ESPN reveals full roster for upcoming NHL coverage
ESPN has revealed its full talent roster for its upcoming coverage of NHL hockey.
A dynamic, diverse & accomplished team will present ESPN's @NHL coverage beginning this fall@ABCNetwork | @ESPNPlus | @hulu | @ESPNDeportes
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) June 29, 2021
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The team includes NHL Hall of Famers Mark Messier and Chris Chelios as analysts. Blake Bolden will feature as a reporter, while A.J. Mleczko, Hilary Knight, and Cassie Campbell-Pascall will be analysts. Leah Hextall will do play-by-play.
Sean McDonough and Steve Levy will be the lead studio team and play-by-play commentators.
Former NHL players Rick DiPietro, Kevin Weekes, Brian Boucher, Barry Melrose, and Ray Ferraro will also serve as analysts.
ESPN reached a seven-year broadcast deal with the NHL earlier in 2021 that begins next season.