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Broadcast teams[edit | edit source]

ESPN did not have fixed broadcast teams during the 1985-86 season. Sam Rosen, Ken Wilson, Jim Hughson, Dan Kelly, Mike Lange, Jiggs McDonald, Jim Kelly, and Mike Patrick handled the play-by-play, and Mickey Redmond, Bill Clement, John Davidson, Phil Esposito, and Brad Park provided color commentary.[1]

Season Broadcasters
1986–87
  1. Ken Wilson (regular season)/Mike Emrick (playoffs)-Bill Clement[2][3]
  2. Sam Rosen, Rick Peckham, or Tom Mees-John Davidson[4][5]
  3. Ken Wilson-Mike Liut
1987–88
  1. Mike Emrick-Bill Clement
  2. Sam Rosen-Phil Esposito[6]
1992–93
  1. Gary Thorne-Jim Schoenfeld (regular season)/Bill Clement (playoffs)
  2. Tom Mees-John Davidson, Brian Engblom, or Darren Pang
1993–94
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Tom Mees-John Davidson, Brian Engblom, or Darren Pang
  3. Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom
  4. Steve Levy-Joe Micheletti
1994–95
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Tom Mees-Darren Pang
  3. Mike Goldberg-Brian Engblom
  4. Steve Levy-Bobby Taylor
1995–96
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Tom Mees-Darren Pang
  3. Mike Goldberg-Brian Engblom
  4. Steve Levy-Daryl Reaugh
1996–97
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Dave Strader-Darren Pang
  3. Steve Levy-Brian Engblom
  4. Dave Ryan-Bobby Taylor
1997–98
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Dave Strader-Darren Pang
  3. Dave Ryan or Steve Levy-Brian Engblom
1998–99
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Steve Levy-Darren Pang
  3. Dave Strader-Brian Engblom
  4. Dave Ryan-Eddie Olczyk
  5. Joe Beninati-Rick Bowness
1999–2000
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Steve Levy-Darren Pang
  3. Dave Strader-Brian Engblom
  4. Jack Edwards-Jim Schoenfeld
  5. Dave Ryan-Joe Micheletti
  6. Joe Beninati-Neil Smith or Tony Twist
  7. Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom
2000–01
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Steve Levy-Darren Pang
  3. Dave Strader-Brian Engblom
  4. Jack Edwards-Jim Schoenfeld
  5. Dave Ryan-Joe Micheletti
  6. Joe Beninati-Neil Smith or Tony Twist
2001–02
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement
  2. Steve Levy-Darren Pang
  3. Dave Strader-Brian Engblom
  4. Jack Edwards-Jim Schoenfeld
  5. Dave Ryan-Joe Micheletti
  6. Joe Beninati-Neil Smith
2002–03
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement and John Davidson
  2. Steve Levy-Barry Melrose and Darren Pang
  3. Dave Strader-Brian Engblom
  4. Joe Beninati-Neil Smith
  5. Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom, Ray Ferraro, or Eddie Olczyk
2003–04
  1. Gary Thorne-Bill Clement and John Davidson
  2. Steve Levy-Barry Melrose and Darren Pang
  3. Dave Strader-Brian Engblom
  4. Joe Beninati-Neil Smith
  5. Sean McDonough-Brian Engblom, Ray Ferraro, or Eddie Olczyk

Stanley Cup playoffs[edit | edit source]

