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From 2006 to 2008, NBC's studio show originally broadcast out of the rink at
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's Rockefeller Center, at the foot of NBC's offices during January and February. This allowed the on-air talent, including commentators for '' NHL on NBC'', and their guests (often ex-players and youth hockey teams) to demonstrate plays and hockey skills. From April onwards, and during inclement weather, the studio show moved to Studio 8G inside the
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, where NBC produces its '' Football Night in America'' program. For the
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, the show was usually broadcast on location. Beginning in 2008, the studio show originates from the game venue. In 2012, the studio show moved to NBC Sports’ new headquarters in
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. The studio show now usually goes on the road for special events like: the Winter Classic, All-Star Weekend, the Stadium Series, and the Stanley Cup Finals.


List of personalities


Full-time

* Kenny Albert: play-by-play (2011–2015); #2 play-by-play (2015–2020); Lead play-by-play (2021); now lead play-by-play announcer for TNT, 98.7 ESPN/ WEPN 1050 ( New York Rangers radio broadcasts),
Fox NFL The ''NFL on Fox'' (also known as ''Fox NFL'') is the branding used for broadcasts of National Football League (NFL) games produced by Fox Sports and televised on the Fox broadcast network. Game coverage is usually preceded by ''Fox NFL Kickoff ...
, and
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on MSG Network. *
Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
: lead play-by-play (2006–2020); contributor (2021) *
Eddie Olczyk Edward Walter Olczyk Jr. (; born August 16, 1966) is a former center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ...
: studio analyst (2006); lead color commentator (2007–2021); now co-lead color commentator for
Root Sports Northwest ROOT SPORTS Northwest (stylized as ROOT SPORTS Northwest) is an American regional sports network owned as a 60/40 joint venture between the Seattle Mariners and Warner Bros. Discovery respectively, the latter of which operates it through its spo ...
( Seattle Kraken broadcasts) and lead color commentator for TNT * Pierre McGuire: "Inside the Glass" reporter (2006–2021), studio host/analyst (2008–2011); former lead color commentator for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...
*
John Forslund John Forslund is an American sports announcer who is the television play-by-play announcer of the Seattle Kraken. He had previously filled the same role for the Carolina Hurricanes and was with the team since 1991 (when the team was the Hartford W ...
: play-by-play (2011–2021); now play-by-play for
Root Sports Northwest ROOT SPORTS Northwest (stylized as ROOT SPORTS Northwest) is an American regional sports network owned as a 60/40 joint venture between the Seattle Mariners and Warner Bros. Discovery respectively, the latter of which operates it through its spo ...
( Seattle Kraken broadcasts) and TNT * Brian Boucher: "Inside the Glass" reporter/studio analyst (2015–2021), lead "Inside the Glass" reporter (2019–2021); now color commentator for ESPN/
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and fill-in color commentator for NBC Sports Philadelphia ( Philadelphia Flyers broadcasts) *
Liam McHugh Liam McHugh (born ) is an American television sportscaster. He is a studio host for Turner Sports coverage of the NHL. He previously worked on NBC Sports coverage of the NHL as well as Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and '' NBC Sunday N ...
: lead studio host (2011–2021); also lead on-site host for Football Night in America (2017–2020); now lead studio host for TNT * Keith Jones: lead studio analyst (2011–2021); now color commentator for NBC Sports Philadelphia ( Philadelphia Flyers broadcasts) and lead "Inside the Glass" reporter for TNT * Kathryn Tappen: studio host and reporter (2014–2021) *
Patrick Sharp Patrick Sharp (born December 27, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars. After his retirement as a pla ...
: studio analyst (2019–2021) * Anson Carter: studio analyst (2012–2021); "''Inside the Glass''" reporter (2015); now studio analyst for TNT * Darren Dreger: NHL insider (2014–2021); also insider for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...
* Bob McKenzie: NHL insider (2014–2021); also insider for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...


