Working in Hockey
Working in Hockey
Podcast Description
Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey.
Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a free weekly newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and of course a podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken.
Cohosted by Lukas Georgas, the show has featured guests such as Pavel Barber and Steve Dangle, to professionals working for NHL teams and hockey product companies alike.
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The show primarily focuses on career development in the hockey sector, showcasing diverse paths taken by industry professionals. Episodes delve into topics like sports marketing, athletic behavior analysis, and entrepreneurial ventures with specific examples such as CCM Hockey's marketing strategies, innovations in hockey equipment from BladeTech, and career advice for job seekers including resume tips and networking in hockey.
Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey. The weekly show features guests across the hockey industry, from media personalities, hockey operations executives, coaches, sales and marketing experts, and everything in between!
Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a FREE weekly email newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, plus booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and this podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken.
Nick Bowins is joined by Ken Daneyko, three-time Stanley Cup champion and ”Mr. Devil,” to share his journey from a 20-year playing career to the broadcast booth, offering valuable insights for aspiring broadcasters and former players alike.
Ken Daneyko is the New Jersey Devils' all-time leader in games played and penalty minutes, and after spending his entire playing career with one organization, he turned his passion for the game into a media career, beginning in 2006 and growing into his role as the Devils' color analyst, alongside years of work as an NHL Network analyst and as an ambassador for the club he's been a part of for 42+ years. We talk about how a conversation with Lou Lamoriello shaped his next chapter, the mentors who taught him the finer points of broadcasting, how he balances honest analysis with respect for the players he travels with, and what today's champions, from the Carolina Hurricanes to his own 1995 Devils, have in common. If you're a former player, student, or young professional trying to break into broadcasting or hockey media, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.
🏒 In this episode:
– Moving from a 20-year playing career with one team into broadcasting
– The mentors who helped him learn the ropes, and the best advice he received: be yourself
– Why respectful, constructive analysis matters when you're covering a team you love
– What the Stanley Cup champions of every era, from the '95 Devils to today's Hurricanes, have in common
– His best advice for former players and aspiring broadcasters looking to break into the industry
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