Clement, an eleven year NHL veteran and a two time Stanley Cup Championwith the Philadelphia Flyers. He spent a season as the Captain of the Washington Capitals, and finished the last 7 seasons of his NHL career with the Flames – both in Atlanta and in Calgary After his retirement as an active player, he went to enjoy one of the most successful broadcasting careers of any former NHL player – His knowledge of the game and ability to connect with viewers made him one of the most recognized voices in hockey. He has broadcast 21 Stanley Cup finals and 5 Olympic Games and in 2022, was recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame as a “Media Honouree” and was awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster. So pleased to be joined today by the one and only - Bill Clement..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pierre Houde, play-by-play voice of the Montreal Canadiens on RDS since 1989
Grant McCagg joined the show to talk Owen Beck winning the Memorial Cup MVP as the Saginaw Spirit prevailed at home over the London Knights to win their first CHL championship. Grant also scouted Beck's game, looked ahead to some of the names at the top of the NHL draft and what the Habs will do with the 5th overall pick. Then RDS play-by-play legend Pierre Houde hopped on to talk winning the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster.
On this special honoring The Voice of The Sharks, Dan Rusanowsky, who is being inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame as the 2023 recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. We talk with individuals from all over Sharks history, as well as his broadcasting peers.
Monday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Milford native Dan Rusanowsky - radio voice of the NHL's San Jose Sharks - who talked about being named the 2023 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner from the Hockey Hall of Fame (0:00). www.CTNewsJunkie.com columnist Terry Cowgill joined us for his weekly update (13:12), while meteorologist Paul Piorek stopped by to chat about his return to WICC (23:26). Paul Pacelli also had some thoughts about how state lawmakers are forced to make billion-dollar decisions on a compressed timetable (30:04). Image Courtest of Dan Rusanowsky
Pittsburgh Penguins Hall of Fame radio play-by-play announcer Mike Lange is taking a cautious approach to returning to the broadcast booth for the new NHL season. It will be Lange's 46th season. The Penguins announced earlier this month the 72-year old Lange will sit out the beginning of the 2021 season as a precatuion due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I've decided to opt out of the start of the season after huddling with doctors about the course of COVID-19," Lange said in a statement. "They suggested it probably is best to receive the vaccinations before going back in the booth." It was in 2013 during the NHL lockout that Lange sat down with SportsJam host Doug Doyle to tlak about his amazing career and his love of music. Doyle admits Lange was one of his idols and it was listening to Lange's thrilling play-by-play calls that got him interested in sports broadcasting at an early age. In 2001, Lange received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his outstandign work as an NHL broadcaster.
Retiring Lightning Play By Play Man Rick Peckham joins Caley Chelios to discuss retirement, getting the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award this year and his final call of Brayden Point's overtime winner in game 5 vs. Columbus.
Dan Rosen and Shawn Roarke are joined by their NHL.com colleague Mike Morreale to discuss the NHL Draft Lottery, top prospects, and the NJ Devils (9:00). Rick Peckham, this year’s recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, joins the guys to talk about his 42 years as a broadcaster, he shares some great stories and discusses what receiving the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award means to him. Peckham also looks at this year’s playoff format and the Tampa Bay Lightning (39:15).
Cameron Close and Zach Dooley react to the NHL's Return To Play announcement before being joined by their guest Nick Nickson on the latest episode of The Reigny Day Podcast. The LA Kings play-by-play announcer talks about his career path through Ithaca, New Haven, Rochester and ultimately Los Angeles where he has called games for almost 40 seasons. Nickson was awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 2015 and shares his insights into the world of sports broadcasting. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast
On today’s show, I discuss the Bulls’ hiring of Marc Eversley, and what it means for the future of the franchise. His track record, especially with the Philadelphia 76ers, should excite Bulls fans moving forward. I also caught up with Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner. […]
On today’s show, I discuss the Bulls’ hiring of Marc Eversley, and what it means for the future of the franchise. His track record, especially with the Philadelphia 76ers, should excite Bulls fans moving forward. I also caught up with Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner. […] The post Bulls Hire Marc Eversley, Doc Emrick Interview (Sports Talk Chicago / WCKG 4-30-20) appeared first on Sports Talk Chicago.
