Greg Hill: Criticizing USA Men’s Hockey Team for Attending State of the Union Address Is “Unamerican”
"To sit there and criticize a bunch of guys who did something great for this country over and over again, for accepting a visit to the White House or for showing up at the State of the Union, is absolutely un-American."
Pablo Torre Recognized As Podcaster Of The Year At Annual Ambies Awards
"In addition to the individual accolade, Pablo Torre Finds Out secured the Ambie for Best Sports Podcast, prevailing over a competitive field that reflected the depth of the category."
Gary Bettman Hopes Olympics Success Can Loosen Strings for Better NHL Growth
"When we go to the Olympics, there are limitations on what we can do. And as good as it is for hockey, it isn’t good if the NHL disappears for two and a half weeks."
NBC Sports USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Winning Broadcast Averages 20.7 Million Viewers
"The window between 10:45 and 11 a.m. ET averaged 26.0 million viewers as play-by-play voice Kenny Albert delivered the decisive call that secured the United States’ first Olympic men’s hockey gold medal since 1980."
Steak Shapiro: Mike Tirico on the “Pantheon” of Greatest Broadcasters Ever
"It's like the Beatles writing a perfect song. Off the cuff. No question. That is extemporaneous."