The NHL on ABC
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The NHL on ABC is a former TV show
that televised National Hockey League
games on the American Broadcasting Company
and was produced by ABC's corporate sibling (under the Walt Disney Company
umbrella) ESPN
.
of the country.
Games typically aired on Monday nights (beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET
) or Saturday afternoons. The package was offered to local stations with no rights fee. Profits would be derived from the advertising, which was about evenly split between the network and the local station. The Monday night games were often billed as The NHL Game of the Week. Viewers in New York City, Buffalo, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Los Angeles got the Game of the Week on a different channel than their local team's games. Therefore, whenever a team had a “home” game, the NHL Network aired the home team's broadcast rather than their own.
Initially, the Monday night package was marketed to ABC affiliates; the idea being that ABC carried Monday-night NFL football
in the fall and (starting in May ) Monday-night
Major League Baseball in the spring and summer, stations would want hockey to create a year-round Monday night sports block. But very few ABC stations picked up the package.
In , ABC was contracted to televise Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals
. Since the Finals ended in five games, the contract was void. Had there been a seventh game, then Bob Wilson would have called play-by-play alongside Jim McKay
(between-periods host), Bobby Clarke
(color commentator), and Frank Gifford
(reporter, who would have been in the winning team's dressing room to interview players and coaches as well as hand the phone to the winning team's coach that that would have allowed him to talk to both President
Jimmy Carter
and Prime Minister
Pierre Trudeau
). The game would have started at 5:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on a Saturday, replacing Wide World of Sports
and local news shows that typically followed it on ABC stations in the Eastern and Central time zones.
and Phil Esposito
as their main commentating crew.
which instead, were televised nationally by ESPN
and by Prime Ticket in Los Angeles
and MSG Network
in New York
. Games televised on ABC were not subject to blackout
.
These broadcasts (just as was the case with the – package) were essentially, time buys
by ESPN. In other words, ABC would sell three hour blocks of airtime to ESPN, who in return, would produce, supply broadcasters and sell advertising. The main difference is that the graphics were ABC Sports' instead of the ones seen on ESPN National Hockey Night
. In later years, the roles would be reversed as ESPN's graphical style would be used with the exception of intermission reports. ABC even used ESPN's theme music for the 1992–1994 coverage. During ABC's next stint with the NHL, they had their own theme music (composed by Bob Christianson).
Overall, ABC averaged a 1.7 rating
for those two seasons.
April 17, 24, May 1: Playoffs
signed a five year deal worth a total of approximately $
600 million (or $120 million per year). The $120 million per year that ABC and ESPN paid for rights dwarfed the $5.5 million that the NHL received from American national broadcasts in 1991–92. As previously mentioned, as was the case with the 1992-1994 deal, ABC's subsequent NHL coverage was in reality, made up of time buys from ESPN. This was noted in copyright beds at the conclusion of the telecasts, i.e. "The preceding program has been paid for by ESPN, Inc." ESPN then signed a similar television rights contract in 2002 so it could produce and broadcast National Basketball Association games on ABC.
This time around, ABC televised four to five weeks worth of regional games on Saturday afternoons beginning in January. ABC also televised the National Hockey League All-Star Game
and Games 3–7 of the Stanley Cup Finals in prime time
. In the previous American network television deal with Fox, they split coverage of the Stanley Cup Finals with ESPN
. Games 1, 5, and 7 were usually scheduled to be televised by Fox; Games 2, 3, 4, and 6 by ESPN. However from 1995
to 1998
, the Finals were all four game sweeps; 1999
ended in six games. The consequence was that - except for 1995, when Fox did televise Game 4 - the decisive game was never on network television.
2003 was the only year that ABC broadcast both the NBA
and the Stanley Cup Finals
that involved teams from one city in the same year, as both the New Jersey Nets
and the New Jersey Devils
were in their respective league's finals. During ABC's broadcast of Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs
and the Nets in New Jersey on June 8, Brad Nessler
, Tom Tolbert
, and Bill Walton
said that ABC was in a unique situation getting ready for both that game and Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals
between the Devils and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
the following night, also at Continental Airlines Arena. Gary Thorne
, Bill Clement, and John Davidson mentioned this the following night and thanked Nessler, Tolbert, and Walton for promoting ABC's broadcast of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Following the 2003–04 season, ESPN was only willing to renew for two years at $60 million per year. ABC refused to televise the Stanley Cup Finals in prime time, suggesting that their games of the Finals be played on weekend afternoons (including a potential Game 7). Disney executives later conceded that they overpaid for the 1999–2004 deal, so their offer to renew the TV rights was lower in 2004.
Additionally, there would have been far less exposure; reportedly, there only would have been about twenty regular season games on national TV. To break the things down, there would've been five weekend afternoons on ABC and some fifteen regular season games on ESPN2. As a likely consequence, the NHL would've taken a back seat to other events the ESPN networks had rights to.
Television program
A television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
that televised National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
games on the American Broadcasting Company
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
and was produced by ABC's corporate sibling (under the Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
umbrella) ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
.
Before the 1992–93 NHL season
After being dropped by NBC after the season, the NHL had no national television contract in the United States. In response to this, the league put together a network of independent stations covering approximately 55%Percentage
In mathematics, a percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100 . It is often denoted using the percent sign, “%”, or the abbreviation “pct”. For example, 45% is equal to 45/100, or 0.45.Percentages are used to express how large/small one quantity is, relative to another quantity...
of the country.
Games typically aired on Monday nights (beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET
Eastern Time Zone
The Eastern Time Zone of the United States and Canada is a time zone that falls mostly along the east coast of North America. Its UTC time offset is −5 hrs during standard time and −4 hrs during daylight saving time...
) or Saturday afternoons. The package was offered to local stations with no rights fee. Profits would be derived from the advertising, which was about evenly split between the network and the local station. The Monday night games were often billed as The NHL Game of the Week. Viewers in New York City, Buffalo, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Los Angeles got the Game of the Week on a different channel than their local team's games. Therefore, whenever a team had a “home” game, the NHL Network aired the home team's broadcast rather than their own.
Initially, the Monday night package was marketed to ABC affiliates; the idea being that ABC carried Monday-night NFL football
Monday Night Football
Monday Night Football is a live broadcast of the National Football League on ESPN. From to it aired on ABC. Monday Night Football was, along with Hallmark Hall of Fame, and the Walt Disney anthology television series, one of the longest running prime time commercial network television series...
in the fall and (starting in May ) Monday-night
Monday Night Baseball
Monday Night Baseball is a live game telecast of Major League Baseball that airs most Monday nights during the regular season on ESPN and is also available in high definition on ESPNHD. The official name of the game is Monday Night Baseball presented by Vonage. The game starts at 7 p.m...
Major League Baseball in the spring and summer, stations would want hockey to create a year-round Monday night sports block. But very few ABC stations picked up the package.
In , ABC was contracted to televise Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals
1979 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1979 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the New York Rangers and the defending champion Montreal Canadiens, making their fourth straight appearance. It was New York's first appearance since . The Canadiens would win the best-of-seven series four games to one, to win...