Part-time

* Mike Babcock: guest studio analyst (2021) *
Brendan Burke Brendan Gilmore Burke (December 8, 1988 – February 5, 2010) was an athlete and student manager at Miami University for the RedHawks men's ice hockey team. The youngest son of Brian Burke, former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, lo ...
: play-by-play (2017–2021); now play-by-play for MSG Network/ MSG Plus (
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
broadcasts) and TNT *
Ryan Callahan Ryan G. Callahan (born March 21, 1985) is an Americans, American former professional ice hockey winger (ice hockey), right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He ...
: guest studio analyst (2020–2021); now color commentator and studio analyst on ESPN *
Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom (born January 27, 1955) is a Canadian ice hockey broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a former professional hockey defenseman. Biography Engblom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and played for the University of Wiscons ...
: Former #2 color commentator (2011–2015); part-time (2015–2020); also color commentator for Bally Sports Sun ( Tampa Bay Lightning broadcasts) *
Ahmed Fareed Ahmed Fareed is an American studio host and sports reporter for American television network NBC Sports. Early life Fareed is a native of Sparta, Michigan, where he played quarterback for the Sparta High School (Michigan), Spartans. After graduati ...
: fill-in studio host (2019–2021) * Ray Ferraro: studio analyst (2006–2007); "Inside the Glass" reporter (2015–2021); now lead color commentator for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...
and ESPN/
ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** Disney–ABC Television ...
* Scott Hartnell: guest studio analyst (2020); also back-up color commentator for NBC Sports Philadelphia ( Philadelphia Flyers broadcasts) *
Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican (born August 10, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey player, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two-time US Olympian. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican played with the 1992 US Olympic Team before he ...
: "Inside the Glass" reporter (2011–2021); now color commentator for
NBC Sports California NBC Sports California (sometimes abbreviated as NBCS California) is an American regional sports network owned by the NBC Sports Group unit of NBCUniversal, and operates as an affiliate of NBC Sports Regional Networks. The channel broadcasts regio ...
( San Jose Sharks broadcasts) and TNT *
Mike Johnson James Michael Johnson (born January 30, 1972) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the List of speakers of the United States House of Representatives, 56th speaker of the United States House of Representatives since October 25, 20 ...
: color commentator/studio analyst (2017–2021); also color commentator for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...
*
Ben Lovejoy Benjamin N. Lovejoy (born February 20, 1984) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He most recently played for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Anaheim D ...
: guest studio analyst (2020–2021) * Joe Micheletti: "Inside the Glass" reporter (2007, 2011–2021), color commentator (2014–2021); also color commentator MSG Network ( New York Rangers broadcasts) * Gord Miller: play-by-play (2011–2021); now play-by-play for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...
and ESPN *
A. J. Mleczko Allison Jaime "A. J." Mleczko Griswold (born June 14, 1975) is an American ice hockey player and analyst. She won a gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics. Playing career Mleczko attended New Canaan ...
: color commentator (2018–2021); now color commentator and studio analyst for MSG Plus (
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
broadcasts) and ESPN/
ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** Disney–ABC Television ...
*
Dominic Moore Benjamin Dominic Moore (born August 3, 1980) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He most recently played for the ZSC Lions of the National League (NL), and has played nearly 900 National Hockey League (NHL) games. Initially draft ...
: guest studio analyst and color commentator (2020–2021); now color commentator and studio analyst for ESPN * Kendall Coyne Schofield: color commentator (2019–2021); also playing for the United States women's national ice hockey team *
Mike Tirico Mike Tirico (; born December 13, 1966) is an American sportscaster. He is currently the NFL play-by-play announcer on NBC's '' Sunday Night Football'', having replaced Al Michaels in 2022. From 2006 to 2015, Tirico served as a play-by-play an ...
: Stanley Cup Finals game host and interviewer (2018–2019); studio host/play-by-play (2019–2021)


