Historic seven-year television, streaming and media rights deal

We could not be more excited to welcome this talented and diverse group to the ESPN hockey family.” With this lineup, we believe we have done just that. “We set out to put together a roster that would excite, engage and educate the entire range of fans – from diehard to casual – while inspiring the next generation. “This new and groundbreaking lineup will bring the NHL to an expanding legion of passionate fans,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN and Sports Content. Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn will continue to host In the Crease, the signature nightly hockey program on ESPN+, during the NHL season, in addition to anchoring SportsCenter and contributing to NHL coverage and programming across platforms.ĮSPN Deportes’ Kenneth Garay and Eitán Benezra while handle play-by-play commentary with Carlos Rossell and Antonio Valle contributing analysis and color commentary for NHL games on ESPN Deportes. Mleczko, Rick DiPietro, Hilary Knight, as well as former NHL player and coach, and ESPN legend, Barry Melrose.ĮSPN newcomer Blake Bolden, along with Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski, will handle reporting duties. Hockey Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Chris Chelios are part of a lineup who have proven their stardom both on the ice and on the air, including Ray Ferraro, Brian Boucher, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Kevin Weekes, Ryan Callahan, A.J. Showcasing a diverse and unparalleled mix of experience and hockey credentials, ESPN’s NHL analyst team boasts a collective nine Stanley Cups, 10 Olympic medals and three collegiate national championships.

The versatile Hextall was part of ESPN’s NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship and World Cup of Hockey coverage since 2016, and she will also serve as a reporter for some games throughout the season. John Buccigross, Bob Wischusen and Leah Hextall will also add their voices to play-by-play. In March, The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and the National Hockey League announced a historic and innovative seven-year television, streaming and media rights deal, beginning with the 2021-22 season and continuing through the 2027-28 season.ĮSPN’s play-by-play commentary will be led by the award-winning Sean McDonough, with Steve Levy leading the studio team and calling several games throughout the season. NHL Games on ESPN Deportes Will be Called by Kenneth Garay, Eitán Benezra, Carlos Rossell and Antonio ValleĮSPN’s NHL commentator team will feature an unprecedented roster of talented and diverse play-by-play announcers, analysts and reporters as the Stanley Cup Final, Playoffs and NHL regular season come to ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Hulu this fall.Linda Cohn Continues to Host In the Crease on ESPN+ and will Provide Coverage on SportsCenter.

Blake Bolden Joins Reporters Emily Kaplan and Greg Wyshynski.Mleczko, Rick DiPietro and Hilary Knight join Barry Melrose Analysts: Mark Messier, Chris Chelios, Ray Ferraro, Brian Boucher, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Kevin Weekes, Ryan Callahan, A.J.Play-by-Play: Sean McDonough, Steve Levy, Leah Hextall, John Buccigross and Bob Wischusen.Stellar Team of Play-by-Play Announcers, Analysts & Reporters Add Nine Stanley Cups, 10 Olympic medals and three College National Championships to An Already Accomplished Lineup.

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