Sports Journalism

Team USA reflects on warm welcome to Utica, special atmosphere in IIHF Women’s Worlds opener

Part of my studio sports segment during NEWSChannel 2 at 11 on April 4, 2024.

This story highlights interviews I conducted with the United States women’s national ice hockey team discussing the support and reception they received from the crowd at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, during their 3-0 tournament opening win over Switzerland – the night before – at the IIHF Women’s World Championship.

Also featured is an interview with Switzerland goalie Andrea Braendli on the atmosphere during the game. Full story published here: https://www.wktv.com/sports/team-usa-…

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NOTE: All pictures shown were captured by me on-site during the game using my phone, as an authorized member of the media, and used as to not violate copyright laws of using game broadcast footage for stories posted on station’s website.

4-3-24 SPORTS 11pm: Team USA opens title defense with win over Swiss at IIHF Women’s Worlds in Utica

My fulll sports segment from NEWSChannel 2 at 11 on April 3, 2024.

It highlights the United States national women’s hockey team opening the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship in Utica, N.Y.. with a 4-0 win over Switzerland at the Adirondack Bank Center.

Includes post-game reaction from coaches and players I interviewed following the victory.

Also featured are additional highlights of two other games from Day 1 of IIHF Women’s Worlds action, and the Buffalo Bills trading Stefon Diggs.

Full story from Team USA’s win published here: https://www.wktv.com/sports/team-usa-begins-iihf-womens-world-championship-title-defense-in-utica-with-shutout-win-over/article_578b4d76-f244-11ee-af20-e36b10c65849.html

NOTE: I do not claim to own rights to any IIHF game broadcast nor NFL file footage on Stefon Diggs. They were included using authorized methods for use on-air along with proper courtesy.

Video courtesy of: IIHF/TSN/NHL Network, NFL, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports

Team USA’s Kendall Coyne-Schofield looking forward to home reception at IIHF Women’s Worlds in Utica

Live hit from the Adirondack Bank Center during NEWSChannel 2 at 6:00 before Team USA’s 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship opener against Switzerland in Utica, on April 3, 2024.

I interviewed forward Kendall Coyne-Schofield to discuss the support received in arrival to Utica, and looking forward to having the home crowd behind them at the Adirondack Bank Center.

Shot, produced, edited, scripted, and reported solo – including technical set-up of live hit equipment from the field.

Team USA captain Hilary Knight on approach for gold medal defense at IIHF Women’s Worlds in Utica

Live hit from the Adirondack Bank Center during the Live at Five Newshour before Team USA’s 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship opener against Switzerland in Utica, on April 3, 2024.

I interviewed team captain Hilary Knight to discuss the team’s approach to having the bullseye on their backs, as the defending gold medalists on home ice.

Shot, produced, edited, scripted, and reported solo – including technical set-up of live hit equipment from the field.

Team USA players discuss being on home ice in Utica for 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship

Studio segment I anchored, shot, produced, wrote, and edited featuring the United States women’s ice hockey team discussing their arrival to Utica for the 2024 IIHF Women’s World Championship, and how much they are looking forward to playing in front of home fans.

Included in the segment are interviews with Kendall Coyne-Schofield and Hilary Knight.

This aired during NEWSChannel 2 at 6:00 on April 2, 2024.