NBC Sports Regional Networks personalities

NBC Sports Regional Networks personnel may occasionally appear on NBCSN broadcasts during the latter part of the season and the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
NBC Sports California NBC Sports California (sometimes abbreviated as NBCS California) is an American regional sports network owned by the NBC Sports Group unit of NBCUniversal, and operates as an affiliate of NBC Sports Regional Networks. The channel broadcasts regio ...
*
Randy Hahn Randy Hahn (born October 21, 1958) is a play-by-play commentator for the San Jose Sharks on NBC Sports California, and has held that position for over 30 seasons. He has over 40 years of broadcast experience, mostly in hockey. He broadcast his 2,00 ...
: play-by-play (2011–present); also lead play-by-play for exclusive Sharks national regular season broadcasts *
Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican (born August 10, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey player, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two-time US Olympian. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican played with the 1992 US Olympic Team before he ...
: color commentator (2014–present) * Jamie Baker: color commentator (2014–2020) *
Drew Remenda Drew Remenda (born April 13, 1962) is a Canadian former hockey coach, radio broadcaster, and television hockey analyst. He currently is a radio and television broadcaster for the San Jose Sharks. He served as colour commentator for television bro ...
: color commentator for
NBC Sports California NBC Sports California (sometimes abbreviated as NBCS California) is an American regional sports network owned by the NBC Sports Group unit of NBCUniversal, and operates as an affiliate of NBC Sports Regional Networks. The channel broadcasts regio ...
simulcasts (2011–2014); fill-in color commentator (2021–present) Both Hahn and Hedican fill-in on games broadcast on TNT
NBC Sports Chicago NBC Sports Chicago (formerly Comcast SportsNet Chicago) is an American regional sports network that broadcasts regional coverage of professional sports teams in the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as college sports events and original sports- ...
*
Pat Foley Pat Foley (born 1954) is an American retired play-by-play commentator for ice hockey. Personal life Born in Glenview, Illinois in 1954, Pat Foley is the son of Mary and Bob Foley. He is an alumnus of Loyola Academy and Michigan State Universi ...
: play-by-play (2011–2022) *
Chris Vosters Chris is a short form of various names including Christopher, Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christos. Chris is also used as a name in its own right, however it is not as common. People with the given name * Chris Abani (born 1966), N ...
: play-by-play (2022–present) *
Eddie Olczyk Edward Walter Olczyk Jr. (; born August 16, 1966) is a former center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ...
: primary color commentator (2011–2022); also lead color commentator for ''
NHL on TNT The ''NHL on TNT'' is an American presentation of National Hockey League (NHL) games produced by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (formerly known as Turner Sports), and televised on TNT in the United States. In 2021, Turner Sports reached a seven-y ...
'' *
Steve Konroyd Stephen Mark Konroyd (born February 10, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He formally served as a co-host of intermission and post-game segments on NBC Sports Chicago broadcasts of Chicago Blackhawks' games. Playing ...
: substitute color commentator (2011–2021) *
Colby Cohen Colby Shane Cohen (born April 25, 1989) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Colorado Avalanche and in the AHL with the Providence Bruins, the minor league affiliate of the Bos ...
: substitute color commentator (2022–present) * Caley Chelios: substitute color commentator (2022–present) *Nick Olczyk: substitute color commentator (2022) *
Troy Murray Troy Norman Murray (born July 31, 1962) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played in the NHL. He is currently the color analyst on NBC Sports Chicago broadcasts of Chicago Blackhawks hockey games. Murray was born in Calgary, A ...
: co-lead color commentator (2022–present) *
Patrick Sharp Patrick Sharp (born December 27, 1981) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Philadelphia Flyers, Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars. After his retirement as a pla ...
: co-lead color commentator (2022–present) NBC Sports Washington *
Joe Beninati Joseph Edward Beninati (born November 14, 1965) is an American sportscaster who serves as the television play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals. Along with Capitals television color analyst Craig Laughlin a ...
: play-by-play (2011–present) *
Craig Laughlin Craig Alan Laughlin (born September 14, 1957) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey right wing, who currently serves as the color analyst for the Washington Capitals on NBC Sports Washington. He played in the National Hockey League with the ...
: color commentator (2011–present) *
Alan May Alan Randy May (born January 14, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current analyst. He played in the National Hockey League with five teams between 1988 and 1995. Playing career May began his NHL career when he was s ...
: "Inside the Glass" reporter (2011–present) NBC Sports Philadelphia * Jim Jackson: play-by-play (2011–present) * Keith Jones: primary color commentator (2011–present); also lead Inside the Glass reporter for ''
NHL on TNT The ''NHL on TNT'' is an American presentation of National Hockey League (NHL) games produced by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (formerly known as Turner Sports), and televised on TNT in the United States. In 2021, Turner Sports reached a seven-y ...
'' * Scott Hartnell: fill-in color commentator (2021–present) * Brian Boucher: fill-in color commentator (2021–present); also lead Inside the Glass reporter for '' ESPN''/ ''
ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster ** Disney–ABC Television ...
'' Jackson fills-in on games broadcast on TNT


