The Hockey Week in America program unveils in the midst of the NHL's annual Hockey is for Everyone month. The all-day NBC broadcast will emphasize the inclusivity promoted by the NHL and USA Hockey for hockey players, families and fans across all race, religion, gender, disability and socio-economic status.
NBC will treat fans to a variety of features, including the grassroots Black Girl Hockey Club fan group, U.S. Pond Hockey Championships (in its 15th year), a closer look at the Nashville Sled Preds hockey team, an informative piece about female officials and a preview of a 40th anniversary "Miracle on Ice" special featuring a conversation between sports TV personalities Mike Tirico and Al Michaels, who, called out "Do you believe in miracles?!" when the U.S. men's hockey team beat Russia at Lake Placid, N.Y. in 1980.
The "Miracle" special airs Wednesday at 8:30 Pacific and fits into the Hockey Week Across America events quite nicely. Here's a look at the daily themes, which conclude with Try Hockey Day events on Satureday. Last year's Try Hockey Day in 2019 attracted more than 12,000 children at 340 rinks across the U.S. Follow NHL Seattle on Twitter and Instagram for our daily offerings this week:
Monday: Salute to Players
Tuesday: Salute to Coaches
Wednesday: Salute to Officials
Thursday to Local Rinks
Friday: Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey Day
Saturday: Try Hockey Day
Feb. 23 bonus day: Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes Day