Ralph Strangis

Ralph Strangis (born February 27, 1961) is a former 7-time Emmy Award (Lone Star) winning NHL play-by-play broadcaster who began broadcasting NHL hockey in 1990-91 with the Minnesota North Stars. Strangis relocated to Dallas with the Stars in 1993, took over as the play-by-play announcer in 1995-96, and remained there until April 11, 2015 having called over 2,200 NHL games.

Strangis is continuing his broadcasting, writing, and performing career through his 3rd Period Media online with his own original programming.

Ralph called his final NHL game on December 18, 2021 on television for the Chicago Blackhawks (in Dallas against the Stars) with Caley Chelios and Genna Rose, marking the first time the Hawks had a female analyst in their booth.