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TSN's Kenzie Lalonde on what it was like calling Olympic hockey in Milan and the growth of the PWHL

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Sports Media with Richard Deitsch
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Mar 11, 2026
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Summary

Broadcaster Kenzie Lalonde discusses her experience calling the Olympic women's hockey gold medal game and the evolving landscape of women's professional sports. The conversation explores the symbiotic relationship between international tournaments and the PWHL's growth.

Topics

  • PWHL
  • Women's Hockey
  • Sports Broadcasting
  • Olympic Games
  • TSN
  • CBC
  • Sports Media
  • IIHF

Highlights

  • Main idea: The PWHL and international hockey bodies (IIHF) are entering a period of mutual necessity to stabilize player schedules
  • Practical takeaway: Accessibility via digital platforms like YouTube is a critical driver for building a new league's fan base
  • Failure mode: The risk of fragmented broadcast rights in Canada compared to the more centralized US model
  • Main idea: The PWHL's unique draft system effectively eliminates the 'tanking' incentive found in the NHL
  • Practical takeaway: High-profile international tournaments serve as essential scouting and marketing platforms for professional league players

Chapters

  1. 1:00 Pioneering Roles in Hockey Media: An introduction to Kenzie Lalonde's historic achievements as the first woman to provide play-by-play for televised NHL games in Canada.
  2. 3:50 The Olympic Broadcast Experience: Reflections on the technical setup and the atmosphere of calling the Olympic women's hockey tournament in Milan.
  3. 6:10 The Canada-USA Rivalry: Discussing the intensity of the gold medal game and the difficulty of preparing for unpredictable championship outcomes.
  4. 8:40 Developing the Next Generation: The importance of integrating younger college players into the international and professional pipelines.
  5. 16:00 The PWHL and International Synergy: How the PWHL and IIHF are coordinating schedules to support athlete success and league growth.
  6. 18:20 Broadcast Accessibility and Strategy: Analyzing the impact of YouTube streaming and multi-network partnerships on the visibility of women's hockey.
  7. 30:50 Eliminating the Tanking Narrative: How the PWHL's unique point accumulation system prevents teams from intentionally losing for draft picks.