From Kansas to Pro Hockey: Life Calling Games in the SPHL | Gabe Daniel

Описание: In this episode of Couzin’s Conversations, I’m joined by Gabe Daniel, the voice of the Fayetteville Marksmen of the SPHL, to break down what life is really like calling pro hockey games — both on and off the mic.

Gabe shares his journey from Kansas journalism student to working in minor league hockey, where his role goes far beyond play-by-play. We dive into the business side of broadcasting, including media relations, press releases, game notes, and building relationships with coaches and players.

We also talk about:

-Finding a passion for hockey
-Evolving as a broadcaster at different levels
-The grind of the SPHL schedule
-Prep process for calling games
-Calling multiple sports in college at KJHK
-Experiencing Allen Fieldhouse and a national championship.
-Adapting to life in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Whether you’re an aspiring broadcaster, hockey fan, or curious about how minor league sports actually operate, this conversation gives a real look behind the scenes.

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⏱️ Episode Chapters – Gabe Daniel (Fayetteville Marksmen | SPHL)

0:00 – 0:22 Teaser Clip
0:23 – 0:38 Intro
0:39 – 1:11 Greetings
1:12 – 2:32 Getting the Job & the Business Side of His Role
2:33 – 3:09 Responsibilities Beyond Broadcasting (Press Releases, Game Notes)
3:10 – 4:01 Serving as the Team’s Media Relations Voice
4:02 – 5:01 KU Journalism & Strategic Communications Background
5:02 – 6:08 Putting Together Team Notes & Press Releases
6:09 – 7:30 Building Relationships Through Pre & Postgame Interviews
7:31 – 9:43 Discovering His Passion for Hockey
9:44 – 12:39 Growing as a Hockey Broadcaster at Different Levels
12:40 – 15:38 Growth of the KU Club Hockey Program
15:39 – 16:43 Tracking Every Game He’s Called
16:44 – 19:06 Moving from Kansas to Fayetteville, NC & Cultural Adjustments
19:07 – 19:50 Getting Comfortable with the Flow of the Game
19:51 – 21:25 Favorite Broadcasters & Meeting the Voice of the Blackhawks
21:26 – 22:08 Being a St. Louis Blues Fan
22:09 – 24:01 Fan Reactions & Feedback on His Broadcasts
24:02 – 25:50 The Grind of the SPHL Schedule
25:51 – 28:00 Game Prep Process
28:01 – 29:07 Calling Multiple Sports at KJHK
29:08 – 31:50 Allen Fieldhouse & Experiencing a National Championship
31:51 – 32:39 Future Aspirations
32:40 – 33:54 Where to Follow Gabe
33:55 – 34:09 Outro

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