Sam Ekstrom //
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Hockey PxP Talent: Bally Sports North | FOX9 | 1500 ESPN
EXPERIENCE //
Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey, TV Play-By-Play
2022-2024
Play-by-play voice for Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey on Bally Sports North and FOX9. Worked with former NHL talents Ben Clymer and Pat Micheletti in color commentary roles.
Hockey Day Minnesota, TV Play-By-Play
2024-PRESENT
Primary play-by-play for Fanduel Sports North’s premier day-long event “Hockey Day Minnesota,” including outdoor games in Warroad (2024) and Shakopee, MN (2025).
St. Thomas Men’s Hockey, Radio Play-By-Play
2021-PRESENT
Hired by Learfield as first-ever radio play-by-play voice at the University of St. Thomas following their move to a D1 program. Broadcasts air on local ESPN Radio affiliate.
OTHER MEDIA WORK //
Podcast Professional — Locked On Podcast Network
2022-PRESENT
Host and executive producer for national sports podcast network.
Minnesota Vikings Beat Writer — Multiple Outlets
2014-2022
Covered the Minnesota Vikings as a beat writer for 105 The Ticket, the Associated Press and Purple Insider for nine seasons.
TV/Streaming High School Play-By-Play — Multiple Outlets
2014-2021
Broadcast approximately 500 high school events as play-by-play talent, including State Football, State Basketball and State Hockey for local television and online outlets.