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== Broadcast teams ==
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==Broadcast teams==
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ESPN did not have fixed broadcast teams during the 1985-86 season. [[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]], [[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]], [[Jim Hughson]], [[Dan Kelly]], [[Mike Lange]], [[Jiggs McDonald]], [[Jim Kelly (sportscaster)|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.<ref>{{cite news|first=Sean|last=McAdam|title=TV/Radio Sports ESPN picks a hockey team|page=D5|newspaper=Providence Journal|date=September 16, 1986}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Dave|last=Fink|page=17|title=Vitale to Add Color to ABC College Basketball|newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date=September 12, 1986}}</ref>
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ESPN did not have fixed broadcast teams during the 1985-86 season. [[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]], [[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]], [[Jim Hughson]], [[Dan Kelly (sportscaster)|Dan Kelly]], [[Mike Lange]], [[Jiggs McDonald]], [[Jim Kelly (sportscaster)|Jim Kelly]], and [[Mike Patrick]] handled the play-by-play and [[Mickey Redmond]], [[Bill Clement]], [[John Davidson (ice hockey)|John Davidson]], [[Phil Esposito]], and [[Brad Park]] provided color commentary.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1985-10-05-8502130393-story.html | title= ESPN BREAKS THE ICE FOR SPORTS FANS WITH CAPS-RANGERS GAME THURSDAY | work= [[Sun-Sentinel]] | date= October 10, 1985 | accessdate= February 9, 2016}}</ref>
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{| class="wikitable"
  
{| class="wikitable"
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!Season
  
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!Broadcasters
  
 
|-
  
|-
  ⚫
! Season
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|1986–87
  
  ⚫
! Broadcasters
  ⚫
|-
  ⚫
| 1986–87
 
|
  
|
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# [[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (regular season)/[[Mike Emrick]] (playoffs)-[[Bill Clement]]<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1986-09-13-8602240337-story.html | title= BUT IT'S JUST RIGHT FOR MOUNTAIN TIME | work= [[Sun-Sentinel]] | date= September 13, 1986 | accessdate= February 9, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-04-24-sp-499-story.html/| title= Gary Player Gives His Views on Apartheid | work= [[Los Angeles Times]] | date= April 24, 1987 | accessdate= April 17, 2020}}</ref>
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# '''[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]''' (regular season)/'''[[Mike Emrick]]''' (playoffs)-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
  
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# [[Sam Rosen]] or [[Rick Peckham]]-[[John Davidson]]<ref>{{cite news|first=Rachel|last=Shuster|title=CBS ready if NBA games get boring |newspaper=USA Today|date=April 24, 1987}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Rachel|last=Shuster|title= ESPN RATINGS |newspaper=USA Today|date=April 22, 1987}}</ref>
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# [[Sam Rosen]] or [[Rick Peckham]]-[[John Davidson]]
  
 
# [[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]-[[Mike Liut]]
  
# [[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]-[[Mike Liut]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1987–88
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| 1987–88
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Mike Emrick]]''' or '''[[Bruce Buchanan]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Mike Emrick]]-[[Bill Clement]]
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# [[Sam Rosen]]-[[Phil Esposito]]<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1988/04/22/espn-home-team-sports-cool-on-ice/f34eebf5-d1ee-4d8e-88b2-cbf907d10acb/ | title= ESPN, HOME TEAM SPORTS COOL ON ICE | work= [[Washington Post]] | date= April 22, 1988 | accessdate= April 17, 2020}}</ref>
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# [[Sam Rosen]]-[[Phil Esposito]]
  
 
|-
  
|-
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|1992–93
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| 1992–93
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Jim Schoenfeld]]''' (regular season)/'''[[Bill Clement]]''' (playoffs)
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]] and [[Bill Clement]] (regular season)/[[Jim Schoenfeld]] and [[Bill Clement]] (playoffs)
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# [[Tom Mees]]-[[John Davidson (ice hockey)|John Davidson]], [[Jim Schoenfeld]], [[Brian Engblom]], or [[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Tom Mees]]-[[John Davidson]], [[Brian Engblom]], or [[Darren Pang]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1993–94
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| 1993–94
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
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# [[Tom Mees]]-[[John Davidson (ice hockey)|John Davidson]], [[Jim Schoenfeld]], [[Brian Engblom]], or [[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Tom Mees]]-[[John Davidson]], [[Brian Engblom]], or [[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Sean McDonough]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Sean McDonough]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
 
