Ken Kal
Ken Kal
Kenneth "Ken" Kalczynski or Ken Kal is an American sports announcer and reporter for WXYT AM 1270 in Detroit, as well as the radio play-by-play commentator for the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL for the past 16 seasons. Kal's first season was with WJR and he now can be heard giving the play-by-play for every Wings game on 97.1 FM "The Ticket" along with Paul Woods...
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His presence on air is reassuring. Paul tells you how he feels. He's a quiet, unassuming man with a dry sense of humor. I couldn't ask for a better radio partner.
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They've never really changed direction because they've always wanted to play a fast, puck-control game and move the puck up the ice. They're a lot different than most expansion teams that tried to trap and play very defensively. In my opinion, that's the reason they're successful now ? the new rules suit them.
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They've always had a long-term plan and they've always drafted well. A good example is Scott Hartnell. He's only 23 years old, but he's already a solid, five-year veteran and he's got a long career ahead of him.
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We make a good team. I think we're a good fit. But Paul's trivia questions are turning my hair gray, not his.