Sports USA has announced Hockey Hall of Fame announcer Pat Foley will join the network to serve as the play-by-play announcer for the 2023 Winter Classic.
The New Year’s Day game features the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park at 1:30 PM ET.
“The opportunity to join Sports USA and debut at a marquee event in a spectacular setting is very exciting,” Foley said. “I’m looking forward to sitting next to Nick Olczyk, who is a terrific analyst. I cut my teeth in radio and keeping up with the fastest game in the world is always a challenge, but one that I’m very much looking forward to.”
Foley worked as the voice of the Chicago Blackhawks for 39 years — primarily on television — before retiring earlier this year. He’ll work the game with the aforementioned Olczyk, who currently works as an analyst for the Seattle Kraken. Billy Jaffe will serve as the network’s rinkside reporter.
“I’ve always loved Pat’s work with the Blackhawks. When he retired after last season, I, like so many of his fans, felt a profound sense of sadness,” said Sports USA founder Larry Kahn. He is unquestionably a legend in the broadcast industry, and having him come out of retirement for an event like the Winter Classic is a great way to start off the new year for Sports USA and all hockey fans.”