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
  
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1994–95
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| 1994–95
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Tom Mees]]-[[Darren Pang]]
  
# [[Tom Mees]]-[[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Mike Goldberg]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Barry Melrose]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Bobby Taylor]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1995–96
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| 1995–96
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Tom Mees]]-[[Darren Pang]]
  
# [[Tom Mees]]-[[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Mike Goldberg]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Barry Melrose]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Daryl Reaugh]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1996–97
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| 1996–97
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Darren Pang]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Barry Melrose]]
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Bobby Taylor]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1997–98
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| 1997–98
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Darren Pang]] (regular season); [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]] (playoffs)
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Darren Pang]] (regular season); [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]] (playoffs)
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Brian Engblom]] (regular season); [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]] (playoffs)
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Brian Engblom]] (regular season); [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]] (playoffs)
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Brian Hayward]]
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Brian Hayward]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1998–99
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| 1998–99
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
  
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]/[[Ed Olczyk]]
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Eddie Olczyk]]
 
# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Rick Bowness]]
  
# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Rick Bowness]]
 
|-
  
|-
−
|1999–2000
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| 1999–2000
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
  
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
 
# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
  
# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]/[[Ed Olczyk]]
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Neil Smith (ice hockey)|Neil Smith]] or [[Tony Twist]]
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# [[JP Dellacamera]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
  
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# [[Sean McDonough]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|2000–01
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| 2000–01
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
 
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
  
# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
 
# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
  
# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Neil Smith]] or [[Tony Twist]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Neil Smith (ice hockey)|Neil Smith]] or [[Tony Twist]]
 
|-
  
|-
−
|2001–02
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| 2001–02
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''-'''[[John Davidson]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Barry Melrose]]-[[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
 
# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
  
# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Jim Schoenfeld]]
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Joe Micheletti]]
−
# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Neil Smith]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Neil Smith (ice hockey)|Neil Smith]]
 
|-
  
|-
−
|2002–03
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| 2002–03
 
|
  
|
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# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''-'''[[John Davidson]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]] and [[John Davidson]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Barry Melrose]]-[[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Barry Melrose]] and [[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Neil Smith]]
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# [[Jack Edwards (sportscaster)|Jack Edwards]]-[[Neil Smith (ice hockey)|Neil Smith]]
−
# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Denis Potvin]]
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# [[Dave Ryan]]-[[Denis Potvin]]
  +
# [[John Forslund]]-[[Eddie Olczyk]]
 
|-
  
|-
−
|2003–04
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| 2003–04
 
|
  
|
−
# '''[[Gary Thorne]]'''-'''[[Bill Clement]]'''-'''[[John Davidson]]'''
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# [[Gary Thorne]]-[[Bill Clement]] and [[John Davidson]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Barry Melrose]]-[[Darren Pang]]
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# [[Steve Levy]]-[[Barry Melrose]] and [[Darren Pang]]
 
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
  
# [[Dave Strader]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[JP Dellacamera]]-[[Neil Smith]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Neil Smith]]
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# [[Joe Beninati]]-[[Dwayne Roloson]]
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# [[Sean McDonough]]-[[Brian Engblom]]
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# [[Dave Ryan (sportscaster)|Dave Ryan]]-[[Denis Potvin]]
  
 
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|}
   
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|'''Teams'''
  
|'''Teams'''
 
|'''Games'''
  
|'''Games'''
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|'''Play-by-play'''
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|'''[[Play-by-play]]'''
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|'''Color commentator(s)'''
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|'''[[Color commentator]](s)'''
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|'''Ice level reporter(s)'''
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|'''[[Sideline reporter|Ice level reporter]](s)'''
 
|-
  
|-
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| rowspan="9" |1986
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| rowspan="9" |[[1986 Stanley Cup playoffs|1986]]
 
| rowspan="4" |Divisional semifinals
  
| rowspan="4" |Divisional semifinals
 
|[[Flyers–Rangers rivalry|Philadelphia-New York Rangers]]
  
