Light the Lamp

We welcomed TNT and Chicago Blackhawks analyst Darren Pang back to Light the Lamp this week! Panger joined Alexis Downie to recap the Winter Classic game at Wrigley Field. Panger also talked about his transition to Chicago and the new Chicago Sports Network.

ESPN Rules Analyst and former NHL referee Dave Jackson joined Alexis Downie this week to talk through his career. Jackson shared his perspective of how officiating has adapted with the changing game of hockey, the community amongst referees and also shared some of his favorite stories. Additionally, Jackson gave a behind-the-scenes look of his day-to-day working with ESPN.

Alexis Downie is joined by newly acquired defenseman Jacob Trouba following the Ducks trade with the New York Rangers today. Trouba talks about his excitement on joining the Ducks organization, looking forward to being a leader on a hungry young team, his close friendship with Ryan Strome and Frank Vatrano and the awesome reason behind his new number!

Ahead of Women in Sports Weekend, Alexis Downie was joined by Hockey Hall of Famer, Olympian and co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab, Angela Ruggiero. The two chat about the upcoming weekend, Ruggiero's time growing up in California playing hockey and her journey with the sport. Ruggiero also shares the roots of her entrepreneurial spirit and how she's worked to grow women's sports.

In this Light the Lamp, we are joined by newly retired sportswriter of 46 years, Eric Duhatschek, in the Kariya studio! Duhatschek details moments throughout his accomplished career including covering the Miracle on Ice, memories of traveling with the Calgary Flames, his 15 years on the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee and much more.

PGA tour golfer and Orange County native, Jake Knapp, joined Alexis Downie in the Paul Kariya studio for a special edition of Light the Lamp! Knapp shares the story behind his partnership with the Anaheim Ducks, repping the team at tour events and how his fandom for his hometown team began.

The Anaheim Ducks are nearing the end of their long east coast road trip. Ducks TV color analyst Brian Hayward joins Alexis Downie to chat about the trip. Hayward discusses what he's seen out of Lukáš Dostál early in the season, the growth of some of the younger players and how newcomers Brian Dumoulin and Robby Fabbri have assimilated to the team.

Alexis Downie flies solo this week to discuss the busy beginning for the Anaheim Ducks 2024-25 season. Downie gives an overview of what's new on Ducks Stream, a look into the Ducks new TV partners and the brand new in-arena experience. Later on, Downie breaks down the first six games from Anaheim, individual player performances and includes goal calls from the broadcast with Steve Carroll and Emerson Etem.

Prior to puck drop on the new NHL season, the Anaheim Ducks hosted the annual Golf Classic at Oak Creek Golf Club in support of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation on Monday. Alexis Downie joined players out on the course to chat about the day. Downie talked first with the captain Radko Gudas (2:55), followed by Alex Killorn (5:02), Cutter Gauthier (7:01), Leo Carlsson (8:54), Troy Terry (10:15) and Brian Dumoulin (12:20).

The final training camp interviews are here as we approach the Anaheim Ducks season! Alexis Downie is joined by Mason McTavish (2:30), Lukáš Dostál (7:33) and Isac Lundestrom (15:23) to talk about their summers, preparing for the season and the new uniforms.