. Since the Finals ended in five games, the contract was void. Had there been a seventh game, then Bob Wilson would have called play-by-play alongside Jim McKay
Jim McKay
James Kenneth McManus , better known by his professional name of Jim McKay, was an American television sports journalist....
(between-periods host), Bobby Clarke
Bobby Clarke
Robert Earle Clarke, OC , better known as Bobby Clarke or, in later life, Bob Clarke, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire National Hockey League career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team...
(color commentator), and Frank Gifford
Frank Gifford
Francis Newton "Frank" Gifford is a Hall of Fame former American football player and American sportscaster.-Early life:Gifford was born in Santa Monica, California, the son of Lola Mae and Weldon Gifford, an oil driller....
(reporter, who would have been in the winning team's dressing room to interview players and coaches as well as hand the phone to the winning team's coach that that would have allowed him to talk to both President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the only U.S. President to have received the Prize after leaving office...
and Prime Minister
Prime Minister of Canada
The Prime Minister of Canada is the primary minister of the Crown, chairman of the Cabinet, and thus head of government for Canada, charged with advising the Canadian monarch or viceroy on the exercise of the executive powers vested in them by the constitution...
Pierre Trudeau
Pierre Trudeau
Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau, , usually known as Pierre Trudeau or Pierre Elliott Trudeau, was the 15th Prime Minister of Canada from April 20, 1968 to June 4, 1979, and again from March 3, 1980 to June 30, 1984.Trudeau began his political career campaigning for socialist ideals,...
). The game would have started at 5:10 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on a Saturday, replacing Wide World of Sports
Wide World of Sports (US TV series)
ABC's Wide World of Sports is a sports anthology series on American television that ran from 1961 to 1998 and was originally hosted by Jim McKay. The title continued to be used for general sports programs until 2006...
and local news shows that typically followed it on ABC stations in the Eastern and Central time zones.
ABC Radio coverage
In 1989, the NHL signed a two year contract (lasting through the season) with ABC Radio for the broadcast rights to the All-Star Game and Stanley Cup Finals. ABC Radio named Don ChevrierDon Chevrier
Don Chevrier was a television and radio sports announcer. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.-Early life and career:...
and Phil Esposito
Phil Esposito
Philip Anthony Esposito, OC is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He is an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and is considered to be one of the best to have...
as their main commentating crew.
1992–1994 version
In the and seasons, ABC televised six weekly regional telecasts on Sunday afternoons beginning in March (or the last three Sundays of the regular season). This marked the first time that regular season broadcasts of National Hockey League games were aired on American network television since (when NBC was the NHL's American broadcast television partner). ABC would then televise three weeks worth of playoff games (or the first three Sundays of the playoffs). They didn't televise the Stanley Cup FinalsStanley Cup Finals
The Stanley Cup Finals is the championship series to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup, emblematic of the professional club championship of ice hockey. Although the Cup itself has existed since 1893, an annual championship series between professional teams was not established until 1913...
which instead, were televised nationally by ESPN
ESPN National Hockey Night
ESPN National Hockey Night was ESPN's weekly television broadcasts of National Hockey League regular season games and coverage of playoff games, broadcast from 1992 to 2004...
and by Prime Ticket in Los Angeles
1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 26th season. The season involved appearing in the Stanley Cup. During their playoff run, the Los Angeles Kings played against Canadian teams all throughout the playoffs .-Offseason:In the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, the Kings chose Justin Hocking with...
and MSG Network
MSG Network
The MSG Network, now shortened to simply MSG, is a regional cable television and radio network serving the Mid-Atlantic United States. It is focused on New York City sports teams...
in New York
1993–94 New York Rangers season
The 1993–94 New York Rangers season was the 68th season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was winning the Stanley Cup and hosting the NHL All-Star Game...
. Games televised on ABC were not subject to blackout
Blackout (broadcasting)
Blackout usually relates to the broadcasting of sports events, television programming, that is prohibited in a certain media market.The purpose is theoretically to generate more revenue by obliging certain actions from fans, either by making them buy tickets or watch other games on TV...
.
These broadcasts (just as was the case with the – package) were essentially, time buys
Brokered programming
Brokered programming is a form of broadcast content in which the show's producer pays a radio or television station for air time, rather than exchanging programming for pay or the opportunity to play spot commercials...
by ESPN. In other words, ABC would sell three hour blocks of airtime to ESPN, who in return, would produce, supply broadcasters and sell advertising. The main difference is that the graphics were ABC Sports' instead of the ones seen on ESPN National Hockey Night
ESPN National Hockey Night
ESPN National Hockey Night was ESPN's weekly television broadcasts of National Hockey League regular season games and coverage of playoff games, broadcast from 1992 to 2004...
. In later years, the roles would be reversed as ESPN's graphical style would be used with the exception of intermission reports. ABC even used ESPN's theme music for the 1992–1994 coverage. During ABC's next stint with the NHL, they had their own theme music (composed by Bob Christianson).
Overall, ABC averaged a 1.7 rating
Nielsen Ratings
Nielsen ratings are the audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research, in an effort to determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States...
for those two seasons.
Play-by-play men
- Gary ThorneGary ThorneGary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles...
- Mike EmrickMike EmrickMichael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus...
- Al MichaelsAl MichaelsAlan Richard "Al" Michaels is an American television sportscaster. Now employed by NBC Sports after nearly three decades with ABC Sports, Michaels is one of the most prominent members of his profession...
- Tom MeesTom MeesThomas E. Mees at Southington, Connecticut, was an American sports broadcaster specializing in ice hockey.-Early life and career:...
- Sam RosenSam Rosen (sportscaster)Sam Rosen is an American sportscaster, best known as the primary play-by-play announcer for the New York Rangers games on MSG. On June 8, 2008, Rosen was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame....
Color commentators
- Bill Clement
- Jim SchoenfeldJim SchoenfeldJames Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach...
- John DavidsonJohn Davidson (hockey player)John Davidson , is the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues and a former goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He is also well-known as a long-time hockey broadcaster...