|[[Flyers–Rangers rivalry|Philadelphia-New York Rangers]]
 
|Games 4–5
  
|Games 4–5
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|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Game 4)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Game 5)
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|[[Jim Kelly (sportscaster)|Jim Kelly]] (Game 4)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Game 5)
 
|[[Mickey Redmond]]
  
|[[Mickey Redmond]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1985–86 Washington Capitals season|Washington]]-[[1985–86 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]
  
|[[1985–86 Washington Capitals season|Washington]]-[[1985–86 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]
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|[[Mike Lange]]
  
|[[Mike Lange]]
 
|[[Bill Clement]]
  
|[[Bill Clement]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
−
|[[Bruins–Canadiens rivalry|Montreal-Boston]]
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|[[Bruins–Canadiens rivalry|Montréal-Boston]]
 
|Game 3
  
|Game 3
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|[[Jim Kelly (sportscaster)|Jim Kelly]]
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|[[Mike Lange]]
  
 
|[[Bill Clement]]
  
|[[Bill Clement]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1985–86 Minnesota North Stars season|Minnesota]]-[[1985–86 St. Louis Blues season|St. Louis]]
  
|[[1985–86 Minnesota North Stars season|Minnesota]]-[[1985–86 St. Louis Blues season|St. Louis]]
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|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]
  
|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]
 
|[[Mickey Redmond]]
  
|[[Mickey Redmond]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="3" |Divisional finals
  
| rowspan="3" |Divisional finals
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|Games 1–2, 4–6
  
|Games 1–2, 4–6
 
|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Games 1, 6)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Games 2, 4)<br>[[Jiggs McDonald]] (Game 5)
  
|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Games 1, 6)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Games 2, 4)<br>[[Jiggs McDonald]] (Game 5)
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|[[Mickey Redmond]] (Game 1)<br>[[Bill Clement]] (Games 2, 4–6)
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|[[Mickey Redmond]] (Game 1)<br>[[Bill Clement]] (Game 2, 4–6)
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|-
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|
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|-
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|[[1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season|Montreal]]-[[1985–86 Hartford Whalers season|Hartford]]
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|[[1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season|Montréal]]-[[1985–86 Hartford Whalers season|Hartford]]
 
|Games 3, 7
  
|Games 3, 7
 
|[[Jiggs McDonald]] (Game 3)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Game 7)
  
|[[Jiggs McDonald]] (Game 3)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Game 7)
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|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |Conference finals
  
| rowspan="2" |Conference finals
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|[[1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season|Montreal]]-[[1985–86 New York Rangers season|New York Rangers]]
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|[[1985–86 Montreal Canadiens season|Montréal]]-[[1985–86 New York Rangers season|New York Rangers]]
 
|Games 1–5
  
|Games 1–5
 
|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Games 1, 3)<br>[[Jiggs McDonald]] (Game 2)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Games 4–5)
  
|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Games 1, 3)<br>[[Jiggs McDonald]] (Game 2)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Games 4–5)
 
|[[Mickey Redmond]]
  
|[[Mickey Redmond]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1985–86 Calgary Flames season|Calgary]]-[[1985–86 St. Louis Blues season|St. Louis]]
  
|[[1985–86 Calgary Flames season|Calgary]]-[[1985–86 St. Louis Blues season|St. Louis]]
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|[[Jim Hughson]] (Games 1, 3, 5)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Game 2)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Games 4, 6)<br>[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]] (Game 7)
  
|[[Jim Hughson]] (Games 1, 3, 5)<br>[[Mike Lange]] (Game 2)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Games 4, 6)<br>[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]] (Game 7)
 
|[[Bill Clement]]
  
|[[Bill Clement]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
−
| rowspan="10" |1987
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| rowspan="10" |[[1987 Stanley Cup playoffs|1987]]
 
| rowspan="4" |Divisional semifinals
  
| rowspan="4" |Divisional semifinals
  ⚫
|[[Bruins–Canadiens rivalry|Montréal-Boston]]
⚫
|Philadelphia-New York Rangers
  
