Roughly 3 months shy of his 40th birthday Martin Brodeur is still the man in between the pipes for the New Jersey Devils. Even though he doesn’t play 70 games anymore and shares some of the load with backup Johan Hedberg, he is still the man in New Jersey, almost 20 years later.
It was quite a spectacle. Not just that Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Phillies, became engulfed in orange and black, nor simply that a baseball stadium became undistinguishable, transforming into a hockey venue. No, it was the fact that the Winter Classic, for one day, made hockey the most exciting sport in the world: a clashing of rivals, connections with unpopular players, and an intense understanding and appreciation of the “fourth sport” in America.
It’s rare to find a show that can instantly create a connection with a broad audience, especially if it’s a show about hockey. But that has been the defining strength of HBO sports and its privileged access with their 24/7 Hockey series. It finishes its second season tonight, this year profiling the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers. The critically acclaimed program takes a unique look into the lives of NHL players and coaches for four weeks leading up to the Winter Classic, culminating at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Its unprecedented coverage and ability to humanize athletes on the ice has captivated even the slightest of hockey fans and has rejuvenated the sport as it approaches midseason.
He talks coach firing, team trends, top players, and so much more.
The 2010-11 New York Islanders got off to a hot start, posting a 4-1-2 record and picking up ten quick points before the roof fell in. From October 23rd until December 18th --- a 54-day span --- the Islanders won just one game, which came against their local rivals, the New Jersey Devils.
The Rangers head into this season coming off an 8th place finish and another first round playoff exit—the team’s second under head coach John Tortorella. 2011-2012 will be the teams third full season under the fiery Tortorella, and it’s clear the organization has its eyes on getting out of the 1st round of the playoffs, something the Rangers have accomplished just twice since the lockout.
Play-by-play broadcaster for NHL on NBC and Versus Doc Emrick talks to Mike Giandomenico and Ricky Cibrano to preview the 2011-2012 NHL season (and talk a little bit about the Pittsburgh Pirates).
WFUV's Ricky Cibrano discusses plans for the possible publicly funded $300 million plus rink and arena with the New York Islanders Senior VP.
Kyle Kesses and Mike Giandomenico talk to Devils, NHL on NBC and Versus play-by-play broadcaster Doc Emrick about Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals (and a little bit about the Pittsburgh Pirates).
NHL and Devils broadcaster Mike 'Doc' Emrick spoke with Chris Quagliata and Mike Palladino. Listen for insight into the Devils' recent trade and the impact of last week's Winter Classic.
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