Sean McDonough says 4 Nations Face-Off ‘right there with anything I have called’
ESPN's Sean McDonough says the 4 Nations Face-Off was among the greatest sporting events that he has ever called.
ESPN's Sean McDonough says the 4 Nations Face-Off was among the greatest sporting events that he has ever called.
"No sport that I know of has more lucky scores than hockey."
"There needed to be some acknowledgment."
Canadian radio host Tony Marinaro posed as "Curly in Boston" in a prank call to brag about Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off win over the USA.
"He did so much to inform the great fans of the North Country."
The USA-Canada 4 Nations championship game surpassed all expectations by drawing 9.2 million viewers Thursday night on ESPN.
"They were playing harder because of the tariffs and they didn’t want to be the 51st state. That’s motivation."
"It's a great game. It's a great sport. And I hope we put on a good show these last couple days and gained some fans."
"I've played in some really big games..."
'The Canada vs. U.S. rivalry in hockey is always something special regardless of what's going on geopolitically.'
Can the 4 Nations Face-Off put up a truly gaudy number?
"This is a battle of the best of the best. And it's so fun to be a part of it."
Thursday's game between the United States and Finland drew 1.55 million viewers on ESPN.
"I love it." "It’s horrific and a crime against hockey."
Canada's overtime win was good for the most-watched hockey telecast on TNT this season.
Julie Stewart-Binks is launching Energy Line with Nate and JSB, a new NHL-produced podcast with iHeartMedia, co-hosted by former NHL player Nate Thompson.
The annual outdoor game will face less competition than in prior years.
"Great news, we've resuscitated Craig Button, he is back and he's ready to go."
No one knows what it means, but it's provocative. It gets the people going.
"I knew this is where I wanted my next step to be."
"He's a really smart hockey person and I know a lot of GMs call him for advice. He's a unique and special hockey mind."
"Life throws curveballs at everyone. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly, I could never hit a curveball."
"His enthusiasm, exuberant personality, and unwavering support for our teams will be profoundly missed."