Other on-air staff (occasional appearances)

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Andy Brickley Andrew Brickley (born August 9, 1961) is an American former professional hockey player, who spent 14 seasons playing in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League, and the International Hockey League. He currently serves as the color com ...
: "Inside the Glass" reporter; also lead color commentator for NESN ( Boston Bruins broadcasts) * Ken Daniels: play-by-play; also lead play-by-play for Fox Sports Detroit (
Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
broadcasts) *
Alex Faust Alex Faust (born January 14, 1989) is an American television sportscaster who is currently the television play-by-play voice for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He gained additional fame in 2018 when ''Jeopardy!'' hos ...
: play-by-play; also play-by-play for Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket ( Los Angeles Kings broadcasts) * Jim Fox: color commentator; also color commentator for Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket ( Los Angeles Kings broadcasts) * Butch Goring: color commentator; also color commentator for MSG Network/ MSG Plus (
New York Islanders The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
broadcasts) * Darren Pang: "Inside the Glass" reporter (2007–2021),
NHL Winter Classic The NHL Winter Classic (french: La Classique hivernale de la LNH) is an annual regular season outdoor ice hockey game played in the National Hockey League (NHL) on or around New Year's Day, generally in a football or baseball stadium in an area ...
reporter (2008–2012); also lead color commentator for
Fox Sports Midwest Bally Sports Midwest is an American regional sports network owned by Diamond Sports Group, a joint venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Entertainment Studios, and operates as an affiliate of Bally Sports. The channel broadcasts regional e ...
( St. Louis Blues broadcasts) and #2 color commentator for TNT * Brian Hayward: "Inside the Glass" reporter; also color commentator for Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket (
Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division, and play their home games at Honda Center. ...
broadcasts) * Mike Keenan: studio analyst *
Peter McNab Peter Maxwell McNab (May 8, 1952 – November 6, 2022) was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1987, with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canu ...
: color commentator; also color commentator for
Altitude Sports Altitude Sports is an outdoor e-commerce clothing company that sells and manufactures a wide range of sports outerwear, outdoor equipment and urban wear, focusing on travel, hiking, and camping. The company was founded in 1984 and its headquarters ...
( Colorado Avalanche broadcasts) * Daryl Reaugh: color commentator; also lead color commentator (2011–2017, 2018–present), play-by-play (2017–2018) for both TV and radio Dallas Stars broadcasts *
Rob Simmelkjaer Rob Simmelkjaer is an American television executive, journalist, entrepreneur, and is the CEO of New York Road Runners. He served as a senior executive and on-air journalist at ESPN, ABC News and NBC Sports. In 2020 he founded a digital video in ...
: studio host *
Tripp Tracy Emmet E. "Tripp" Tracy III (born December 20, 1973) is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender and the current television and radio color commentator for the Carolina Hurricanes. Playing career Tracy was a goalie for Harvard Univers ...
: "Inside the Glass" reporter; also color commentator for Fox Sports Carolinas ( Carolina Hurricanes broadcasts) *John Walton: play-by-play; also play-by-play for Washington Capitals radio broadcasts * Dave Goucher: play-by-play; also lead play-by-play for
AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain is an American regional sports network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery through its sports unit as part of the AT&T SportsNet brand of networks, and is an affiliate of Bally Sports. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, ...
( Vegas Golden Knights broadcasts) *
Shane Hnidy Shane Hnidy ( ; born November 8, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Between 2000 and 2011, he played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks, B ...
: color commentator; also lead color commentator for
AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain is an American regional sports network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery through its sports unit as part of the AT&T SportsNet brand of networks, and is an affiliate of Bally Sports. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, ...
( Vegas Golden Knights broadcasts)