- Darren Pang
1993-94
| Date | Teams | Start times (All times Eastern) |
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| March 27 | Boston 1993–94 Boston Bruins season The 1993–94 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 70th season. The season involved Cam Neely scoring 50 goals in 44 games, however, the Bruins had already played 66 games; making this an unofficial record.... at Washington 1993–94 Washington Capitals season The 1993–94 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' twentieth season of play.-Game log:-Quarter Finals:-Semi-Finals:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... Detroit at Chicago Blackhawks – Red Wings rivalry The rivalry between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League is the most intense rivalry in the Central Division. It has existed since and continued ever since through the Original Six days into the present... New York Rangers 1993–94 New York Rangers season The 1993–94 New York Rangers season was the 68th season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was winning the Stanley Cup and hosting the NHL All-Star Game... at Winnipeg 1993–94 Winnipeg Jets season The 1993–94 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' twenty-second season, fifteenth in the NHL. The Jets finished twelfth in the conference and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Free agents:... Los Angeles 1993–94 Los Angeles Kings season The 1993–94 Los Angeles Kings season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the all-time leading goal scorer.-Wayne Gretzky’s goal scoring record:* March 23, 1994 – At 14:47 of the second period, Wayne Gretzky scored the 802nd goal of his career... at Vancouver 1993–94 Vancouver Canucks season The 1993–94 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 24th NHL season. Vancouver finished the season second in their division and qualified for the playoffs as the number seven seed. In the post season the Canucks pulled several upsets and reached the Stanley Cup Finals for the second time in... |
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| April 3 | Boston at Pittsburgh 1993–94 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1993–94 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' twenty-seventh season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Lost to the Washington Capitals in 6 gamesGoaltending... Dallas 1993–94 Dallas Stars season The 1993–94 Dallas Stars season was the team's first season in Dallas. They finished third in the Central Division with a record of 42 wins, 29 losses, and 13 ties for 97 points. They swept the St... at Washington St. Louis at Detroit Edmonton 1993–94 Edmonton Oilers season The 1993–94 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their worst season in team history in 1992–93, finishing with only 60 points and failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time.... at Los Angeles |
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| April 10 | New York Rangers at New York Islanders Islanders–Rangers rivalry The Islanders-Rangers rivalry, also unofficially known as the "Battle of New York", is unique among New York City's major league sports, as the Rangers and the Islanders are in the same conference and division, guaranteeing plenty of matchups... Boston at Philadelphia 1993–94 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1993–94 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 27th season in the National Hockey League . For the fifth consecutive season, the Flyers failed to make the playoffs.... Los Angeles at Chicago Dallas at St. Louis |
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April 17, 24, May 1: Playoffs
1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1994 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began after the conclusion of the 1993–94 NHL season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the...
1993
| Round | Series | Games covered | Play-by-play | Color commentator Color commentator A color commentator is a sports commentator who assists the play-by-play announcer, often by filling in any time when play is not in progress. The color analyst and main commentator will often exchange comments freely throughout the broadcast, when the play-by-play announcer is not describing the... (s) |
| Division semifinals 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs The 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began at the conclusion of the 1992–93 NHL season on April 18, and ended with the Stanley Cup win on June 9.... |
Pittsburgh 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the NHL during the 1992–93 regular season. Their 56 wins and 119 points earned them the President's Trophy's as the league's top team. Four players reached the 100-point plateau and, for the second consecutive season, five reached the 30-goal plateau... vs. New Jersey 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season The 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's eleventh season in New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 37 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points. However, they lost the Patrick Division Semi-final to the President's Trophy-winning Pittsburgh... |
Games 1, 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement |
| Chicago 1992–93 Chicago Blackhawks season -Regular season:Over the regular season, the Blackhawks led the league in most shutouts for , fewest goals against and fewest even-strength goals against . They also had the most power-play opportunities . Goaltender Ed Belfour led all goaltenders in games , shutouts and minutes played .-Game... vs. St. Louis 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season The 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season witnessed the Blues finish fourth in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 36 losses and 11 ties for 85 points. In the playoffs, they pulled off a shocking upset of the division champion Chicago Blackhawks in the Norris Division Semi-finals... |
Games 1, 4 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Jim Schoenfeld Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach... |
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| Calgary 1992–93 Calgary Flames season The 1992–93 Calgary Flames season was the 13th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames rebounded from their disappointing 1991–92 season, finishing 2nd in the Smythe Division, four points behind the Vancouver Canucks.... vs. Los Angeles 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season The 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 26th season. The season involved appearing in the Stanley Cup. During their playoff run, the Los Angeles Kings played against Canadian teams all throughout the playoffs .-Offseason:In the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, the Kings chose Justin Hocking with... |
Games 1, 4 | Al Michaels Al Michaels Alan Richard "Al" Michaels is an American television sportscaster. Now employed by NBC Sports after nearly three decades with ABC Sports, Michaels is one of the most prominent members of his profession... |
John Davidson John Davidson (hockey player) John Davidson , is the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues and a former goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He is also well-known as a long-time hockey broadcaster... |
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| Division finals 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs The 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began at the conclusion of the 1992–93 NHL season on April 18, and ended with the Stanley Cup win on June 9.... |
Pittsburgh 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the NHL during the 1992–93 regular season. Their 56 wins and 119 points earned them the President's Trophy's as the league's top team. Four players reached the 100-point plateau and, for the second consecutive season, five reached the 30-goal plateau... vs. New York Islanders 1992–93 New York Islanders season The 1992-93 New York Islanders season was the 21st season in the franchise's history. This involved the Islanders participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... |
Game 1 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement |
| Toronto 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL draft:-Regular season:* Grant Fuhr was traded by the Maple Leafs to Buffalo Sabres for LW Dave Andreychuk, G Daren Puppa and first-round draft pick in the 1993 draft on February 2, 1993.... vs. St. Louis 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season The 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season witnessed the Blues finish fourth in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 36 losses and 11 ties for 85 points. In the playoffs, they pulled off a shocking upset of the division champion Chicago Blackhawks in the Norris Division Semi-finals... |
Game 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | |
| Vancouver 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season The 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 23rd NHL season.On September 21, Jim Robson, who had called Canucks play-by-play action since their WHL days, was given the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for excellence in hockey broadcasting and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame... vs. Los Angeles 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season The 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 26th season. The season involved appearing in the Stanley Cup. During their playoff run, the Los Angeles Kings played against Canadian teams all throughout the playoffs .-Offseason:In the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, the Kings chose Justin Hocking with... |
Game 1 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
John Davidson John Davidson (hockey player) John Davidson , is the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues and a former goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He is also well-known as a long-time hockey broadcaster... |
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| Conference finals 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs The 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began at the conclusion of the 1992–93 NHL season on April 18, and ended with the Stanley Cup win on June 9.... |
Montreal 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... vs. New York Islanders 1992–93 New York Islanders season The 1992-93 New York Islanders season was the 21st season in the franchise's history. This involved the Islanders participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... |
Game 1 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement |
1994
