Dave Strader served as television play-by-play announcer for the Florida Panthers the last two seasons. During that time, Strader also provided play-by-play calls of NHL telecasts on both NBC and Versus (OLN in 2005-06), describing regular season games and playoff contests. He provided hockey play-by-play commentary at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino for NBC. Strader was a play-by-play announcer for NHL telecasts on ESPN from 1996 through 2004. He also has provided play-by-play for the last ten NHL All-Star Games and Stanley Cup Finals for NHL International broadcasts. Strader’s NHL experience also includes announcing for national ABC and FOX network telecasts, NHL Radio and 11 seasons as the television play-by-play voice for the Detroit Red Wings beginning in 1985. Strader, a native of upstate New York, began his broadcasting career with the Adirondack Red Wings of the American Hockey League (AHL), serving as the team’s radio announcer and public relations director from 1979 to 1985. Twice honored by the New York Broadcasters Association for excellence in play-by-play broadcasting, he was also named the AHL’s top public relations professional in 1984.