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Friday, February 13, 2026

ESPN’s Arda Öcal on Why International Hockey Is Having a Moment | Radio Row 2026

ESPN broadcaster Arda Öcal joins Front Office Sports from Super Bowl Radio Row to break down how niche sports, international hockey, and creative storytelling are shaping the future of sports media.

From ESPN’s cult-favorite The Ocho, to the resurgence of international competition like USA vs Canada hockey, to why the NHL’s Stadium Series and Four Nations tournament worked so well—Öcal explains what today’s fans actually want to watch and why collaboration between leagues and media matters more than ever.

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