![]() ![]() Going back to that first Classic in Buffalo - did you realize that Sidney Crosby’s shootout goal was going to be iconic while it was happening? ![]() I get to look around at the scene more, so that’s to my advantage. So, he’s probably going to go more off of the monitor than he would in a normal arena. Who has the tougher call for this Classic, you or Kenny? I think with this one it’s going to be 60/40 or 65/35 watching to see in front of us and then looking at the monitors. It’s been a combination for me - watching the surface, checking out the jumbotron and looking at monitors. Sometimes, there’s no chance to see the ice surface. ![]() And that’s before you think about having referees and players standing right in front of you. When we were up against the glass at other Classics, you lose probably 40 percent of the playing surface from your view. And then when you get out there - The Green Monster just, like, towers over everybody, it’s just an incredible backdrop. I’ve been to baseball games there before, it was smaller than what I thought it would be. This will be the second Classic at Fenway. I’ve done a game at Heinz Field, and then doing the second game at Fenway Park. Obviously, growing up in Chicago and doing a game at Wrigley (Field) and, you know, going into The Big House (Michigan). I’m very, very honored and humbled to be at some of the most prestigious ballparks and stadiums outside the National Hockey League. How many Winter Classics are too many Winter Classics for a broadcaster? He discussed all things Classic in this interview with The Athletic. He’ll have a bird’s eye view at Fenway Park, which is playing host to the Classic for the second time. Olczyk has called Classics from against the glass, on the field, and in too many places and stadiums to count. I mean, some buildings, it feels like they said, ‘Let’s put the TV broadcasters at the farthest point away from the rink and wish them well, and then we’ll shoot off a flare if somebody scores.'” “Quite frankly, there are some NHL buildings that are challenging, too. “I like it, gets those competitive juices flowing,” Olczyk said. ![]()
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