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New York Post
01-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Joe Micheletti joins Sam Rosen in retirement in end of an era for Rangers, MSG
The Rangers broadcast booth continues to undergo changes. Joe Micheletti announced his retirement via a MSG Networks press release on Thursday, bringing his 19 years as an analyst in the Blueshirts TV booth to an end. There is no replacement as of yet, per source, but usual suspects like Dave Maloney, Brian Boyle and Ryan Callahan are sure to be in the running. Rangers broadcaster Sam Rosen (center) with partner Joe Micheletti, during Rosen's last game after 40 years. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'From pond hockey in Minnesota, to the bright lights of Broadway, my hockey journey has been a magical ride,' Micheletti said in a statement. 'My wife Kathy and I have been thinking about this for a few years, and we decided that now is the right time to retire, and we look forward to spending more time with our family. This career has been so special because of the amazing people that I've worked with at every stop along the way. Thank you to my remarkable family at MSG Networks, to the Rangers organization, and to all the teams that allowed me to do what I love for 40 years.' The news comes shortly after it was announced that Kenny Albert would replace Sam Rosen as the Rangers play-by-play caller. Rosen concluded his 40th season in the booth following the 2024-25 campaign. Micheletti was named MSG Network's Rangers television analyst in September 2006, after spending eight years serving in the same capacity for the Islanders on MSG+. The 70-year-old enjoyed a very successful broadcasting career, having covered five Winter Olympics, 25 Stanley Cup Finals and 15 NHL All-Star games. This after breaking into the space as part of the St. Louis Blues radio team in 1985. A former defenseman, Micheletti won two national championships with the University of Minnesota and played three seasons in the NHL for the Blues and Colorado Rockies. He also served as an assistant coach for the Blues for three seasons. MSG Rangers announcers Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti in 2015. Scott Levy/MSG Photos 'Joe's experience as a player and coach, his good humor, his unparalleled preparation, his polished on-air skills, and his love of hockey combined to make him one of the hockey world's premier analysts,' MSG Networks president and CEO Andrea Greenberg said. 'MSG Networks and its viewers have been lucky to have him for 27 years as part of our broadcast team, the last 19 as our Rangers TV analyst. We thank Joe for those many years of outstanding service and wish him the very best in his retirement.'
Associated Press
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, dies at 67
Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, died on Monday. He was 67. The NHL Alumni Association didn't provide a cause in announcing his death on social media. Millen suited up in 14 NHL seasons with six different teams — the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. He finished his career 215-284-89 with a 3.88 goals-against average. He also had 17 shutouts. After his playing career, Millen immediately slid over into broadcasting. He was with the Ottawa Senators during their inaugural season in 1992-93. Over his broadcasting career, Millen was part of CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' and the NHL on Sportsnet. He covered three Olympic Games, two World Cups of Hockey, 12 Stanley Cup finals and 12 NHL All-Star games. 'The Pittsburgh Penguins extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of former Penguins goaltender and NHL broadcaster, Greg Millen,' the team wrote in a statement on social media. Millen was a sixth-round pick of the Penguins in 1977. The Blues echoed those sentiments on social media. Millen spent parts of six seasons with St. Louis. Chris Pronger, a Hall of Fame defenseman, posted on social media: 'Sad day learning of Greg Millen's passing. He was one of the first NHL players I got to interact with when I was in Peterborough. He was in between NHL jobs and wanted to get some shots. Generous with his time and talking about the game. Lost a great man today. RIP Millsy.' In a statement, Sportsnet said Millen was a 'trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years.' The network added: 'As both a player and broadcaster, Greg left an indelible mark on the sport, as well as everyone who had the pleasure to know him, watch him, and listen to him.' ___
