It’s an exciting time for hockey fans everywhere, as the NHL’s Seattle Winter Classic is just around the corner! This year, the game will be broadcasted by an especially special duo: Eddie Olczyk and his son Nick.
Eddie Olczyk is a long-time hockey fan favorite. He’s a former NHL player, coach, and broadcaster, and is currently the lead analyst for NBC Sports’ NHL coverage. He’s also a two-time Stanley Cup champion, having won with the New York Rangers in 1994 and the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991.
Nick Olczyk is following in his father’s footsteps, having recently joined NBC Sports as a play-by-play announcer. He’s also the voice of the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, and has called games for the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers and ECHL’s Florida Everblades.
The Olczyks will be calling the action for the Seattle Winter Classic, which will be held at T-Mobile Park on January 1st. The game will feature the Arizona Coyotes and the Vegas Golden Knights. It will be the first NHL regular-season game to be played outdoors in Seattle since 1975.
This is sure to be a memorable event for both Eddie and Nick Olczyk, and for hockey fans everywhere. It’s a great opportunity to see two generations of hockey experts come together to call a game, and it’s sure to be an exciting experience for everyone involved.
So if you’re a hockey fan, don’t miss out on this special broadcast! Tune in to NBC Sports on January 1st to watch Eddie and Nick Olczyk call the action for the NHL’s Seattle Winter Classic.