Jiggs McDonald has been a NHL play-by-play announcer for more than 40 years, having been the original voice of both the Los Angeles Kings and Atlanta Flames before spending 15 seasons with the New York Islanders alongside Eddie Westfall, calling three Stanley Cup Winning teams. Having announced over 3,000 NHL regular season games, McDonald received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Although 'retired" Jiggs continues to broadcast Islanders games each season filling in throughout the season for Howie Rose. In Part 2, Jiggs and Joe discuss: Jiggs' lone season of calling Mets games on SportsChannel in 1982 What strikes him as so unique and special about the Islanders during the Dynasty years How Denis Potvin found out Mike Bossy may have had a higher salary during their career The most memorable calls and moments from announcing Islanders games for 15 seasons The unexpected run to the Conference Finals in 1992-93 How soon after he "retired" Jiggs felt the pull back to the broadcast booth The differences in calling games on part time basis and working with ex-Islander Butch Goring on MSG His perspective on the final season at the Nassau Coliseum and move to Brooklyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jiggs McDonald has been a NHL play-by-play announcer for more than 40 years, having been the original voice of both the Los Angeles Kings and Atlanta Flames before spending 15 seasons with the New York Islanders alongside Eddie Westfall, calling three Stanley Cup Winning teams. Having announced over 3,000 NHL regular season games, in 1990, McDonald received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame. Although 'retired" Jiggs continues to broadcast Islanders games each season in place on Howie Rose. In Part 1, Jiggs and Joe discuss: Jiggs start in radio, from High School radio shows and copy writing to his first live hockey radio broadcast His audition for the expansion L.A. Kings with their Canadian born owner Jack Kent Cooke The origin of his nickname and his initial thoughts on his new moniker, "Jiggs" Moving from LA and Atlanta Flames to the Stanley Cup Champion New York Islanders His instant chemistry with Eddie Westfall and why it was "love at first sight" How the Islanders being on "Sports Channel" one of the first regional networks presented new opportunities. Being presented his first Stanley Cup Ring by Bill Torrey and his love for calling the Stanley Cup Playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted the team’s dynastic run of […]
Mike “Doc” Emrick, lead NHL broadcaster for NBC Sports and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, joins the show! We discussed the NHL’s decision to suspend the season due to COVID-19, and what it means for the sport moving forward. We also broke down the Blackhawks’ wild card chances, and recounted the team’s dynastic run of […] The post Mike “Doc” Emrick Talks NHL’s Suspended Season, Blackhawks News, and Legendary Broadcasting Career! appeared first on Sports Talk Chicago.
John Shannon is joined by Jim Hughson, the voice of Hockey Night in Canada and recipient of the 2019 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. Jim discusses how he got his start in broadcasting, how he fell in love with hockey, his first big break in the broadcast business, the job interview that led to his first television broadcasting job, his ability to call both baseball and hockey and why he would never choose to broadcast another sport over hockey.
Voice of the Maple Leafs on TSN 1050 Joe Bowen joined OverDrive to chat about being honoured with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, some of his favourite memories calling games, and the idea of calling a Stanley Cup Final for the Maple Leafs.
The voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joe Bowen, joined Leafs Lunch to discuss being honoured with the 2018 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame, the idea of Morgan Rielly being the next Captain of the Leafs, and which Leaf has impressed him the most with their growth.
The voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joe Bowen, joined Leafs Lunch to discuss being honoured with the 2018 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame, the idea of Morgan Rielly being the next Captain of the Leafs, and which Leaf has impressed him the most with their growth.
Bob Cole is an announcer for NHL Hockey Night In Canada. At 84, Bob is semi-retired but still calls games from time to time on Sportsnet. He’s been broadcasting hockey in some form, including the NHL regular season and playoffs and the Olympics, for about 50 years. He won a Gemini award in 2007 for his play-by-play and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, winning the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for Broadcast Excellence. He’s in the Newfoundland Hockey Hall of Fame. He received an honorary doctorate from Memorial University of Newfoundland and in 2016 was appointed to the Order of Canada. On this episode, I tell you about his legendary broadcasting career, but also tell you a little about the man himself. #Newfoundland This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. HelloFresh delivers weekly recipes and fresh ingredients straight to your doorstep, so you can cook delicious, quick, and healthy meals at home. There’s three different plans so you should be able to find s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newfoundpod/message
Jiggs McDonald has been a NHL play-by-play announcer for more than 40 years, having been the original voice of both the Los Angeles Kings and Atlanta Flames before spending 15 seasons with the New York Islanders alongside Eddie Westfall, calling three Stanley Cup Winning teams. Having announced over 3,000 NHL regular season games, McDonald received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Although 'retired" Jiggs continues to broadcast Islanders games filling in throughout the season for Howie Rose. In Part 2, Jiggs and Joe discuss: -Jiggs' lone season of calling Mets games on SportsChannel in 1982 What strikes him as so unique and special about the Islanders during the Dynasty years - How Denis Potvin found out Mike Bossy may have had a higher salary during their career - The most memorable calls and moments from announcing Islanders games for 15 seasons - The unexpected run to the Conference Finals in 1992-93 - How soon after he "retired" Jiggs felt the pull back to the broadcast booth - The differences in calling games on part time basis and working with ex-Islander Butch Goring on MSG - His perspective on the final season at the Nassau Coliseum and move to Brooklyn
Jiggs McDonald has been a NHL play-by-play announcer for more than 40 years, having been the original voice of both the Los Angeles Kings and Atlanta Flames before spending 15 seasons with the New York Islanders alongside Eddie Westfall, calling three Stanley Cup Winning teams. Having announced over 3,000 NHL regular season games, McDonald received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Although 'retired" Jiggs continues to broadcast Islanders games filling in throughout the season for Howie Rose. In Part 1, Jiggs and Joe discuss: Jiggs humble beginnings in radio, from High School shows and copy writing to his first live hockey radio broadcast His audition for the expansion L.A. Kings with their Canadian born owner Jack Kent Cooke The origin of his nickname and his initial thoughts on his new moniker, "Jiggs" Going the Atlanta Flames to the Stanley Cup Champion New York Islanders for the 1980-81 season His instant chemistry with Eddie Westfall and why it was "love at first sight" How the Islanders being on "Sports Channel," one of the first regional networks presented new opportunities. Being presented his first Stanley Cup Ring by Bill Torrey and his love for calling the Stanley Cup Playoffs