Our Kids Play Hockey Breaking Barriers in Hockey Broadcasting With Jamie Hersch 🎙️🏒
In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, we welcome Jamie Hersch, a trailblazing broadcaster and studio host for the NHL Network, MLB Network, PWHL, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights. From growing up as a passionate sports fan in Minnesota to becoming a respected voice in hockey broadcasting, Jamie shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she’s faced, and the evolving role of women in sports media.
🚨 Inside This Episode:
✅ How Jamie got her start in sports journalism—from high school sideline reporting to a national network career.
✅ The grind behind the glamour—what it really takes to make it in sports media.
✅ Breaking barriers in broadcasting—why representation matters and how young women can enter the industry.
✅ The PWHL’s impact on women’s hockey—what makes this league so special and why fans should be paying attention.
✅ The importance of preparation and perseverance—Jamie’s advice for young athletes and aspiring broadcasters.
💡 Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, or a fan of hockey, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at the world of hockey broadcasting.
🎧 Listen now and be part of the movement shaping the future of women in hockey!
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