| Round | Series | Games covered | Play-by-play | Color commentator Color commentator A color commentator is a sports commentator who assists the play-by-play announcer, often by filling in any time when play is not in progress. The color analyst and main commentator will often exchange comments freely throughout the broadcast, when the play-by-play announcer is not describing the... (s) |
Ice level reporter Sideline reporter A sideline reporter, also known as a field reporter, courtside reporter , clubhouse reporter or dugout reporter , rinkside reporter or inside-the-glass reporter , on-court reporter , hole reporter , or boundary rider , is a member of the... (s) |
| Conference quarterfinals 1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 1994 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began after the conclusion of the 1993–94 NHL season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the... |
New York Rangers 1993–94 New York Rangers season The 1993–94 New York Rangers season was the 68th season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was winning the Stanley Cup and hosting the NHL All-Star Game... vs. New York Islanders 1993–94 New York Islanders season The 1993-94 New York Islanders season was the 22nd season in the franchise's history. For the second consecutive year, four Islanders reached the 30-goal plateau.-Game log:-Player stats:... |
Games 1, 4 | Tom Mees Tom Mees Thomas E. Mees at Southington, Connecticut, was an American sports broadcaster specializing in ice hockey.-Early life and career:... (Game 1) Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 4) |
Darren Pang (Game 1) Bill Clement (Game 4) |
Bob Neumeier Bob Neumeier Robin "Bob" Neumeier is an American sportscaster for NBC Sports and Comcast SportsNet New England, specializing in thoroughbred horse racing. Neumeier is originally from Weymouth, Massachusetts and is a 1972 graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in television and... (Game 1) Al Morganti Al Morganti Michael "Al" Morganti is a nationally recognized hockey analyst who has covered the National Hockey League and international competitions. He is currently a pre and post-game analyst for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL for games broadcast on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and occasionally, The... (Game 4) |
| Dallas 1993–94 Dallas Stars season The 1993–94 Dallas Stars season was the team's first season in Dallas. They finished third in the Central Division with a record of 42 wins, 29 losses, and 13 ties for 97 points. They swept the St... vs. St. Louis 1993–94 St. Louis Blues season The 1993–94 St. Louis Blues season was the 27th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the final season for the Blues at the St. Louis Arena. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses and 11 ties, good for 91 points, and a trip to the NHL Playoffs, where they... |
Games 1, 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 1) Tom Mees Tom Mees Thomas E. Mees at Southington, Connecticut, was an American sports broadcaster specializing in ice hockey.-Early life and career:... (Game 4) |
Bill Clement (Game 1) John Davidson (Game 4) |
Al Morganti Al Morganti Michael "Al" Morganti is a nationally recognized hockey analyst who has covered the National Hockey League and international competitions. He is currently a pre and post-game analyst for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL for games broadcast on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and occasionally, The... (Game 1) |
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| Conference semifinals 1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 1994 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began after the conclusion of the 1993–94 NHL season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the... |
New Jersey 1993–94 New Jersey Devils season The 1993–94 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's twentieth season, twelfth in New Jersey. For the fourth consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs. In the playoffs, The Devils made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Final where they came within a game of advancing to... vs. Boston 1993–94 Boston Bruins season The 1993–94 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 70th season. The season involved Cam Neely scoring 50 goals in 44 games, however, the Bruins had already played 66 games; making this an unofficial record.... |
Game 1 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Al Morganti Al Morganti Michael "Al" Morganti is a nationally recognized hockey analyst who has covered the National Hockey League and international competitions. He is currently a pre and post-game analyst for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL for games broadcast on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and occasionally, The... |
1999–2004 version
In August 1998, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2ESPN2
ESPN2 is an American sports cable television network owned by ESPN. The channel debuted on October 1, 1993.Originally nicknamed "the deuce," ESPN2 was initially branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross,...
signed a five year deal worth a total of approximately $
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
600 million (or $120 million per year). The $120 million per year that ABC and ESPN paid for rights dwarfed the $5.5 million that the NHL received from American national broadcasts in 1991–92. As previously mentioned, as was the case with the 1992-1994 deal, ABC's subsequent NHL coverage was in reality, made up of time buys from ESPN. This was noted in copyright beds at the conclusion of the telecasts, i.e. "The preceding program has been paid for by ESPN, Inc." ESPN then signed a similar television rights contract in 2002 so it could produce and broadcast National Basketball Association games on ABC.
This time around, ABC televised four to five weeks worth of regional games on Saturday afternoons beginning in January. ABC also televised the National Hockey League All-Star Game
National Hockey League All-Star Game
The National Hockey League All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that is traditionally held at the midway point of the regular season of the National Hockey League , with many of the league's star players playing against each other...
and Games 3–7 of the Stanley Cup Finals in prime time
Prime time
Prime time or primetime is the block of broadcast programming during the middle of the evening for television programing.The term prime time is often defined in terms of a fixed time period—for example, from 19:00 to 22:00 or 20:00 to 23:00 Prime time or primetime is the block of broadcast...
. In the previous American network television deal with Fox, they split coverage of the Stanley Cup Finals with ESPN
ESPN National Hockey Night
ESPN National Hockey Night was ESPN's weekly television broadcasts of National Hockey League regular season games and coverage of playoff games, broadcast from 1992 to 2004...
. Games 1, 5, and 7 were usually scheduled to be televised by Fox; Games 2, 3, 4, and 6 by ESPN. However from 1995
1995 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1995 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the New Jersey Devils and the Detroit Red Wings. This was the first of nine consecutive finals with American franchises exclusively. New Jersey was making the franchise's first-ever appearance in the Final, while Detroit returned...
to 1998
1998 Stanley Cup Finals
- Detroit Red Wings - 1998 Stanley Cup Champions :- Stanley Cup engravings :* Wally Crossman was oldest person engraved on the Stanley Cup at age 87....
, the Finals were all four game sweeps; 1999
1999 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1999 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the Eastern Conference champion Buffalo Sabres and the Western Conference champion Dallas Stars. It was the 106th year of the Stanley Cup. The Sabres were led by captain Michael Peca, coach Lindy Ruff and goalie Dominik Hasek. The...
ended in six games. The consequence was that - except for 1995, when Fox did televise Game 4 - the decisive game was never on network television.
2003 was the only year that ABC broadcast both the NBA
2003 NBA Finals
The 2003 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2002–03 NBA season. The San Antonio Spurs of the Western Conference took on the New Jersey Nets of the Eastern Conference for the title, with the Spurs holding home court advantage. The series was played under a best-of-seven format. The Spurs...
and the Stanley Cup Finals
2003 Stanley Cup Finals
The 2003 Stanley Cup Finals was a best-of-seven playoff series that determined the champion of the National Hockey League for the 2002–03 season...
that involved teams from one city in the same year, as both the New Jersey Nets
2002–03 New Jersey Nets season
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and the New Jersey Devils
2002–03 New Jersey Devils season
The 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 21st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After claiming Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Devils won their third Stanley Cup championship in a seven game series against the Mighty...
were in their respective league's finals. During ABC's broadcast of Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs
2002–03 San Antonio Spurs season
-NBA Draft:-Depth chart:-October:Record: 1–1; Home: 0–0; Road: 1–1-November:Record: 10–6; Home: 6–2; Road: 4–4-December:Record: 8–6; Home: 5–1; Road: 3–5-January:Record: 11–3; Home: 5–1; Road: 6–2-February:Record: 9–1; Home: 3–0; Road: 6–1...
and the Nets in New Jersey on June 8, Brad Nessler
Brad Nessler
Bradley "Brad" Nessler is an American sportscaster, who currently calls college basketball and college football games for ESPN with occasional appearances on ESPN on ABC. He will also call Thursday Night Football on NFL Network beginning in 2011, and appears annually as a commentator in EA Sports'...
, Tom Tolbert
Tom Tolbert
Byron Thomas "Tom" Tolbert is an American retired professional basketball player and sports broadcaster. He played a total of seven seasons in the National Basketball Association...
, and Bill Walton
Bill Walton
William Theodore "Bill" Walton III is a retired American basketball player and television sportscaster. The "Big Red-Head", as he was called, achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s, winning three straight College Player of the Year Awards, while...
said that ABC was in a unique situation getting ready for both that game and Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals
2003 Stanley Cup Finals
The 2003 Stanley Cup Finals was a best-of-seven playoff series that determined the champion of the National Hockey League for the 2002–03 season...
between the Devils and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win ....
the following night, also at Continental Airlines Arena. Gary Thorne
Gary Thorne
Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles...