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|Games 3–4, 6
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|Games 1–2
−
|Mike Emrick
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|[[Mike Emrick]]
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
  +
|-
  ⚫
|[[Flyers–Rangers rivalry|Philadelphia-New York Rangers]]
  ⚫
|Games 3–4, 6
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|[[Mike Emrick]] (Games 3, 6)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Game 4)
  ⚫
|[[Bill Clement]]
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|
  +
|-
  ⚫
|[[1986–87 Hartford Whalers season|Hartford]]-[[1986–87 Quebec Nordiques season|Québec]]
  ⚫
|Game 5
  ⚫
|[[Mike Emrick]]
  ⚫
|[[Bill Clement]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1986–87 Washington Capitals season|Washington]]-[[1986–87 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]
  
|[[1986–87 Washington Capitals season|Washington]]-[[1986–87 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]
 
|Game 7
  
|Game 7
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|Mike Emrick
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|[[Mike Emrick]]
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
−
|''[[Tom Mees]]''
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|[[Tom Mees]]
⚫
|-
  
⚫
|[[1986–87 Hartford Whalers season|Hartford]]-[[1986–87 Quebec Nordiques season|Quebec]]
  
⚫
|Game 5
  
⚫
|Mike Emrick
  
⚫
|Bill Clement
  
⚫
|-
  
⚫
|[[Bruins–Canadiens rivalry|Montreal-Boston]]
  
⚫
|Games 1–2
  
−
|Mike Emrick
  
⚫
|Bill Clement
  
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="4" |Divisional finals
  
| rowspan="4" |Divisional finals
  ⚫
|[[Battle of Quebec (ice hockey)|Montréal-Québec]]
  ⚫
|Game 1
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|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]
  ⚫
|[[Bill Clement]]
  +
|
  +
|-
 
|[[1986–87 Philadelphia Flyers season|Philadelphia]]-[[1986–87 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]
  
|[[1986–87 Philadelphia Flyers season|Philadelphia]]-[[1986–87 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]
 
|Games 2, 4–7
  
|Games 2, 4–7
  +
|[[Mike Emrick]] (Games 2-5, 7)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Game 6)
−
|Mike Emrick
  
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
−
|-
 +
|
⚫
|[[Battle of Quebec|Montreal-Quebec]]
  
⚫
|Game 1
  
−
|Mike Emrick
  
⚫
|Bill Clement
  
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[Maple Leafs–Red Wings rivalry|Detroit-Toronto]]
  
|[[Maple Leafs–Red Wings rivalry|Detroit-Toronto]]
 
|Games 5–7
  
|Games 5–7
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|[[Sam Rosen]] (Game 5)<br>[[Tom Mees]] (Games 6–7)
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|[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]] (Game 5)<br>[[Tom Mees]] (Games 6–7)
−
|[[John Davidson]] (Game 5)<br>[[Bill Clement]] (Games 6–7)
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|[[John Davidson (ice hockey)|John Davidson]] (Game 5)<br>[[Bill Clement]] (Games 6–7)
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1986–87 Edmonton Oilers season|Edmonton]]-[[1986–87 Winnipeg Jets season|Winnipeg]]
  
|[[1986–87 Edmonton Oilers season|Edmonton]]-[[1986–87 Winnipeg Jets season|Winnipeg]]
 
|Games 2–4
  
|Games 2–4
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|Rick Peckham (Game 2)<br>Sam Rosen (in Winnipeg)
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|[[Rick Peckham]] (Game 2)<br>[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]] (Game 3)<br>[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]] (Game 4)
−
|John Davidson
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|[[John Davidson (ice hockey)|John Davidson]]
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |Conference finals
  
| rowspan="2" |Conference finals
−
|[[1986–87 Philadelphia Flyers season|Philadelphia]]-[[1986–87 Montreal Canadiens season|Montreal]]
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|[[1986–87 Philadelphia Flyers season|Philadelphia]]-[[1986–87 Montreal Canadiens season|Montreal]]
 
|Games 1–6
  
|Games 1–6
−
|Mike Emrick
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|[[Mike Emrick]]
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1986–87 Edmonton Oilers season|Edmonton]]-[[1986–87 Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit]]
  
|[[1986–87 Edmonton Oilers season|Edmonton]]-[[1986–87 Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit]]
 