Year Round Teams Games Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Ice level reporter(s)
1986 Divisional semifinals Philadelphia-New York Rangers Games 4–5 Ken Wilson (Game 4)
Mike Lange (Game 5) 		Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
Washington-New York Islanders Game 1[7] Mike Lange Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
Montréal-Boston Game 3 Jim Kelly Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
Minnesota-St. Louis Game 2 Ken Wilson Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
Divisional finals Washington-New York Rangers Games 1–2, 4–6 Ken Wilson (Games 1, 6)
Mike Lange (Games 2, 4)
Jiggs McDonald (Game 5) 		Mickey Redmond (Game 1)
Bill Clement (Game 2, 4–6)
Montréal-Hartford Games 3, 7[8] Jiggs McDonald (Game 3)
Ken Wilson (Game 7) 		Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
Edmonton-Calgary Games 2, 4–7[9][10] Mike Lange (Games 2, 7)
Jim Hughson[11] (Games 4–6) 		Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement Jim Kelly[12]
Conference finals Montréal-New York Rangers Games 1–5[13] Ken Wilson (Games 1, 3)
Jiggs McDonald (Game 2)
Mike Lange (Games 4–5) 		Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
Calgary-St. Louis Games 1–7[14][15] Jim Hughson (Games 1, 3, 5)
Mike Lange (Game 2)
Ken Wilson (Games 4, 6)
Sam Rosen (Game 7) 		Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement
1987 Divisional semifinals Hartford-Québec Game 5 Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Montréal-Boston Games 1–2[16][17] Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Philadelphia-New York Rangers Games 3–4, 6 Mike Emrick (Games 3, 6)
Ken Wilson (Game 4) and Mike Emrick 		Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Washington-New York Islanders Game 7[18] Mike Emrick Bill Clement Tom Mees
Divisional finals Montréal-Québec Game 1 Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Philadelphia-New York Islanders Games 2, 4–7[19][20][21] Mike Emrick (Games 2-5, 7)
Ken Wilson (Game 6) and Mike Emrick 		Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Detroit-Toronto Games 5–7 Tom Mees Phil Esposito and John Davidson (Games 5–6)
Mickey Redmond and Bill Clement (Game 7)
Edmonton-Winnipeg Games 2–4[22][23] Rick Peckham (Game 2)
Sam Rosen (in Winnipeg) 		John Davidson
Conference finals Philadelphia-Montréal Games 1–6 Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Edmonton-Detroit Games 1–5[24] Ken Wilson Joe Micheletti, Bruce Affleck, and Mike Liut
1988 Divisional semifinals New York Islanders-New Jersey Games 1, 3–4, 6[25][26] Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Washington-Philadelphia Games 2, 4–5, 7[27] Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Divisional finals Washington-New Jersey Games 1, 3, 6–7 Sam Rosen Mickey Redmond, John Davidson, and Phil Esposito
Montréal-Boston Games 2, 4–5[28][29] Sam Rosen Mickey Redmond, John Davidson, and Phil Esposito
Detroit-St. Louis Games 2, 5[30][31][32][33][34] Ken Wilson and Mike Emrick Joe Micheletti, Mike Liut, and Bill Clement
Calgary-Edmonton Games 1, 3–4[35][36] Bruce Buchanan (Game 1)
Mike Emrick (in Edmonton) 		Bill Clement
Conference finals Boston-New Jersey Games 1–7[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44] Sam Rosen and Mike Emrick Mickey Redmond, John Davidson, Phil Esposito, Mickey Redmond, and Bill Clement Matt Lauer
Edmonton-Detroit Games 1–5[45][46][47][48][49][50][51] Sam Rosen and Mike Emrick Mickey Redmond, John Davidson, Phil Esposito, Mickey Redmond, and Bill Clement

Studio personalities[edit | edit source]

