In today’s NHL All Star Game, Versus station has the goalie miked. In other words, the hockey broadcasters are talking to the goalie while he is working. This interruption of concentration on the goalie’s part caused a goal to be scored. As much as I love hockey, this move is taking the media too far.
During the regular season, broadcasters interview players DURING the game. Not good, in my opinion. How would the media feel if someone was to infringe upon their jobs?
Let the goalies and hockey players do their job, All Star Game, or no All Star Game. Save the interviews for before and after the games.
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Cool, we had the same thought!
Here’s my take:
http://fullbodytransplant.wordpress.com/2008/01/28/the-dumbest-use-of-technology-in-sports-history/
Good times.
Thanks for your feedback. Your take is interesting. We basically agree…Cool.
I just don’t agree with microphoning any athlete while they’re working – All Star Game or not. Let them do their job.