The Pittsburgh Penguins Radio Network is a radio network operated by the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League that provides broadcasts for all the team's games.
Key Figures in the Broadcast Booth
Josh Getzoff assumed play-by-play duties at the start of the 2021-22 season after the retirement of hall of fame announcer Mike Lange. Former Penguin Phil Bourque is the color commentator.
The Voice of the Penguins: Remembering Mike Lange @trendpulse33_j
Mike Lange: A Broadcasting Legend
Mike Lange began doing team radio broadcasts in 1974, and after not working for the team during the 1975-76 year, rejoined the network for the 1976-77 season. He provided play-by-play for radio as well as television when the team began simulcast broadcasts.
When the two broadcasts separated in the mid-1990s, Lange worked exclusively on television for FSN Pittsburgh. In 2006, Steigerwald replaced Lange at FSN, while Lange replaced Steigerwald on the radio network.
Paul Steigerwald's Contributions
Paul Steigerwald worked with the team network from 1980 to 1999. He began with the team in 1980 performing interviews during intermissions. In 1984 he joined Lange as color analyst. When Lange moved to the television broadcast, Steigerwald became the play-by-play announcer.
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Bob Errey's Transition from Player to Commentator
Former Penguins Bob Errey served as color commentator following his retirement from playing in 1999. In 2003 when television broadcaster and former player Ed Olczyk became the team's head coach, Errey moved to television.
Innovation in Broadcasting: The HD Radio Channel
In October 2009 the team launched "Pittsburgh Penguins Radio" with WXDX-FM at 105.9 HD2. The station was the first exclusive HD station offered by an NHL team, and only the second among major league teams of any sport ("All Rams Radio" on KLOU-HD2 being the first however being disbanded in 2009).
During the first season, content included "Penguins Live" with Steve Mears, a former New York Islanders play-by-play announcer, and Tom Grimm, a former WXDX host; a two-hour simulcast of XM Radio's "NHL Live"; and a one-hour show with WXDX host Mark Madden. The six hours of content was looped continuously, and the station also broadcasts all games.
Penguins Live Postgame: Recent Episodes
- Penguins Live Postgame 12.23 - Penguins Fail to Win Two Straight, Fall to Leafs 6-3
- Penguins Live Postgame 12.21 - Sidney Crosby Moves Past Le Magnifique on All Time Penguins Points Ladder in Pens Win Over MTL
- Penguins Live Postgame 12.20 - Penguins Regulation Losing Streak Extends to Three, Habs Blank Pens 3-0
- Pens Live Weekly 12.20 - How can the Penguins Turn the Tide? | Bob Grove Discusses Pens historic Collapses
- Penguins Live Postgame 12.19 - Pens Fall at the Hands of the Sens 4-0
- Penguins Live Postgame 12.16 - Sid Inches Closer to Mario's Point Total, Pens Fall to Jarry and the Oilers
- Penguins Live Postgame 12.14 - Penguins Lose Another Third Period Three Goal Lead | Singing in the Rain
GM Show Presented by S&T Bank
- GM Show Presented by S&T Bank 12.17 - Kyle Dubas Breaks Down Jarry-Skinner Trade Timeline, Addresses Pens Recent Skid
Here's a table summarizing the key announcers and their roles over the years:
| Announcer | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Lange | Play-by-Play (Radio & TV) | 1974-1975, 1976-Mid 1990s, 2006-2021 |
| Paul Steigerwald | Interviews, Color Analyst, Play-by-Play (Radio & TV) | 1980-1999 |
| Bob Errey | Color Commentator | 1999-2003 |
| Josh Getzoff | Play-by-Play | 2021-Present |
| Phil Bourque | Color Commentator | Present |
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