, Bill Clement, and John Davidson mentioned this the following night and thanked Nessler, Tolbert, and Walton for promoting ABC's broadcast of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Following the 2003–04 season, ESPN was only willing to renew for two years at $60 million per year. ABC refused to televise the Stanley Cup Finals in prime time, suggesting that their games of the Finals be played on weekend afternoons (including a potential Game 7). Disney executives later conceded that they overpaid for the 1999–2004 deal, so their offer to renew the TV rights was lower in 2004.
Additionally, there would have been far less exposure; reportedly, there only would have been about twenty regular season games on national TV. To break the things down, there would've been five weekend afternoons on ABC and some fifteen regular season games on ESPN2. As a likely consequence, the NHL would've taken a back seat to other events the ESPN networks had rights to.
Studio hosts
- John Saunders, John DavidsonJohn Davidson (hockey player)John Davidson , is the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues and a former goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He is also well-known as a long-time hockey broadcaster...
(studio analyst from -), and Barry MelroseBarry MelroseBarry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:...
(studio analyst from )
Stanley Cup Finals hosts
- Al MichaelsAl MichaelsAlan Richard "Al" Michaels is an American television sportscaster. Now employed by NBC Sports after nearly three decades with ABC Sports, Michaels is one of the most prominent members of his profession...
(–); Chris Berman (-)
Color commentators
- Bill Clement and John DavidsonJohn Davidson (hockey player)John Davidson , is the president of hockey operations of the St. Louis Blues and a former goaltender for the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. He is also well-known as a long-time hockey broadcaster...
(–) - Darren Pang
- Barry MelroseBarry MelroseBarry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:...
(1999–2002), Brian EngblomBrian EngblomBrian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:...
(2002–2004)
1999–2000
| Date | Teams | Start times (All times Eastern) | Commentator crews |
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| March 18 | Pittsburgh 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 33rd in the National Hockey League. It was the first season under ownership led by former superstar Mario Lemieux.-Offseason:... at Boston 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season The 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 76th season of operation. The Bruins failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Following a 2nd round loss to the Buffalo Sabres the year previous, the Boston Bruins headed into the 1999–2000 NHL season with confidence that they could reach the... New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers–Rangers rivalry The Philadelphia Flyers–New York Rangers rivalry is one of the most storied and well known rivalries in the National Hockey League... Dallas 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season The 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' seventh season. The aspect of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup Finals:... at Chicago 1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-fourth season of operation. Finishing eleventh in the Western Conference, they did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... Detroit 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season The 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season was Detroit's seventy-fourth season of operation.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... at Colorado 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement |
| March 26 | Pittsburgh at Philadelphia New York Rangers at Detroit St. Louis at Chicago Blues–Blackhawks rivalry The Blues—Blackhawks rivalry features two teams in the Central Division of the National Hockey League, the Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues. Since , the two teams have been in the same division together. It is the most intense rivalry in terms of penalty minutes and fighting. It was... Colorado at Dallas |
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| April 1 | New York Rangers at Boston Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Detroit at St. Louis Anaheim at Los Angeles Freeway Face-Off The term Freeway Face-off refers to a series of hockey games played between the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, both of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference... |
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| April 9 | Philadelphia at New York Rangers St. Louis at Chicago Phoenix 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' fourth season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... at Dallas Detroit at Colorado Los Angeles at Anaheim Freeway Face-Off The term Freeway Face-off refers to a series of hockey games played between the National Hockey League's Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings, both of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference... |
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2000-01
| Date | Teams | Start times (All times Eastern) | Commentator crews |
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| March 10 | New Jersey at Philadelphia Devils–Flyers rivalry The rivalry between the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League is a rivalry between two teams in the Atlantic Division... Detroit 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season The 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season was the 75th season of the Detroit franchise in the NHL. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs by finishing first in the Central Division, and were second-overall in the Western Conference... at St. Louis 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season The 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season was the 34th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the President's Trophy the previous season, the Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 22 losses, 12 ties and five overtime losses, good for 103 points, and a trip to the... Colorado 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche... at Dallas 2000–01 Dallas Stars season The 2000–01 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' eighth season, 34th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
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Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang |
| March 17 | New York Rangers 2000–01 New York Rangers season The 2000–01 New York Rangers season was the 75th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 33–43–5–1 record in the 2000–01 season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division... at Philadelphia Detroit at Colorado San Jose at Los Angeles 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season The 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 34th season of operation. The club made it to the playoffs, defeating Detroit in the first round before losing to Colorado in the second round.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:... |
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Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... |
| March 24 | Detroit at New York Rangers Colorado at Boston 2000–01 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... Anaheim 2000–01 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2000–01 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the team's eighth season. The team finished last in the Western Conference and missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim... at Los Angeles |
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Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang |
| March 31 | New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils–Rangers rivalry The New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers Rivalry , exist between two National Hockey League teams in the New York metropolitan area... Detroit at Philadelphia St. Louis at Pittsburgh 2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:... Colorado at Los Angeles |
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Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... and Jim Schoenfeld Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach... |
| April 7 | Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Colorado at Detroit Dallas at San Jose New York Rangers at Florida 2000–01 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:After making the playoffs in 2000, the Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs in 2001.-Player stats:-External links:... |
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Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... and Jim Schoenfeld Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach... Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... |
2001-02
| Date | Teams | Start times (All times Eastern) | Commentator crews |
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| January 5 | Detroit 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season The 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season was the 76th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division, their third Presidents' Trophy, and home ice throughout the playoffs... at Colorado Pittsburgh 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2001–02 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 35th year in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games.-Offseason:On July 11, 2001, the Penguins traded star right winger Jaromir Jagr along with journeyman defenseman Frantisek Kucera to the Washington Capitals. In return, the... at New York Rangers 2001–02 New York Rangers season The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record... Washington 2001–02 Washington Capitals season The 2001–02 Washington Capitals season was the team's twenty-eighth season of play. The team finished second in the Southeast, but ninth-overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... at Boston 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang |
| January 12 | New York Rangers at Philadelphia 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2001–02 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 35th season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers re-vamped their lineup by signing Jeremy Roenick and finally trading Eric Lindros to the New York Rangers for Kim Johnsson, Jan Hlavac, Pavel Brendl, and a... St. Louis 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... at Pittsburgh Detroit at Dallas 2001–02 Dallas Stars season The 2001–02 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' ninth season in Dallas, 35th overall of the franchise. The Stars did not follow up their success from the previous year, only picking up 90 points for 36 wins against 28 losses for 4th place in the division and 10th in the Conference.-Regular... |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang |
| March 2 | New York Rangers at Philadelphia Detroit at Pittsburgh Dallas at Colorado |
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| March 9 | Pittsburgh at New York Rangers Detroit at St. Louis Colorado at Los Angeles 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season The 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 35th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:The Kings' picks made at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida:*Jens Karlsson... |
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Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Joe Micheletti Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... and Bill Clement Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... |
| March 16 | Boston at Detroit New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils–Rangers rivalry The New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers Rivalry , exist between two National Hockey League teams in the New York metropolitan area... Colorado at Philadelphia |
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2002-03
| Date | Teams | Start times (All times Eastern) | Commentator crews |
