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On Wednesday night, New Jersey Devils broadcaster Sherry Ross made history when she became the first female broadcaster to provide play-by-play in English for an entire NHL game.Ross, who is usually the color commentator on Devils radio broadcasts, took over the play-by-play when fourth-year New Jersey announcer Matt Loughlin took time to be with his family after the passing of his father-in-law. Ross called the game, with former Devils forward Rob Skrlac serving as analyst.
"I had a great time," said Ross, a former hockey reporter for twelve years with the New York Daily News. "Overall, I was happy with how everything turned out. I've only listened to the goal calls so far. I have the entire game on CDs and will give them a listen after the holiday."
Ross had never aspired to do play-by-play, but welcomed the challenge when Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello asked her earlier in the week if she wanted the opportunity. Now that she has broken a barrier and called an entire NHL game, Ross says she'd do it again.
"It's such an adrenaline rush," she told FanHouse over the phone on Thursday, just moments before joining her family for Thanksgiving dinner. "I never saw myself as a play-by-play announcer, but I would consider doing it again."
Ross is humbled by the calls and emails in the hours after, declaring that she has paved the way for women to become NHL announcers. "I was told about one young girl who already contacted the NHL and wanted to speak with me. She wants to call play-by-play and now feels she has a chance," said Ross. "That made me feel amazing, like I have made an impact. If this opens some doors, Wednesday night was something the Devils and I and everyone who was involved can be very proud of."
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