|Games 1–5
  
|Games 1–5
−
|Ken Wilson
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|[[Ken Wilson (sportscaster)|Ken Wilson]]
−
|Mike Liut
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|[[Mike Liut]]
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
−
| rowspan="9" |1988
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| rowspan="9" |[[1988 Stanley Cup playoffs|1988]]
 
| rowspan="2" |Divisional semifinals
  
| rowspan="2" |Divisional semifinals
 
|[[1987–88 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]-[[1987–88 New Jersey Devils season|New Jersey]]
  
|[[1987–88 New York Islanders season|New York Islanders]]-[[1987–88 New Jersey Devils season|New Jersey]]
 
|Games 1, 3–4, 6
  
|Games 1, 3–4, 6
−
|Mike Emrick
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|[[Mike Emrick]]
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[Capitals–Flyers rivalry|Washington-Philadelphia]]
  
|[[Capitals–Flyers rivalry|Washington-Philadelphia]]
 
|Games 2, 5, 7
  
|Games 2, 5, 7
−
|Mike Emrick
 +
|[[Mike Emrick]]
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="4" |Divisional finals
  
| rowspan="4" |Divisional finals
 
|[[1987–88 Washington Capitals season|Washington]]-[[1987–88 New Jersey Devils season|New Jersey]]
  
|[[1987–88 Washington Capitals season|Washington]]-[[1987–88 New Jersey Devils season|New Jersey]]
 
|Games 1, 3, 6–7
  
|Games 1, 3, 6–7
  +
|[[Mike Emrick]] (Games 1, 7)<br>[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]] (Games 3, 6)
−
|Sam Rosen
  
−
|Phil Esposito
 +
|[[Bill Clement]] (Games 1, 7)<br>[[Phil Esposito]] (Games 3, 6)
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
−
|[[Bruins–Canadiens rivalry|Montreal-Boston]]
 +
|[[Bruins–Canadiens rivalry|Montréal-Boston]]
 
|Games 2, 4–5
  
|Games 2, 4–5
−
|Sam Rosen
 +
|[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]]
−
|Phil Esposito
 +
|[[Phil Esposito]]
−
|-
 +
|
  +
|-
 
|[[1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit]]-[[1987–88 St. Louis Blues season|St. Louis]]
  
|[[1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit]]-[[1987–88 St. Louis Blues season|St. Louis]]
 
|Games 2, 5
  
|Games 2, 5
−
|Mike Emrick
 +
|[[Mike Emrick]]
−
|Bill Clement
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|[[Bill Clement]]
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|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[Battle of Alberta|Calgary-Edmonton]]
  
|[[Battle of Alberta|Calgary-Edmonton]]
 
|Games 1, 3–4
  
|Games 1, 3–4
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|Bruce Buchanan (Game 1)<br>Mike Emrick (Games 3–4)
 +
|[[Bruce Buchanan]] (Game 1)<br>[[Mike Emrick]] (Games 3–4)
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|Bill Clement
 +
|[[Bill Clement]]
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="2" |Conference finals
  
| rowspan="2" |Conference finals
 
|[[1987–88 Boston Bruins season|Boston]]-[[1987–88 New Jersey Devils season|New Jersey]]
  
|[[1987–88 Boston Bruins season|Boston]]-[[1987–88 New Jersey Devils season|New Jersey]]
 
|Games 1–7
  
|Games 1–7
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|[[Mike Emrick]]
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|Sam Rosen
  
  ⚫
|[[Bill Clement]]
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|Phil Esposito
  
  +
|
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season|Edmonton]]-[[1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit]]
  
|[[1987–88 Edmonton Oilers season|Edmonton]]-[[1987–88 Detroit Red Wings season|Detroit]]
 
|Games 1–5
  
|Games 1–5
  +
|[[Sam Rosen (sportscaster)|Sam Rosen]]
−
|Mike Emrick
  
  ⚫
|[[Phil Esposito]]
⚫
|Bill Clement
  
  +
|
 
|}
  
|}
   
−
== Studio personalities ==
 +
==Studio personalities==
 
*[[Chris Berman]]: Studio host (2002–04)
  