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| January 11 | Colorado 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... at Dallas 2002–03 Dallas Stars season The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games... Detroit 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season The 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season was the 77th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 110 points, winning the Central Division, but just one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference's first seed.... at Philadelphia 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 36th season in the National Hockey League .In 2002–03, Roman Cechmanek had a club record 1.83 GAA and the Flyers acquired Sami Kapanen and Tony Amonte prior to the trade deadline; however, they fell one point short of a second... New York Rangers 2002–03 New York Rangers season The 2002–03 New York Rangers season was the 77th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers posted a 32–36–10–4 record, finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division... at Pittsburgh 2002–03 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2002–03 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' 36th season. The team finished fifth and last in the Atlantic Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and records:-Transactions:... |
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| February 8 | Pittsburgh at Boston 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... Colorado at Detroit New York Rangers at Philadelphia |
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| March 15 | Colorado at Detroit New York Rangers at New Jersey 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season The 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 21st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After claiming Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Devils won their third Stanley Cup championship in a seven game series against the Mighty... Philadelphia at Pittsburgh |
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| March 22 | New York Rangers at Philadelphia Chicago 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-seventh season of operation. Finishing ninth in the Western Conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... at Colorado Detroit at St. Louis 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season The 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season was the 36th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. On January 14, the Blues scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes... |
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Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
| March 29 | Detroit at St. Louis New York Rangers at Boston Phoenix 2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes season -Regular season:*January 8, 2003: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton gained a shutout in his NHL debut in a 0-0 tie versus the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes goaltender Zac Bierk earned his first career shutout, although it was not his NHL debut... at Colorado |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... , Bill Clement and John Davidson John Davidson John Davidson may refer to:* John Andrew Davidson , Canadian politician* John Davidson , American actor* John Davidson , Australian admiral... Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
2003-04 season
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| January 10 | Detroit 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season The 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season was the 78th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. Despite multiple injuries to key players, the Wings found themselves once again winning the Presidents' Trophy for having the best regular season record in the NHL, scoring 109 points... at Boston 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... Colorado 2003–04 Colorado Avalanche season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... at Dallas 2003–04 Dallas Stars season The 2003–04 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 11th season, 37th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... New York Rangers 2003–04 New York Rangers season The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was disappointing for the Rangers; despite having the highest payroll in the league at over $69 million, the team finished towards the bottom of the standings... at New York Islanders 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
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Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
| February 14 | New York Rangers at Philadelphia 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... Colorado at Detroit Boston at Chicago 2003–04 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
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Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... , Bill Clement and John Davidson John Davidson John Davidson may refer to:* John Andrew Davidson , Canadian politician* John Davidson , American actor* John Davidson , Australian admiral... Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
| March 13 | Dallas at Detroit New Jersey 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season The 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The defending Stanley Cup champions, the Devils only allowed 164 goals, the lowest total ever allowed by a team under the 82-game season format... at Philadelphia Los Angeles 2003–04 Los Angeles Kings season The 2003–04 Los Angeles Kings season was their 37th National Hockey League season. The Kings placed third in their division, eleventh overall and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... at San Jose 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season The 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season was the franchise's 13th in the NHL. The Sharks made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time before losing to the Calgary Flames... |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... , Bill Clement and John Davidson John Davidson John Davidson may refer to:* John Andrew Davidson , Canadian politician* John Davidson , American actor* John Davidson , Australian admiral... Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
| March 20 | New York Rangers at Philadelphia St. Louis 2003–04 St. Louis Blues season The 2003–04 St. Louis Blues season was the 37th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues qualified for the NHL Playoffs for the 25th consecutive time, the team's final playoff appearance until 2009... at Dallas |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... , Bill Clement and John Davidson John Davidson John Davidson may refer to:* John Andrew Davidson , Canadian politician* John Davidson , American actor* John Davidson , Australian admiral... Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang |
| March 27 | Colorado at Detroit New York Rangers at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Calgary 2003–04 Calgary Flames season The 2003–04 Calgary Flames season was the 24th National Hockey League season in Calgary, and the 32nd for the franchise in the NHL. The Flames ended a seven-year playoff drought, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 1996. The Flames defeated three division winners en-route to an... |
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Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... , Bill Clement and John Davidson John Davidson John Davidson may refer to:* John Andrew Davidson , Canadian politician* John Davidson , American actor* John Davidson , Australian admiral... Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... and Darren Pang Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... and Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
Stanley Cup playoffs
| Year | Round | Teams | Games | Play-by-play | Color commentator Color commentator A color commentator is a sports commentator who assists the play-by-play announcer, often by filling in any time when play is not in progress. The color analyst and main commentator will often exchange comments freely throughout the broadcast, when the play-by-play announcer is not describing the... (s) |
Ice level reporter Sideline reporter A sideline reporter, also known as a field reporter, courtside reporter , clubhouse reporter or dugout reporter , rinkside reporter or inside-the-glass reporter , on-court reporter , hole reporter , or boundary rider , is a member of the... (s) |
| 2000 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2000 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began in April, and concluded in June. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions ... |
Conference quarterfinals | Washington 1999–2000 Washington Capitals season -Offseason:Owner Abe Pollin sold the Capitals to an investor group headed by America Online president Ted Leonsis on May 12, 1999.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... -Pittsburgh 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 33rd in the National Hockey League. It was the first season under ownership led by former superstar Mario Lemieux.-Offseason:... |
Game 2 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | Daryl Reaugh Daryl Reaugh Daryl "Razor" Reaugh , is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender, now a color commentator for the Dallas Stars of the NHL, the The NHL on Versus and Hockey Night in Canada.-Playing career:... |
| St. Louis 1999–2000 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Playoffs:* The #1 seed Blues were defeated in seven games by the #8 seed San Jose Sharks in the first round.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and Records:... -San Jose 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season The 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks ninth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, winning the first round against the St. Louis Blues, before bowing out to the Dallas Stars in the Conference semi-finals.-Game log:-Player... |
Games 2, 6 | Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... (Game 2) Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 6) |
Brian Hayward Brian Hayward Brian George Hayward is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender and current colour analyst of the Anaheim Ducks on Prime Ticket/Fox Sports West and KDOC.-Playing career:... Bill Clement (Game 6) |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... (Game 6) |
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| Colorado 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... -Phoenix 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' fourth season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... |
Game 2 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... |
Joe Micheletti | ||
| Detroit 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season The 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season was Detroit's seventy-fourth season of operation.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... -Los Angeles 1999–2000 Los Angeles Kings season The 1999–2000 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 33rd season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Kings made it to the playoffs, but lost in the first round to Detroit.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:-External links:... |
Game 2 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Conference semifinals | Philadelphia 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... -Pittsburgh 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 33rd in the National Hockey League. It was the first season under ownership led by former superstar Mario Lemieux.-Offseason:... |
Games 2, 5 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... and Darren Pang (Game 5) |
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| Colorado 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... -Detroit 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season The 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season was Detroit's seventy-fourth season of operation.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... |
Game 2 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | Daryl Reaugh Daryl Reaugh Daryl "Razor" Reaugh , is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender, now a color commentator for the Dallas Stars of the NHL, the The NHL on Versus and Hockey Night in Canada.-Playing career:... |
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| Conference finals | Philadelphia 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... -New Jersey 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season The 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 18th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After firing head coach Robbie Ftorek on March 23, the team won their second Stanley Cup championship.-Game log:... |
