He is best known as a sportscaster for CBC Sports, having worked for the network from 1985 to 1997, when he joined the Red Wings. He was a former member of the Greater Toronto Hockey League and played up to four games per night while in college.
Daniels is now in his 19th season as the team’s voice and residing in Birmingham, Michigan.
Where Is Ken Daniels? What Happened To Red Wings Sports Announcer?
Ken Daniels, the red wings sports announcer, was absent on the Bally Sports Detroit coverage of the recent NHL match due to illness.
The management has claimed that Ken is ill and “under the weather.” However, they have not disclosed any details about the severity or type of illness.
Trevor Thompson, a 5-time Emmy-winning reporter, replaced the sportscaster for the game.
In 2017, Ken Daniels shared his experience of being a parent of an addict. His son, Jamie Daniels, had traveled to Florida to seek treatment for an opiate addiction stemming from pills he received after having his wisdom teeth removed.
A toxicology study completed months later confirmed the suspicions, revealing the presence of acute heroin and fentanyl, a synthetic opioid most likely ingested as a tablet. Unfortunately, Jamie died in 2016 at the age of 23.
Fans Notice That Ken Daniels Is Missing
Fans on Twitter were not hesitant to express their concern over the absence of Ken Daniels in the Bally Sports show.
While some raised their queries regarding Ken’s health, other users expressed their dissatisfaction with the commentary of other reporters. Ken’s supporters offered their prayers for his health.
Ken’s fans adore his energy and expressive commentary skills, which spark excitement and thrill among the audience.
Ken has openly talked about his mental issues and anxiety following his son’s death, Jamie Daniels, in 2016. Some netizens hoped that his absence has nothing to do with the traumatic incident.
Is Ken Daniels Leaving The Network?
Ken Daniels has not confirmed any speculations about leaving the Bally Sports Detroit show on the network.
During the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Daniels worked as a regular broadcaster for Versus. Daniels is a part-time play-by-play commentator for NBC Sports’ NHL games and Fox Sports Detroit’s Big Ten Hockey games.
Daniels has been a member of Detroit Sports Media since 1948 when pioneer Tigers broadcaster Ty Tyson formed the organization.
DSM presented Daniels with the Ty Tyson Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting during an on-ice ceremony at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Sept. 30, 2011, before a Red Wings game.
Ken released his book, “If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings,” in October 2017.