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A Breakdown of the Call of Alex Ovechkin’s 895th NHL Goal

On April 6, 2025, the hockey world witnessed a historic moment as Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing record. But what made this broadcast truly stand out wasn’t just Ovechkin’s record-breaking achievement—it was the way Joe Beninati (play-by-play) and Craig Laughlin (analyst) chose to call it. Their seamless execution and…

The Live Mic: Handling Swearing in Sportscasting

In the high-stakes world of sportscasting, where every word counts, what happens when a broadcaster, or someone else, is heard swearing during a live broadcast? A tense moment can lead to an accidental swear, leaving the commentator in a tricky spot. Recently, Australian sportscaster Dan Ginnane found himself in the spotlight after a tense call…