Game 1 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Dallas 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season The 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' seventh season. The aspect of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup Finals:... -Colorado 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... |
Game 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| 2001 Stanley Cup playoffs The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records... |
Conference quarterfinals | Washington 2000–01 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... -Pittsburgh 2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:... |
Games 2, 5 | Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... (Game 2) Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 5) |
Jim Schoenfeld Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach... (Game 2) Bill Clement (Game 5) |
Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... (Game 5) |
| Philadelphia 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2000–01 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 34th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros sat out the 2000–01 season awaiting a trade. Also, Craig Ramsay retained the head coaching position as Neilson was not asked to return, which became a matter of some controversy... -Buffalo 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins... |
Games 2, 6 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... (Game 2) Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... (Game 6) |
Darren Pang (Game 2) Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... (Game 6) |
Mickey Redmond (Game 2) Joe Micheletti (Game 6) |
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| Detroit 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season The 2000–01 Detroit Red Wings season was the 75th season of the Detroit franchise in the NHL. The Red Wings qualified for the playoffs by finishing first in the Central Division, and were second-overall in the Western Conference... -Los Angeles 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season The 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 34th season of operation. The club made it to the playoffs, defeating Detroit in the first round before losing to Colorado in the second round.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:... |
Games 2, 5 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... (Game 2) Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... (Game 5) |
Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... (Game 2) Jim Schoenfeld Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach... (Game 5) |
Joe Micheletti (Game 2) Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... (Game 5) |
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| St. Louis 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season The 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season was the 34th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the President's Trophy the previous season, the Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 22 losses, 12 ties and five overtime losses, good for 103 points, and a trip to the... -San Jose |
Games 2, 6 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 2) Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... (Game 6) |
Bill Clement (Game 2) Darren Pang (Game 6) |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... (Game 2) Mickey Redmond |
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| Conference semifinals | Buffalo 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season The 2000–01 Buffalo Sabres season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Sabres finished with a 46-30-5-1 record in the regular season, and won the Conference Quarter-Finals over Philadelphia Flyers, but lost the Conference Semi-Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins... -Pittsburgh 2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:... |
Games 2, 5 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... (Game 2) Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 5) |
Darren Pang (Game 2) Bill Clement |
Joe Micheletti (Game 2) Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Colorado 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche... -Los Angeles 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season The 2000–01 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 34th season of operation. The club made it to the playoffs, defeating Detroit in the first round before losing to Colorado in the second round.-Schedule and results:-Playoffs:... |
Game 2 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Conference finals | New Jersey 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season The 2000–01 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 19th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Although the Devils won the Atlantic Division and were Eastern Conference champions for the third time, the team fell short of winning back-to-back Stanley Cup... -Pittsburgh 2000–01 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2000-2001 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 34th in the National Hockey League. The team played 82 games for new coach Ivan Hlinka, who replaced Herb Brooks, who stepped down to remain a scout with the team.-Offseason:... |
Game 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Colorado 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season The 2000–01 Colorado Avalanche season was the franchise's 29th season, 22nd in the National Hockey League, and sixth as the Colorado Avalanche... -St. Louis 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season The 2000–01 St. Louis Blues season was the 34th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. After winning the President's Trophy the previous season, the Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 22 losses, 12 ties and five overtime losses, good for 103 points, and a trip to the... |
Game 1 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| 2002 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2002 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championships of the National Hockey League, was played from April until June. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Carolina Hurricanes four games to one to clinch the 10th championship in their history. It was the Hurricanes first ever appearance in the... |
Conference quarterfinals | Boston 2001–02 Boston Bruins season The 2001–02 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins's 78th season of operation. The Bruins qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... -Montreal 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season The 2001–02 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 93rd season. After the missing the playoffs in two previous season for the first time, the Canadiens returned to the Stanley Cup conquest... |
Game 5 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
| Carolina 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2001–02 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 23rd season in the National Hockey League and 5th as the Hurricanes. They arrives in Stanley cup final, but they lost in 5 games against the Detroit Red Wings-October:... -New Jersey 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season The 2001–02 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 20th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The Devils finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... |
Game 6 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... |
Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... |
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| Toronto 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2001–02 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' 85th season as a franchise, and the 75th season as the Maple Leafs. They finished second in the Northeast Division with a record of 43-25-10-4 for 100 points... -New York Islanders 2001–02 New York Islanders season The 2001–02 New York Islanders season was the 30th season in the franchise's history. This season saw the Islanders finish in second place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 42 wins, 28 losses, 8 ties, and 4 overtime losses for 96 points... |
Game 2 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
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| Colorado 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season The 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's seventh season. At the end of the 2001-02 season, Patrick Roy had a Goals Against Average of 1.94 and a Save Percentage of .925... -Los Angeles 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season The 2001–02 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 35th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:The Kings' picks made at the 2001 NHL Entry Draft held on June 23–24, 2001 at the National Car Rental Center in Sunrise, Florida:*Jens Karlsson... |
Games 2, 6 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 2) Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... (Game 6) |
Bill Clement (Game 2) Darren Pang (Game 6) |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... (Game 2) Joe Micheletti (Game 6) |
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| San Jose 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season The 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season was the 11th in franchise history.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:On March 10, 2002 Evgeni Nabokov became the first netminder in NHL history to score a powerplay goal, doing so against the Vancouver Canucks... -Phoenix |
Game 2 | Dave Strader Dave Strader Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus... |
Jim Schoenfeld Jim Schoenfeld James Grant Schoenfeld is a retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the assistant general manager with the New York Rangers, as well as an interim assistant coach... |
Tony Granato Tony Granato Anthony Lewis Granato is an American retired National Hockey League left winger and a former head coach and assistant coach of the Colorado Avalanche... |
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| St. Louis 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... -Chicago 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2001–02 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-sixth season of operation. Finishing fifth in the Western Conference, they qualified for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:Scoring... |
Game 2 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Barry Melrose Barry Melrose Barry James Melrose is a former player and head coach in the National Hockey League, as well as a current commentator and hockey analyst for ESPN.-Playing career:... |
Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... |
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| Conference semifinals | Detroit 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season The 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season was the 76th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division, their third Presidents' Trophy, and home ice throughout the playoffs... -St. Louis 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season The 2001–02 St. Louis Blues season was the 35th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 43 wins, 27 losses, eight ties and four overtime losses, good for 98 points... |
Games 2, 5 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Colorado 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season The 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's seventh season. At the end of the 2001-02 season, Patrick Roy had a Goals Against Average of 1.94 and a Save Percentage of .925... -San Jose 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season The 2001–02 San Jose Sharks season was the 11th in franchise history.-NHL Entry Draft:-Regular season:On March 10, 2002 Evgeni Nabokov became the first netminder in NHL history to score a powerplay goal, doing so against the Vancouver Canucks... |
Games 2, 5 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | Joe Micheletti | ||
