Rick Peckham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1955 (age 68–69) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | broadcaster |
| Years active | 1977-2020 |
Rick Peckham (born March 1955) is a retired play-by-play broadcaster for the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team[1][2] and the 2020 recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.[3] Peckham served as the play-by-play announcer for the Hartford Whalers from 1984 through 1995.[4][5] He has also broadcast NHL games on ESPN (1987–88) and SportsChannel America (1988–92). Through 1977–84, he called games on television and radio for the AHL's Rochester Americans.[5] Peckham was broadcasting Lightning games with the Florida-based Fox Sports Sun, as well as occasionally doing play-by-play for the NHL on NBC, a role that increased with the death of Dave Strader.[citation needed] He is a 1977 graduate of Kent State University with a B.A. degree in telecommunications.[5]
- ^ Diana C. Nearhos (9 June 2020). "Cherished voice of Lightning glory". Tampa Bay Times. pp. 11A–12A. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Mari Faiello (5 January 2022). "In a pinch, Peckham is always booth-ready". Tampa Bay Times. p. C6. Retrieved 22 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rick Peckham named Foster Hewitt Memorial Award recipient". Tampa Bay Lightning. NHL. 29 June 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ Doug Carlson (6 October 1995). "Lightning pick Peckham to replace Kelly in booth". The Tampa Tribune. p. 4. Retrieved 22 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Bill Coats (12 October 2001). "The nice ice guy". Tampa Bay Times. p. 10. Retrieved 22 July 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