Former

* Jamie Baker: color commentator (2014–2020) * Dave Briggs: substitute studio host (2013–2016) *Rob Carlin: on-site host for three Sunday afternoon games that NBC aired in February 2018, as they reduced their NHL coverage for that period during the
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*
Bill Clement William H. Clement (born December 20, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who became an author, speaker, actor, entrepreneur, and hockey broadcaster. Clement played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), and was ...
: substitute color commentator (2011–2020); studio host (2006–2007) *
Steve Coates Stephen John Coates (born July 27, 1950) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player. He is currently the radio color commentator for the Philadelphia Flyers on 97.5 The Fanatic, after spending 14 seasons with the Flyers television team ...
: "Inside the Glass" reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia simulcasts (2011–2014) * Bob Costas: studio host (
NHL Winter Classic The NHL Winter Classic (french: La Classique hivernale de la LNH) is an annual regular season outdoor ice hockey game played in the National Hockey League (NHL) on or around New Year's Day, generally in a football or baseball stadium in an area ...
) (2008-2012) *
Bill Cullen William Lawrence Francis Cullen (February 18, 1920 – July 7, 1990) was an American radio and television personality whose career spanned five decades. His biggest claim to fame was as a game show host; over the course of his career, he host ...
: studio co-host (1966 playoffs) * Chris Cuthbert: play-by-play (2006–2007, 2014–2020); formerly play-by-play for
TSN Hockey ''TSN Hockey'' (formerly the ''NHL on TSN'' and ''The NHL Tonight on TSN'') is the blanket title used by TSN's broadcasts of the National Hockey League. After holding the Canadian national cable rights to the NHL from 1985 to 1998 and again from ...
, currently play-by-play for NHL on Sportsnet * John Davidson: lead color commentator (2006) * Win Eliot: lead play-by-play (1966 playoffs) *
Cammi Granato Catherine Michelle Granato (born March 25, 1971) is an American former ice hockey player and one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2010. She currently works as an assistant general manager for the Vancou ...
: "Inside the Glass" reporter (2006), feature reporter (2007) *Taryn Hatcher: rinkside reporter (2019–2020) * Brett Hull: studio analyst (2007) * Ted Lindsay: lead color commentator (1972–75) *
Bill Mazer Bill Mazer (born Morris Mazer; November 2, 1920 – October 23, 2013) was an American television and radio personality. He won numerous awards and citations, including three National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association's Sportscaster of ...
: lead color commentator (1966 playoffs) * Brian McFarlane: studio host (1972–75) * Mike Milbury: lead studio analyst/"Inside the Glass" reporter (2008–2020), substitute lead color commentator (2017–2020) * Bob Neumeier: Stanley Cup Finals and substitute studio host (2006–2008) * Bill Patrick: substitute studio host (2008; 2011–2013) *
Dan Patrick Dan Patrick may refer to: * Dan Patrick (ice hockey) (born 1938), Canadian ice hockey player * Dan Patrick (politician) (born 1950), Lieutenant Governor of Texas and political and sports radio journalist * Dan Patrick (sportscaster) (born 1956), Ame ...
: studio host (2010–2012) * Rick Peckham: occasional play-by-play (2011–2020); also play-by-play for
Fox Sports Sun Bally Sports Sun is an American regional sports network owned by Diamond Sports Group, a joint venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Entertainment Studios, and operates as an affiliate of Bally Sports. The channel broadcasts local coverage ...
( Tampa Bay Lightning broadcasts) *
Drew Remenda Drew Remenda (born April 13, 1962) is a Canadian former hockey coach, radio broadcaster, and television hockey analyst. He currently is a radio and television broadcaster for the San Jose Sharks. He served as colour commentator for television bro ...
: color commentator for
NBC Sports California NBC Sports California (sometimes abbreviated as NBCS California) is an American regional sports network owned by the NBC Sports Group unit of NBCUniversal, and operates as an affiliate of NBC Sports Regional Networks. The channel broadcasts regio ...
simulcasts (2011–2014) * Jeremy Roenick: studio analyst (2010–2020), lead NHL outdoor games reporter (2014–2019) * Tim Ryan: lead play-by-play (1972–75) * Jim Simpson: studio co-host (1966 playoffs) * Dave Strader: former #2 play-by-play (2006–2007, 2009–2015); part-time (2015–2017); also play-by-play for both TV and radio Dallas Stars broadcasts *Russ Thaler: occasional studio host (2011–2014) *
Chris Therien Christopher Bowie Therien (born December 14, 1971), affectionately known as Bundy, is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 12 National Hockey League (NHL) seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers and Dallas Stars. He was the ...
: studio analyst (2011–2020); formerly "Inside the Glass" reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia ( Philadelphia Flyers broadcasts until 2018)


Broadcast teams


1966 Playoffs (broadcast as special extended editions of "NBC Sports In Action")

#Win Eliot-Bill Mazer-Bill Cullen and Jim Simpson


1972–75

# Tim Ryan-Ted Lindsay-Brian McFarlane For the 1966 playoffs and 1972–75 coverage, play-by-play is listed first, followed by color color commentator, and studio host or hosts. "Inside The Glass" reporters were not utilized by NBC until the 2005–06 season.