| Conference finals | Detroit 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season The 2001–02 Detroit Red Wings season was the 76th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 116 points, winning the Central Division, their third Presidents' Trophy, and home ice throughout the playoffs... -Colorado 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season The 2001–02 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's seventh season. At the end of the 2001-02 season, Patrick Roy had a Goals Against Average of 1.94 and a Save Percentage of .925... |
Games 1, 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| 2003 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2003 Stanley Cup playoffs, the National Hockey League championship, began on April 9, 2003, following the 2002–03 regular season. The playoffs concluded on June 9, 2003, with the New Jersey Devils defeating the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in seven games.The sixteen qualifying teams played... |
Conference quarterfinals | Tampa Bay 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 11th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 1996.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs. Washington Capitals:... -Washington 2002–03 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
Game 2 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Philadelphia 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 36th season in the National Hockey League .In 2002–03, Roman Cechmanek had a club record 1.83 GAA and the Flyers acquired Sami Kapanen and Tony Amonte prior to the trade deadline; however, they fell one point short of a second... -Toronto 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' It was the 86th season of the franchise, and the 76th season as the Maple Leafs.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2002 NHL Entry Draft... |
Game 5 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... |
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| Detroit 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season The 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season was the 77th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 110 points, winning the Central Division, but just one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference's first seed.... -Anaheim 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... |
Game 2 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement and John Davidson | Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... |
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| Colorado 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... -Minnesota 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season The 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild third season of operation in the National Hockey League . After qualifying for the playoffs, the Wild won two playoff series before losing in the Conference Final to Anaheim.-Game log:-Playoffs:... |
Games 2, 5 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | |||
| Conference semifinals | Ottawa 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season The 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators reach the highest point in the playoffs until the 2006–07 season. They were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils, the eventual Stanley Cup winning team in the Eastern Conference final... -Philadelphia 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 36th season in the National Hockey League .In 2002–03, Roman Cechmanek had a club record 1.83 GAA and the Flyers acquired Sami Kapanen and Tony Amonte prior to the trade deadline; however, they fell one point short of a second... |
Game 5 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | Joe Micheletti | |
| New Jersey 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season The 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 21st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After claiming Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Devils won their third Stanley Cup championship in a seven game series against the Mighty... -Tampa Bay 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 11th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 1996.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs. Washington Capitals:... |
Game 2 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement | Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... |
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| Dallas 2002–03 Dallas Stars season The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games... -Anaheim 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... |
Games 2, 5 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... (Game 2) Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... (Game 5) |
Darren Pang (Game 2) Bill Clement and John Davidson (Game 5) |
Chris Simpson Christine Simpson Christine Laura Simpson is a Canadian television personality, best known as a hockey reporter, host and interviewer. She is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario.... (Game 5) |
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| Conference finals | Ottawa 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season The 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators reach the highest point in the playoffs until the 2006–07 season. They were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils, the eventual Stanley Cup winning team in the Eastern Conference final... -New Jersey 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season The 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 21st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After claiming Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Devils won their third Stanley Cup championship in a seven game series against the Mighty... |
Game 4 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang and John Davidson | Joe Micheletti | |
| Minnesota 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season The 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild third season of operation in the National Hockey League . After qualifying for the playoffs, the Wild won two playoff series before losing in the Conference Final to Anaheim.-Game log:-Playoffs:... -Anaheim 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... |
Game 1 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement and John Davidson | Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| 2004 2004 Stanley Cup Playoffs The 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs for the National Hockey League began on April 7, 2004, following the 2003–04 regular season. The playoffs ended with the Tampa Bay Lightning securing the Stanley Cup with a seven-game series win over the Calgary Flames on June 7. It was Tampa Bay's first Stanley Cup... |
Conference quarterfinals | Tampa Bay 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season The Tampa Bay Lightning season involved winning the Stanley Cup. On December 27, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:The Lightning did not have a first-round pick... -New York Islanders 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... |
Game 2 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | Erin Andrews Erin Andrews Erin Jill Andrews is an American sportscaster, journalist, and television personality. As of 2011 she is a co-host of the ESPN entertainment show College GameDay and a contributor for Good Morning America on the ABC network... |
| Philadelphia 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... -New Jersey 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season The 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The defending Stanley Cup champions, the Devils only allowed 164 goals, the lowest total ever allowed by a team under the 82-game season format... |
Game 5 | Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... |
Darren Pang | Erin Andrews Erin Andrews Erin Jill Andrews is an American sportscaster, journalist, and television personality. As of 2011 she is a co-host of the ESPN entertainment show College GameDay and a contributor for Good Morning America on the ABC network... |
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| Detroit 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season The 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season was the 78th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. Despite multiple injuries to key players, the Wings found themselves once again winning the Presidents' Trophy for having the best regular season record in the NHL, scoring 109 points... -Nashville 2003–04 Nashville Predators season For the first time in Nashville history,they qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs,losing to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... |
Games 2, 5 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement and John Davidson | |||
| San Jose 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season The 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season was the franchise's 13th in the NHL. The Sharks made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time before losing to the Calgary Flames... -St. Louis 2003–04 St. Louis Blues season The 2003–04 St. Louis Blues season was the 37th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues qualified for the NHL Playoffs for the 25th consecutive time, the team's final playoff appearance until 2009... |
Game 2 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Colorado 2003–04 Colorado Avalanche season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... -Dallas 2003–04 Dallas Stars season The 2003–04 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 11th season, 37th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... |
Game 5 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... |
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| Conference semifinals | Detroit 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season The 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season was the 78th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. Despite multiple injuries to key players, the Wings found themselves once again winning the Presidents' Trophy for having the best regular season record in the NHL, scoring 109 points... -Calgary 2003–04 Calgary Flames season The 2003–04 Calgary Flames season was the 24th National Hockey League season in Calgary, and the 32nd for the franchise in the NHL. The Flames ended a seven-year playoff drought, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 1996. The Flames defeated three division winners en-route to an... |
Games 2, 5 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement and John Davidson | ||
| San Jose 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season The 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season was the franchise's 13th in the NHL. The Sharks made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time before losing to the Calgary Flames... -Colorado 2003–04 Colorado Avalanche season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... |
Games 2, 5 | Mike Emrick Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick, is an American sports commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. Emrick is currently the lead announcer for NHL national telecasts on both NBC and Versus... (Game 2) Steve Levy Steve Levy Steve Levy is a journalist for ESPN.-Early life and career:Levy was a 1987 graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego. He also attended John F. Kennedy High School... (Game 5) |
Brian Engblom Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom is an ice hockey broadcaster and retired Canadian professional hockey defenseman.-Biography:... (Game 2) Darren Pang (Game 5) |
Erin Andrews Erin Andrews Erin Jill Andrews is an American sportscaster, journalist, and television personality. As of 2011 she is a co-host of the ESPN entertainment show College GameDay and a contributor for Good Morning America on the ABC network... |
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| Conference finals | Tampa Bay 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season The Tampa Bay Lightning season involved winning the Stanley Cup. On December 27, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:The Lightning did not have a first-round pick... -Philadelphia 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... |
Games 1, 4 | Gary Thorne Gary Thorne Gary Thorne is a play-by-play announcer for ESPN and ABC, working Major League Baseball, College football and Frozen Four hockey contests. He is also the television play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles... |
Bill Clement and John Davidson | Sam Ryan (Game 1) and Joe Micheletti (Game 4) |