Our friends over at WCWP Sports have discovered a man many hockey fans are already familiar with, Randy Moller, the play by play man for the Florida Panthers. If you haven't heard some of of Moller's work then let me try and sum it up, simply unique.
Moller is unique because with ever goal call he incorporates a pop culture reference into the call that has nothing to do with the game. He has used quotes from movies such as Castaway, Wedding Crashers, Forest Gump, and Jaws just to name a few. It's an interesting style to use but somehow he has managed to master. Check it out for yourself.
One thing to note as well, Moller is not a pop culture encyclopedia, as it may seem, he has some help. In conjunction with the Dan Le Batard show, which is on the same radio station as Panther games, fans and the show come up with ideas and phrases for Randy Moller to say and he then picks out the ones he likes best and uses them in games.
It's one way to draw in fans to a game broadcast, but a method that would not work in 27 of the 30 NHL Markets. Since Florida is a non traditional hockey market and flies under the radar from most of the hockey world, Moller's "unique" goal calls will continue to entertain south beach hockey fans and will go are uncriticized from the rest of the hockey world.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The Power Play 3-1-11. In case you missed it!
In cased you missed today's episode of the Power Play, don't worry. Here is what you missed.
Today Matt Saur and myself talked about the non-movement of the New York Islanders at trade deadline, the value of Zenon Konopka, and previewed the Capitals and Islanders game. As well as welcomed Kevin DeLury from the New York Rangers Blog to discuss the Rangers deadline moves, previewed their game with the Buffalo Sabres and looked ahead to the Rangers final 17 games of the season.
Note: Due to an audio error this weeks pod cast begins several minutes into the show. Sorry =(
Today Matt Saur and myself talked about the non-movement of the New York Islanders at trade deadline, the value of Zenon Konopka, and previewed the Capitals and Islanders game. As well as welcomed Kevin DeLury from the New York Rangers Blog to discuss the Rangers deadline moves, previewed their game with the Buffalo Sabres and looked ahead to the Rangers final 17 games of the season.
Note: Due to an audio error this weeks pod cast begins several minutes into the show. Sorry =(
Kevin DeLury Interview
On the Power Play, Matt and I welcomed in Kevin DeLury of the New York Rangers Blog to discuss the Rangers trade deadline move, the Brad Richards situation, previewed tonight's Ranger/Sabre game and looked ahead to What the Rangers have to do to avoid a late season collapse.
Power Play Radio Show run down: 3/1/11
The Power Play is back in it's weekly Tuesday spot for more action packed Islanders and Rangers hockey talk. We'll (Matt Saur and myself) Will be discussing the following topics:
-Islanders at the Trade deadline
-The waive of Islanders forward Rob Schremp
-Preview tonights Islanders/Capitals game.
-Rangers at the deadline.
-Special Guest: Kevin DeLury from New York Rangers Blog.
-Preview of tonights Rangers/Sabres game.
So make sure you tune in on WCWP Sports.
-Islanders at the Trade deadline
-The waive of Islanders forward Rob Schremp
-Preview tonights Islanders/Capitals game.
-Rangers at the deadline.
-Special Guest: Kevin DeLury from New York Rangers Blog.
-Preview of tonights Rangers/Sabres game.
So make sure you tune in on WCWP Sports.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Islanders and Rangers stay quiet at the NHL Trade Deadline
We'll have a lot more on the trade deadline on Tomorrows show, but we'll kick things off on her.
As expected the Islanders stayed pat at the deadline. They were apparently shopping around Veteran defensemen Radek Martinek and center Zenon Konopka. Reports out of Newsday had the asking price for both players at a 2nd round draft pick.
-It was speculated and reported through out the day that Zenon Konopka was nearly on his way to Anaheim, Islanders GM, Garth Snow, told Newsday's Katies Strang that talks never passed the preliminary stage.
The only move made that was Islander related was the waiver claim of Rob Schremp by the Atlanta Thrashers.
-The New York Rangers could not pull off a deal that would have landed coveted forward Brad Richards from the Dallas Stars. According to reports the Stars GM was asking too much for Richards, which included asking for several of the Rangers talented young players.
The Rangers did acquire John Mitchell from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 7th round pick in the draft. A deal made mostly to bolster up the Rangers farm system.
-The New Jersey Devils may have made the biggest trade of the day, as far as New York teams go. They sent Veteran Jason Arnott to the Washington Capitals in exchange for David Steckel and a 2nd round draft pick in the 2012 draft. A move that made sense for both teams, Arnott had been shopped around by the Devils and Washington was in need for a veteran center man.
For full recap of today's deadline make sure to tune into the Power Play tomorrow at 5pm on WCWPSports.org.
As expected the Islanders stayed pat at the deadline. They were apparently shopping around Veteran defensemen Radek Martinek and center Zenon Konopka. Reports out of Newsday had the asking price for both players at a 2nd round draft pick.
-It was speculated and reported through out the day that Zenon Konopka was nearly on his way to Anaheim, Islanders GM, Garth Snow, told Newsday's Katies Strang that talks never passed the preliminary stage.
The only move made that was Islander related was the waiver claim of Rob Schremp by the Atlanta Thrashers.
-The New York Rangers could not pull off a deal that would have landed coveted forward Brad Richards from the Dallas Stars. According to reports the Stars GM was asking too much for Richards, which included asking for several of the Rangers talented young players.
The Rangers did acquire John Mitchell from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 7th round pick in the draft. A deal made mostly to bolster up the Rangers farm system.
-The New Jersey Devils may have made the biggest trade of the day, as far as New York teams go. They sent Veteran Jason Arnott to the Washington Capitals in exchange for David Steckel and a 2nd round draft pick in the 2012 draft. A move that made sense for both teams, Arnott had been shopped around by the Devils and Washington was in need for a veteran center man.
For full recap of today's deadline make sure to tune into the Power Play tomorrow at 5pm on WCWPSports.org.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Calvin de Haan on the Power Play
In cased you missed it, due to a late start for the interview, here is Matt and my self's conversation with the Islanders top defensive prospect.
Program Note: The Power Play with special Guest Calvin de Haan
-Special Guest: Islanders prospect and Oshawa Generals captain Calvin de Haan.
-Islanders/Devils Playoff chances this season.
-Rangers loss of Marian Gaborik.
-Islanders extension of PA Parenteau.
-Michael Grabner's chances for Rookie of the Year.
So make sure you tune in!
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