Reporters[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ ESPN BREAKS THE ICE FOR SPORTS FANS WITH CAPS-RANGERS GAME THURSDAY. Jim Sarni (Sun-Sentinel) (October 10, 1985). Retrieved on February 9, 2016.
  2. ↑ BUT IT'S JUST RIGHT FOR MOUNTAIN TIME. Sun-Sentinel (September 13, 1986). Retrieved on February 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ Gary Player Gives His Views on Apartheid. Larry Stewart (Los Angeles Times) (April 24, 1987). Retrieved on April 17, 2020.
  4. ↑ Shuster, Rachel. "CBS ready if NBA games get boring", April 24, 1987. 
  5. ↑ Shuster, Rachel. "ESPN RATINGS", April 22, 1987. 
  6. ↑ ESPN, HOME TEAM SPORTS COOL ON ICE. Norman Chad (Washington Post) (April 22, 1988). Retrieved on April 17, 2020.
  7. ↑ 1986 First Round - New York Islanders vs. Washington, Game 1 at YouTube
  8. ↑ 1986 Adams Division Final Montreal Canadiens vs Hartford Whalers Game 7 at YouTube
  9. ↑ NHL 20.04.1986 G2 Calgary Flames - Edmonton Oilers at YouTube
  10. ↑ 1986 NHL SCP DF G 4 Edmonton @ Calgary 4 24 1986 at YouTube
  11. ↑ Baskin, Jake. "Hockey Night in Canada’s Jim Hughson will be given coveted Foster Hewitt Award today by Hall of Fame", Sports Business Journal, November 18, 2019. 
  12. ↑ ESPN THE PERFECT MEDICINE FOR FANS WHO CRAVE THEIR HOCKEY. Jim Sarni (Sun-Sentinel) (May 10, 1986). Retrieved on February 9, 2016.
  13. ↑ Canadiens V Rangers 1986 playoffs game 3 overtime at YouTube
  14. ↑ The Monday Night Miracle (1986) BLUES 6-5 FLAMES at YouTube
  15. ↑ Smapdi's Hockey Videos NHL.Classic.11.28.2006.Blues.v.Flames.SemiFinals.G7.1986.EN at YouTube
  16. ↑ *Bruins - Canadiens brawl 4/8/87 playoffs at YouTube
  17. ↑ Mats Naslund overtime goal vs. Boston, Game 2 of the 1987 Adams Division Semi-Final at YouTube
  18. ↑ 1987 Easter Epic Islanders at Capitals NHL on ESPN feed highlights at YouTube
  19. ↑ Game 2 1987 Patrick Division Final Islanders at Flyers Makela Wins It NHL on ESPN feed at YouTube
  20. ↑ NHL on ESPN Game 5 1987 Patrick Division Final Islanders at Flyers at YouTube
  21. ↑ Game 6 1987 Patrick Division Final Flyers at Islanders NHL on ESPN feed highlights at YouTube
  22. ↑ 1987 Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Game#2 Second Round at YouTube
  23. ↑ 1987 Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers Game#3 Second Round at YouTube
  24. ↑ NHL Clarence Campbell Conference Finals 1987 - Game 1 - Detroit Red Wings @ Edmonton Oilers at YouTube
  25. ↑ NHL on ESPN Game 1 1988 Patrick Division Semifinal Devils at Islanders (ESPN Classic) at YouTube
  26. ↑ NHL on ESPN Game 4 1988 Patrick Division Semifinal Islanders at Devils at YouTube
  27. ↑ 1988 NHL Playoffs Flyers at Capitals Game 7 (Full Game) at YouTube
  28. ↑ NHL 24.04.1988 G4 Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins at YouTube
  29. ↑ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWeXEz69LZI NHL 26.04.1988 G5 Boston Bruins - Montreal Canadiens] at YouTube
  30. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Detroit vs. St. Louis & Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 2, PART 1 at YouTube
  31. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Detroit vs. St. Louis & Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 2, PART 2 at YouTube
  32. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Detroit vs. St. Louis & Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 2, PART 3 at YouTube
  33. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Detroit vs. St. Louis & Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 2, PART 4 at YouTube
  34. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Detroit vs. St. Louis & Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 2, PART 5 at YouTube
  35. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 4, PART 1 at YouTube
  36. ↑ 1988 Second Round - Edmonton vs. Calgary, Game 4, PART 2 at YouTube
  37. ↑ Devils vs. Bruins 1988 Wales Conference Final Game 2 (1st Period) at YouTube
  38. ↑ Devils vs. Bruins 1988 Wales Conference Final Game 2 (2nd Period) at YouTube
  39. ↑ Devils vs. Bruins 1988 Wales Conference Final Game 2 (3rd Period) at YouTube
  40. ↑ Devils vs. Bruins 1988 Wales Conference Final Game 2 (OT) at YouTube
  41. ↑ 1988 Third Round - New Jersey vs. Boston, Game 4, PART 1 at YouTube
  42. ↑ 1988 Third Round - New Jersey vs. Boston, Game 4, PART 2 at YouTube
  43. ↑ 1988 Third Round - New Jersey vs. Boston, Game 4, PART 3 at YouTube
  44. ↑ 1988 Third Round - New Jersey vs. Boston, Game 4, PART 4 at YouTube
  45. ↑ Red Wings vs. Oilers 1988 Campbell Conference Final Game 1 (1st Period) at YouTube
  46. ↑ Red Wings vs. Oilers 1988 Campbell Conference Final Game 1 (2nd Period) at YouTube
  47. ↑ Red Wings vs. Oilers 1988 Campbell Conference Final Game 1 (3rd Period) at YouTube
  48. ↑ Oilers vs, Red Wings 1988 Campbell Conference Final Game 3 (1st Period) at YouTube
  49. ↑ Oilers vs, Red Wings 1988 Campbell Conference Final Game 3 (2nd Period) at YouTube
  50. ↑ Oilers vs, Red Wings 1988 Campbell Conference Final Game 3 (3rd Period) at YouTube
  51. ↑ NHL Clarence Campbell Conference Finals 1988 - Game 4 - Edmonton Oilers @ Detroit Red Wings at YouTube
  52. ↑ Pergament, Alan. "Brenon Knows Her Hockey ABC's", April 17, 1994. 
  53. ↑ Shuster, Rachel. "Esposito on the spot, and ESPN on the ball", May 10, 1988, p. 3C. 
ESPN National Hockey Night
Related programs* NHL on ABC
Related articles* History of the NHL on United States television
  • ESPN National Hockey Night (video game)
  • Stanley Cup Finals television ratings
    • Commentators* NHL Entry Draft
  • All-Star Game
  • Stanley Cup Finals (American television)
    • Key figures* Joe Beninati
  • Jack Edwards
  • Mike Emrick
  • Jim Hughson
  • Dan Kelly
  • Jim Kelly
  • Mike Lange
  • Steve Levy
  • Sean McDonough
  • Jiggs McDonald
  • Tom Mees
  • Mike Patrick
  • Rick Peckham
  • Sam Rosen
  • Dave Ryan
  • Dave Strader
  • Gary Thorne
  • Ken Wilson
    • Color commentators* Bill Clement
    Studio hosts* Chris Berman
  • John Buccigross
  • Bill Patrick
  • Bill Pidto
  • John Saunders
    • Ice-level reporters* Erin Andrews
  • Brenda Brenon
  • Matt Lauer
  • Al Morganti
  • Sam Ryan
    • All-Star Game* 1986
  • 1987
  • 1988
    • Related events* NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition
    Stanley Cup Finals* 1986
    Lore* The Monday Night Miracle (1986)
  • Easter Epic (1987)
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