NHL Net to air Roenick-themed programming Sunday

NEW YORK/TORONTO - In celebration of Jeremy Roenick's 20-year hockey career, NHL Network in the U.S. and Canada will air nine hours of Roenick-themed programming this Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.

The nine-hour block of programming, affectionately entitled JR - An American Original, will take a look back Roenick's performances in past Stanley Cup Playoffs and will re-air today's press conference announcing his retirement.  Classic Roenick Playoff performances to air include a look at the Chicago Blackhawks' run to the Final in 1992, during which Roenick recorded 22 points in 18 Playoff games; Game 6 of the 2004 series between the Flyers and Maple Leafs, during which he scored the series-clinching goal in overtime, propelling Philadelphia to the Eastern Conference Final; and Game 7 of San Jose's thrilling 2008 series against Calgary.

Roenick's NHL career began when was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks as the eighth pick in the 1988 Entry Draft.  He made his League debut on Oct. 6, 1988 and remained with the Blackhawks through eight seasons.  He went on to play with the Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and finally the San Jose Sharks. Roenick, a nine-time All-Star, is the third leading U.S.-born player in goal and points.

The full schedule of NHL Network Presents: JR - An American Original is as follows, all times Eastern and subject to change.

Sunday, August 9
9:00 a.m. ET          Classic Series: 1992 Blackhawks vs. Blues
10:00 a.m.  ET       Classic Series: 1992 Division Finals (features Chicago's win over Detroit)
11:00 a.m. ET        Classic Series: 1992 Blackhawks vs. Oilers
Noon ET                 Classic Series: 1992 Blackhawks vs. Penguins
1:00 p.m. ET           2004 NHL Playoffs: Philadelphia at Toronto, Game 6
3:00 p.m. ET           2008 NHL Playoffs: Calgary at San Jose, Game 7
5:00 p.m. ET           Jeremy Roenick Retirement Press Conference

This programming will re-air beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9.