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Canada Ken Daniels is a Canadian sportscaster known for his extensive career in hockey broadcasting and as a prominent advocate against predatory practices in the addiction treatment industry.
Ken Daniels has been a national TV voice on Versus/NBC, broadcasting two Olympic games and serving as a regular announcer for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and NHL games, as well as Big Ten Hockey.
Ken Daniels is a national TV voice on Amazon Prime for Monday Night Hockey in Canada.
The Jamie Daniels Foundation partnered with the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation to support initiatives aimed at guiding youth away from substance use disorders.
Ken Daniels became the TV play-by-play voice of the Detroit Red Wings in 1997. He has also partnered with the Red Wings for events like WWP Night at the LCA through his social media.
Bally Sports Detroit, which broadcasts Detroit Red Wings games, is re-branding to FanDuel Sports Network, where Ken Daniels continues his role. Bally Sports Detroit also agreed to new deals with the Tigers and Red Wings, retaining Ken Daniels as play-by-play announcer for the Red Wings.
Ken Daniels is currently the play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Red Wings on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, formerly Bally Sports Detroit.
Ilitch Sports + Entertainment partnered with FOX 2 Detroit and FanDuel Sports Network to expand access to select Red Wings & Tigers broadcasts, featuring Ken Daniels' commentary.
FOX 2 Detroit partnered with Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and FanDuel Sports Network to offer expanded access to Red Wings and Tigers broadcasts.
Ken Daniels promotes 'WWP Nights @ the LCA' in partnership with the Detroit Red Wings via his social media, engaging with the Winged Wheel Podcast community.
Ken Daniels, born on March 18, 1959, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, established himself as a respected figure in sports broadcasting, primarily specializing in hockey. His early career involved officiating hockey games from age 11 through his college years, supporting himself while attending York University in Toronto. Upon graduating, Daniels began his radio career in Oshawa in 1980, followed by a move to CJCL in Toronto, where he covered political and general news before transitioning into sports. His play-by-play career for the Toronto Maple Leafs commenced in 1988 at CJCL, which later became Canada’s first all-sports radio station, THE FAN, where he remained for nine seasons.
Daniels significantly expanded his reach into television in 1985, joining the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). By 1990, he became a reporter and host for “Hockey Night in Canada,” a flagship program for hockey enthusiasts. He served as the main game host in February 1992, appearing alongside Don Cherry on “Coach’s Corner” during Ron MacLean’s absence for the Winter Olympics. In 1994, Daniels commenced play-by-play duties for “Hockey Night in Canada,” often covering games in Western Canada. His diverse experience at CBC Sports included hosting “CBC Sports Weekend,” covering the Champ Car/Indy-Car World Series, Formula One Grand Prix, and Toronto Blue Jays baseball. Daniels also contributed to two Olympic Games, covering the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where he reported on cycling, baseball, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, and judo. His broadcasting versatility also led to acting roles, including “Olympic host” in the NBC Movie of the Week: “On Thin Ice – The Tai Babilonia Story,” and appearances in “The Philadelphia Phenomenon” with Tony Danza and the CBS/CTV television program “Due South.”
In 1997, Daniels transitioned to the Detroit Red Wings as their play-by-play announcer, partnering with color commentator Mickey Redmond. He has since been the voice of the Red Wings for over 25 seasons, earning a Michigan EMMY Award in 2007 for an innovative ice-level broadcast. In 2008, he filled in for Ken Kal during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, calling the Red Wings’ victory. Daniels has also served as a regular announcer for Versus during the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (2011) and as an occasional play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports and Fox Sports Detroit for NHL and Big Ten Hockey games. An active member of Detroit Sports Media, he received the Ty Tyson Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting in 2011. In October 2017, he released his book, “If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings,” which dedicates several pages to his son Jamie, who passed away in 2016 due to addiction. This personal tragedy led Daniels to become a vocal advocate against predatory practices in the addiction treatment industry, establishing the Jamie Daniels Foundation to provide education and support for families struggling with addiction.
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