*[[Chris Berman]]: Studio host (2002–04)
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*[[Scotty Bowman]]: Studio analyst, only if [[Detroit Red Wings]] do not qualify or eliminated from playoff contention
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*[[Scotty Bowman]]: Studio analyst if [[Detroit Red Wings]] missed or eliminated from [[Stanley Cup playoffs]]
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*[[John Buccigross]]: Studio host (1998–2004)
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*[[John Buccigross]]: Host (1998–2004)
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*[[Bill Clement]]: Studio analyst (1992–93 regular season)
 
*[[Brian Engblom]]: Studio analyst (1992–2004)
  
*[[Brian Engblom]]: Studio analyst (1992–2004)
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*[[Ray Ferraro]]: Studio analyst (2002–04)
 +
*[[Ray Ferraro]]: Studio analyst (2002–2004)
 
*[[E.J. Hradek]]: Insider
  
*[[E.J. Hradek]]: Insider
 
*[[Steve Levy]]: Studio host (1993–2004)
  
*[[Steve Levy]]: Studio host (1993–2004)
 
*[[Tom Mees]]: Studio host (1985–88, 1992–93)
  
*[[Tom Mees]]: Studio host (1985–88, 1992–93)
−
*[[Barry Melrose]]: Lead studio analyst (1996–2004)
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*[[Barry Melrose]]: Studio analyst (1996–2004)
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*[[Al Morganti]]: Studio analyst (1993–2004)
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*[[Al Morganti]]: Studio analyst (1992–2004)
 
*[[Eddie Olczyk]]: Studio analyst (2002–2004)
  
*[[Eddie Olczyk]]: Studio analyst (2002–2004)
 
*[[Darren Pang]]: Studio analyst (1992–2004)
  
*[[Darren Pang]]: Studio analyst (1992–2004)
 
*[[Bill Patrick (sports anchor)|Bill Patrick]]: Studio host
  
*[[Bill Patrick (sports anchor)|Bill Patrick]]: Studio host
 
*[[Bill Pidto]]: Studio host (1995–1998)
  
*[[Bill Pidto]]: Studio host (1995–1998)
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* [[John Saunders (journalist)|John Saunders]]: Studio host (1992–2004)
 +
*[[John Saunders (journalist)|John Saunders]]: Studio host (1992–2004)
  +
*[[Jim Schoenfeld]]: Studio analyst (1993 playoffs)
  +
 
==Reporters==
  
==Reporters==
 
*[[Erin Andrews]] (2004)
  
*[[Erin Andrews]] (2004)
−
*[[Brenda Brenon]] (1994)<ref>{{cite news|last=Pergament|first=Alan|title=Brenon Knows Her Hockey ABC's|newspaper=The Buffalo News|date=April 17, 1994}}</ref>
 +
*[[Brenda Brenon]] (1994)<ref>{{cite news|last=Pergament|first=Alan|title=Brenon Knows Her Hockey ABC's|accessdate=June 19, 2013|newspaper=The Buffalo News|date=April 17, 1994}}</ref>
−
*Brian Engblom (1992–2002)
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*[[Brian Engblom]] (1992–2004)
 
*[[Jim Kelly (sportscaster)|Jim Kelly]] (1985–86)
  
*[[Jim Kelly (sportscaster)|Jim Kelly]] (1985–86)
 
*[[Matt Lauer]] (1987–88)<ref>{{cite news|first=Rachel|last=Shuster|title=Esposito on the spot, and ESPN on the ball |page=3C|newspaper=USA Today|date=May 10, 1988}}</ref>
  
*[[Matt Lauer]] (1987–88)<ref>{{cite news|first=Rachel|last=Shuster|title=Esposito on the spot, and ESPN on the ball |page=3C|newspaper=USA Today|date=May 10, 1988}}</ref>
 
*[[Steve Levy]] (1992–2004)
  
*[[Steve Levy]] (1992–2004)
−
*Tom Mees (1986–87, 1992–93)
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*[[Tom Mees]] (1986–87, 1992–93)
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*Al Morganti (1992–2002)
 +
*[[Al Morganti]] (1992–2002)
 
*[[Sam Ryan]] (2002–2004)
  
*[[Sam Ryan]] (2002–2004)
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*Darren Pang (1995–2004)
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*[[Darren Pang]] (1995–2004)

