For the Season One finale of Hockey Press Pass, we were proud to be joined by John Buccigross for this discussion on the NHL's return to ESPN, his approach to play-by-play, the work of colleagues John Tortorella, A.J. Mleczko Griswold, Kevin Weekes and Ryan Callahan, the next steps for women's hockey, his approach to nutrition, and so much more. On behalf of the Hockey Press Pass and Islanders Forecheck team, thanks to all of our guests this season and also to the listeners for the fantastic response to the show. We'll see you down the road.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Guest Producer: Lou Pellegrino

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café in Huntington Village

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Should referees be made available to answer questions from reporters after controversial calls? How have the refs enforced the new standard for crosschecking? What should fans expect from the refs in the upcoming playoffs? Will the success of female officials in the AHL this season result in history being made in the NHL in 2022-23? Former NHL ref turned Daily Faceoff rules analyst Tim Peel tackles every question, tells us about his love of the job, favorite colleagues, and advice to officiating prospects, and surprises us with a revelation about his childhood in this candid conversation.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Guest Producer: Lou Pellegrino

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café in Huntington Village

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This episode is the finale of a two-parter in which Chris answers some of the questions you've sent during the season about his time in the media and as a PR executive with the Islanders and in the National Women's Hockey League.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Guest Producer/co-host: Lou Pellegrino

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café in Huntington Village

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This episode is the first of a two-parter in which Chris answers some of the questions you've sent during the season about his time as the Islanders' VP of Communications.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Guest Producer/co-host: Lou Pellegrino

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café in Huntington Village

Go to HelloFresh.com/presspass16 and use code: presspass16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!

Kevin Kurz, who took over the Islanders' beat for The Athletic in the middle of this season, made the atypical jump a decade ago from the PR staff of the Flyers to covering the NHL. Kurz is a skilled, dedicated and diligent reporter with a distinctive voice in his articles and Twitter posts. Over 35 minutes, we get to learn more about his career, process, and approach, and his early views on the Islanders. After the interview, Lou Pellegrino relays a listener's question about Chris's favorite coaches. The discussion leads to Chris sharing a personal story about a moment involving Al Arbour.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Guest Producer: Lou Pellegrino

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café

Thanks to the generosity and class of Brendan Burke, this episode has it all: an inside look at his preparation for his next game; the crucial and challenging years in the minors while wondering if he’d ever get the call to the NHL; the job interviews and process leading up to a contract offer to do Islanders play-by-play; the dynamic in the booth with Butch Goring and Darren Pang; keys to staying sharp (and rested) while traveling across North America in his work for the NHL on TNT. There’s a lot here for hockey fans, broadcasting aficionados, and aspiring announcers to learn from enjoy.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Guest Producer: Lou Pellegrino

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café

Stick Taps: Blair Cofield, Sean Dennison

Overcoming a dangerous bout with Meningitis in Intensive Care to return to the NHL with the Blues, play great, and win the Masterton Trophy. Being the second player named Jamie from his junior team to hear his name called at the NHL Draft (oops). Playing for Al Arbour and getting the nod to go into games after Ron Hextall got Game Misconducts. Transitioning from popular teammate to successful broadcaster. The goalie market at this year’s NHL trade deadline. We discuss all of this and a whole lot more with Jamie McLennan of TSN.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Producers: Lou Pellegrino, Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café

As we enter a crucial time for the sport coming off the Olympics and powerhouse viewership numbers for the gold medal game between Canada and the U.S., it was time to speak with Kristina Rutherford, the gifted features writer for Sportsnet. In addition to the usual Hockey Press Pass inquiries of our guest about the NHL, her career, process and advice for aspiring journalists, Kristina and Chris discuss the current climate in women’s sports and what’s next for women’s professional hockey in North America.

Host: Chris Botta

Executive Producer: Dani Rylan Kearney

Producer: Pat Boyle

Presented by: HelloFresh, InStat Hockey, Main Street Board Game Café