MikeKataja

Bulldog owner, husband, and ESPNer. All words here are my own and not affiliated with bulldogs, wife, or employer.

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

@Buccigross Keeping the hockey gloves on is perfect

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

@spetershockey Good stuff Petey I was wondering if you thought Eichel should have been over closer to Jarvis on that game winner. Also love you saw the Ehlers jumping too..

[Front Office Sports @FOS]

This is what ESPN’s opening for Game 1 of the NBA Finals will look like.

There have been 7 different versions made, one for each potential game.

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

Fundamentals and defense win in the playoffs. Mark Messier and PK Subban had that analysis covered last night on ESPN. #NHLonESPN @PKSubban1

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

Arda is the best. Fun fact, after the Inside Out Classic alt-cast was wrapping up Arda brought in boxes of customized pucks for everyone on the team. That’s the kind of human he is. I’ll miss him as a coworker.

[ᴀʀᴅᴀ Öᴄᴀʟ @Arda]

I got let go from ESPN this morning. It’s all good, I’ll be fine. 10 years is a decent run. I think I’m just gonna take some time off before I decide what’s next. Good vibes and acts of kindness.

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

@PKSubban1 Lit a fire and did some BIG BOY HOCKEY analysis in the studio last night for the NHL playoff intermissions on ESPN. Who says you can teach and have a little fun as well.. #NHL #BigBoyHockey #PKSubban #ESPN

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

@PKSubban1 Lit a fire and did some BIG BOY HOCKEY analysis in the studio last night for the NHL playoff intermissions on ESPN. Who says you can teach and have a little fun as well.. #NHL #BigBoyHockey #PKSubban #ESPN

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

@Buccigross Stone / Carcone #bucciovertimechallenge

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

More postseason hockey!

First Round #StanleyCup Playoffs action continues Monday on ESPN

'The Point' pregame coverage begins at 6p ET on ESPN2, ESPN+ 🏒

More: https://t.co/b8oGOqxpQd

[ᴀʀᴅᴀ Öᴄᴀʟ @Arda]

In The Crease is back every night ESPN has a playoff game.

It's the absolute fastest way to get completely caught up from all of the night's action - highlights, post game interviews, locker room sound, analytics.. one stop shop. Jam packed.

On @DisneyPlus and @ESPNPlus

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

Got to work with EJ for the first time as his video/breakdown guy in the intermissions on Tuesday. Had a blast and definitely learned a few things. Guy is legit!

[Erik Johnson @6ErikJohnson]

I love this play by the #LetsGoFlyers the other night. Tippet stutter step with his feet on the entry is perfect deception. Terrific by the @NHLFlyers. #NHL #ESPN

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Sunday, cue all the feelings for an evening of #NHL action‼️

'Inside Out Classic' animated presentation
🏒7p ET | Capitals-Rangers | ESPN+, Disney, Disney Channel, Disney XD

ESPN doubleheader
🏒7p ET | Capitals Rangers
🏒9:30p ET | Blues Avalanche

🔗https://t.co/4Ty0aOCWe8

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

Shaping up to be our best season yet!

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

This past Monday's Boston Bruins vs. New Jersey Devils game delivered ESPN's most-viewed regular season #NHL game in the new rights deal!

🏒 NHL on ESPN networks is averaging 786K viewers, +24% YoY

More: https://t.co/8dWt56USpO

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

You know when Disney and ESPN do an Alt-Cast it's worth watching..Can't wait! Easter night, make your plans to watch!

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

Core memories incoming, April 5!

ESPN, @Disney, @Pixar & the @NHL team up for 'Inside Out Classic'

🏒 Real-time, animated #NHL game ft. @Capitals vs @NYRangers
📍 Hockey Island in Riley's mind
🗓️ 7p ET | ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD

More: https://t.co/JRI6b44sjI

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

@spetershockey I can't believe I'm just seeing this. Incredible breakdown with bubble hockey players. Continually raising the bar!

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

The band is getting back together. NHL on ABC first one of 2026!

[ESPN PR @ESPNPR]

ABC Hockey Saturday is back 🚨

#NHL action continues with a storied Eastern Conference rivalry

🏒 Noon ET | Penguins-Red Wings
🎙️ @espnbob, @rayferraro21, @ESPNRefNHL

Studio | @espnSteveLevy, Mark Messier, @PKSubban1, @emilymkaplan, @Arda

More: https://t.co/cQ2qtVwZvQ

[MikeKataja @MikeKataja]

One of my favorite parts of our Alt-Casts is the layers of storytelling our team puts into the broadcast. On Monday night for Monsters Inc Funday Football, we offered @danorlovsky7 breakdowns like we would for a normal game, but monstrified. Definitely fun ways to teach.

[Austin Karp @AustinKarp]

I love Monsters Inc, so I'm looking forward to checking out tonight's animated alt-cast for Eagles-Chargers.

Disney even sold deals to Colgate & Volkswagen to advertise just on the animated version.

I spoke to ESPN's Tim Reed about the latest effort:

https://t.co/MebG5UKW1A

[NFL @NFL]

TONIGHT: ESPN's Funday Football is back featuring Mike and Sulley from Monsters Inc.!

Don’t miss a real-time animated MNF game between the @Eagles and @Chargers live at 8pm ET on ESPN2, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and the ESPN App

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