Revision as of 19:01, 30 April 2020

Broadcast teams

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 or Rick Peckham-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 and Bill Clement (regular season)/Jim Schoenfeld and 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 (regular season); Steve Levy-Darren Pang (playoffs)
  3. Dave Ryan-Brian Engblom (regular season); Dave Strader-Brian Engblom (playoffs)
  4. Dave Ryan-Brian Hayward
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. Jack Edwards-Neil Smith
  5. Dave Ryan-Denis Potvin
  6. John Forslund-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

Stanley Cup playoffs

Year Round Teams Games Play-by-play Color commentator(s) Ice level reporter(s)
1986 Divisional semifinals Philadelphia-New York Rangers Games 4–5 Jim Kelly (Game 4)
Mike Lange (Game 5) 		Mickey Redmond
Washington-New York Islanders Game 1 Mike Lange Bill Clement
Montréal-Boston Game 3 Jim Kelly Bill Clement
Minnesota-St. Louis Game 2 Ken Wilson Mickey Redmond
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 Jiggs McDonald (Game 3)
Ken Wilson (Game 7) 		Bill Clement
Edmonton-Calgary Games 2, 4–7 Mike Lange (Games 2, 7)
Jim Hughson (Games 4–6) 		Mickey Redmond Jim Kelly
Conference finals Montréal-New York Rangers Games 1–5 Ken Wilson (Games 1, 3)
Jiggs McDonald (Game 2)
Mike Lange (Games 4–5) 		Mickey Redmond
Calgary-St. Louis Games 1–7 Jim Hughson (Games 1, 3, 5)
Mike Lange (Game 2)
Ken Wilson (Games 4, 6)
Sam Rosen (Game 7) 		Bill Clement
1987 Divisional semifinals Montréal-Boston Games 1–2 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Philadelphia-New York Rangers Games 3–4, 6 Mike Emrick (Games 3, 6)
Ken Wilson (Game 4) 		Bill Clement
Hartford-Québec Game 5 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Washington-New York Islanders Game 7 Mike Emrick Bill Clement Tom Mees
Divisional finals Montréal-Québec Game 1 Ken Wilson Bill Clement
Philadelphia-New York Islanders Games 2, 4–7 Mike Emrick (Games 2-5, 7)
Ken Wilson (Game 6) 		Bill Clement
Detroit-Toronto Games 5–7 Sam Rosen (Game 5)
Tom Mees (Games 6–7) 		John Davidson (Game 5)
Bill Clement (Games 6–7)
Edmonton-Winnipeg Games 2–4 Rick Peckham (Game 2)
Ken Wilson (Game 3)
Sam Rosen (Game 4) 		John Davidson
Conference finals Philadelphia-Montreal Games 1–6 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Edmonton-Detroit Games 1–5 Ken Wilson Mike Liut
1988 Divisional semifinals New York Islanders-New Jersey Games 1, 3–4, 6 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Washington-Philadelphia Games 2, 5, 7 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Divisional finals Washington-New Jersey Games 1, 3, 6–7 Mike Emrick (Games 1, 7)
Sam Rosen (Games 3, 6) 		Bill Clement (Games 1, 7)
Phil Esposito (Games 3, 6)
Montréal-Boston Games 2, 4–5 Sam Rosen Phil Esposito
Detroit-St. Louis Games 2, 5 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Calgary-Edmonton Games 1, 3–4 Bruce Buchanan (Game 1)
Mike Emrick (Games 3–4) 		Bill Clement
Conference finals Boston-New Jersey Games 1–7 Mike Emrick Bill Clement
Edmonton-Detroit Games 1–5 Sam Rosen Phil Esposito

Studio personalities

Reporters

  1. ↑ ESPN BREAKS THE ICE FOR SPORTS FANS WITH CAPS-RANGERS GAME THURSDAY. 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. 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. Washington Post (April 22, 1988). Retrieved on April 17, 2020.
  7. ↑ Pergament, Alan. "Brenon Knows Her Hockey ABC's", April 17, 1994. Retrieved on June 19, 2013. 
  8. ↑ Shuster, Rachel. "Esposito on the spot, and ESPN on the ball", May 10, 1988, p. 3C. 
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