2005–06

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Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
- John Davidson-'' Pierre McGuire'' # Dave Strader- Brian Hayward-'' Joe Micheletti'' # Chris Cuthbert-
Peter McNab Peter Maxwell McNab (May 8, 1952 – November 6, 2022) was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1987, with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canu ...
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Cammi Granato Catherine Michelle Granato (born March 25, 1971) is an American former ice hockey player and one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2010. She currently works as an assistant general manager for the Vancou ...
'' During its first 2 seasons, NBC used 3 regular broadcast teams for its regional coverage of the NHL. For its first season, they brought in
Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
and John Davidson, the lead broadcast team for ''
NHL on Fox The ''NHL on Fox'' is the branding used for broadcasts of National Hockey League (NHL) games that were produced by Fox Sports and televised on the Fox network from the 1994–1995 NHL season until the 1998–1999 NHL season. NHL games continue ...
'', and added popular is Pierre McGuire was used as "Inside the Glass" reporter (the one who stands between-the-benches). For both broadcast seasons of the ''NHL on NBC'', the #2 team consisted of Dave Strader, Brian Hayward, and "Inside the Glass" reporter '' Joe Micheletti''. For the
2005–06 NHL season The 2005–06 NHL season was the 89th season of operation (88th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). This season succeeded the 2004–05 season which had all of its scheduled games canceled due to a labor dispute with the Nation ...
, the #3 broadcast team was Chris Cuthbert,
Peter McNab Peter Maxwell McNab (May 8, 1952 – November 6, 2022) was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1987, with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canu ...
, and "Inside the Glass" reporter ''
Cammi Granato Catherine Michelle Granato (born March 25, 1971) is an American former ice hockey player and one of the first women to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November 2010. She currently works as an assistant general manager for the Vancou ...
''.


2006–07

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Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
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Eddie Olczyk Edward Walter Olczyk Jr. (; born August 16, 1966) is a former center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ...
-'' Pierre McGuire'' # Dave Strader- Brian Hayward/
Peter McNab Peter Maxwell McNab (May 8, 1952 – November 6, 2022) was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1987, with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canu ...
-'' Joe Micheletti'' # Chris Cuthbert-
Peter McNab Peter Maxwell McNab (May 8, 1952 – November 6, 2022) was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. He played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1973 to 1987, with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canu ...
/ Brian Hayward-'' Darren Pang'' For the 2006–07 NHL season, the 2nd season of the '' NHL on NBC'', John Davidson left NBC to become the president of St. Louis Blues, studio analyst
Eddie Olczyk Edward Walter Olczyk Jr. (; born August 16, 1966) is a former center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ...
was used with
Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
and Pierre McGuire. Furthermore, '' Darren Pang'' was used due to Granato's son being born. During 2006–07, the #2 and #3 broadcast teams were mixed up, due to travel constraints. An example of this is color commentators Peter McNab and Brian Hayward often switching roles during the season and playoffs. During the season, due to Pierre McGuire's
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commitments, a variety of "Inside the Glass" reporters have been used with the #1 team, including Joe Micheletti, Cammi Granato, and Peter McNab.


2007–09

Due to NBC's move to flex scheduling & only broadcasting one game a week, Only the team of Emrick, Olczyk, & McGuire is now used. Also, NBC has scrapped the studio-based intermission show and fired
Bill Clement William H. Clement (born December 20, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who became an author, speaker, actor, entrepreneur, and hockey broadcaster. Clement played 11 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), and was ...
and Ray Ferraro. Pierre McGuire, who continues his role as the "Inside the Glass" reporter, serves as host from the game venue. Former Boston Bruins head coach Mike Milbury is the new analyst. During the Stanley Cup playoffs, NBC Sports reporters like Bob Neumeier and Bill Patrick served as a moderator for Pierre McGuire & Mike Milbury's analysis.


