Dan Rusanowsky

Dan Rusanowsky (born December 31, 1960 in Milford, Connecticut) is an American sports broadcaster, best known being for the radio play-by-play announcer for the San Jose Sharks since the team's inaugural season in 1991–92. His tenure with the team has earned him the title as the Voice of the San Jose Sharks.

Early life and career

Before arriving in the Bay Area, Rusanowsky provided the radio play-by-play call for the American Hockey League’s New Haven Nighthawks and was the voice of St. Lawrence University's NCAA Division I hockey program from 1979–86. He received a bachelor’s degree at St. Lawrence and subsequently earned his M.B.A. at Clarkson University.

Dan is an Eagle Scout.

San Jose Sharks

He is responsible for producing all of the broadcasts, and has worked with a variety of color commentators over his 18 seasons with the Sharks. Currently, his broadcast partner is Bret Hedican. Rusanowsky also operates and administers the San Jose Sharks Radio Network, which began in 1991 and brings Sharks broadcasts to Northern California. Additionally, Rusanowsky is one of a select few play-by-play announcers who have called the NHL Game of the Week on Westwood One Radio Network.