2010–2021

For the
2010 Stanley Cup Finals The 2010 Stanley Cup Finals was the championship series of the National Hockey League's (NHL) 2009–10 season, and the culmination of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was contested between the Western Conference champion Chicago Blackhawks a ...
, Jeremy Roenick returned as a guest analyst for the intermission reports. For Games 5 & 6 on NHL on NBC,
Dan Patrick Dan Patrick may refer to: * Dan Patrick (ice hockey) (born 1938), Canadian ice hockey player * Dan Patrick (politician) (born 1950), Lieutenant Governor of Texas and political and sports radio journalist * Dan Patrick (sportscaster) (born 1956), Ame ...
was the studio host. For the
2011 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 13, 2011, after the conclusion of the 2010–11 NHL regular season. The first game of the Finals between the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins was held on June ...
,
Liam McHugh Liam McHugh (born ) is an American television sportscaster. He is a studio host for Turner Sports coverage of the NHL. He previously worked on NBC Sports coverage of the NHL as well as Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and '' NBC Sunday N ...
serves as the host while Mike Milbury and Pierre McGuire returned as a analysts for the intermission reports.


Inside the Glass Reporters Used After NBC & Comcast Merger Beginning in 2011

Main commentators for NHL on NBC & NBCSN: # Pierre McGuire #
Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom (born January 27, 1955) is a Canadian ice hockey broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a former professional hockey defenseman. Biography Engblom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and played for the University of Wiscons ...
# Darren Pang # Joe Micheletti # Darren Eliot # Billy Jaffe


2011–2013 on NBC & NBCSN

#
Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
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Eddie Olczyk Edward Walter Olczyk Jr. (; born August 16, 1966) is a former center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ...
-'' Pierre McGuire'' # Dave Strader-
Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom (born January 27, 1955) is a Canadian ice hockey broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a former professional hockey defenseman. Biography Engblom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and played for the University of Wiscons ...
# Kenny Albert- Joe Micheletti # Gord Miller- Daryl Reaugh- Pierre McGuire # Rick Peckham- Daryl Reaugh ( 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs) #
John Forslund John Forslund is an American sports announcer who is the television play-by-play announcer of the Seattle Kraken. He had previously filled the same role for the Carolina Hurricanes and was with the team since 1991 (when the team was the Hartford W ...
- Brian Hayward ( 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs) or Daryl Reaugh (
2013 Stanley Cup playoffs The 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 30, 2013, following the conclusion of the 2012–13 NHL regular season. The regular season was shortened to 48 games, and the playoffs pushed to a later date, due ...
)


2014–15 on NBC & NBCSN

#
Mike Emrick Michael "Doc" Emrick (born August 1, 1946) is an American former network television play-by-play sportscaster and commentator noted mostly for his work in ice hockey. He was the lead announcer for National Hockey League national telecasts on bot ...
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Eddie Olczyk Edward Walter Olczyk Jr. (; born August 16, 1966) is a former center in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He ...
-'' Pierre McGuire'' # Dave Strader-
Brian Engblom Brian Paul Engblom (born January 27, 1955) is a Canadian ice hockey broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a former professional hockey defenseman. Biography Engblom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and played for the University of Wiscons ...
# Kenny Albert- Joe Micheletti # Gord Miller- Ray Ferraro # Chris Cuthbert-
Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican (born August 10, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey player, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two-time US Olympian. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican played with the 1992 US Olympic Team before he ...
#
John Forslund John Forslund is an American sports announcer who is the television play-by-play announcer of the Seattle Kraken. He had previously filled the same role for the Carolina Hurricanes and was with the team since 1991 (when the team was the Hartford W ...
- Anson Carter #
Randy Hahn Randy Hahn (born October 21, 1958) is a play-by-play commentator for the San Jose Sharks on NBC Sports California, and has held that position for over 30 seasons. He has over 40 years of broadcast experience, mostly in hockey. He broadcast his 2,00 ...
- Jamie Baker-''
Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican (born August 10, 1970) is an American former professional ice hockey player, a Stanley Cup champion, and a two-time US Olympian. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican played with the 1992 US Olympic Team before he ...
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Notes


See also

*'' NHL on NBC'' * List of American Stanley Cup Finals television announcers {{DEFAULTSORT:Nhl On Nbc Commentators NBC NHL on NBC NBCSN NBC commentators