Perform network optimization, design of regional network as well as sanity check on antenna configuration. He served a similar role on New York Mets telecasts from 1996 to 2005. Send us your media releases. He listens to a local podcast about the Predators and then goes for a walk to get some coffee. NewJerseyDevils.com is the official web site of the New Jersey Devils, a member team of the National Hockey League ("NHL"). But that risks ignoring a large segment of Christianity, or the Catholic Church in my case and what I cover, of people who respond in different ways and have different political goals and social justice ideals. View Michael Olaughlin results in Florida (FL) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. After that, Loughlin signs off and the race to catch the bus is on. A surprise was the vibrancy and the breadth of how large the movement was when it came to the Catholic pastoral response to people with HIV and AIDS in the 80s and 90s. Tell us why you would like to improve the Mike O'Loughlin musician page. 2018by Michael J. O'Loughlin. A 1979 graduate of Seton Hall University, Loughlin worked as a sideline reporter and pre- and post-game show host for Devils' telecasts on Fox Sports Net New York from 1997 to 2006. (Working with Chico) has been awesome. Matt Loughlin and Chico Resch finish their postgame show Saturday night, after the Devils lost in a shootout to the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena and, after all the preparation to put together two hockey broadcasts in about 28 hours, the time left to catch the team bus becomes the most important number of the moment. He has been a resident of Westfield, New Jersey.[1]. He has been interviewed by a number of media outlets, including NPR, The BBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC. It's one faith that prompts people to respond to contemporary challenges in very different ways. Assist key staff by producing 60 minute DJ sets for Friday night broadcasts. Includes Address (7) Phone (4) Email (19) See Results. Hes got a to-do list: Loughlin then has to make a quick adjustment because Vegas announces at 1:20 p.m. well after the morning skate and coach Gerrard Gallants media scrum that Max Pacioretty is not going to play in the game that night. Just seeing how different their lives are and how there are still common elements where they can connect with one another. Isnt that what you goalies always say?. O'Loughlin started his career in Adelaide in carting. Hes got some good stories. One of Nashvilles best early chances goes off the right post. In 1980, he became assistant sports director at Suburban Cablevision in New Jersey, and in 1982, was promoted to sports director at the station. Loughlins post-lunch routine on the road usually includes last-minute alterations to his charts or notes for the night and time spent walking around. Im offering you the job. He also tapped a pile of resumes, or what I assumed were resumes, and he goes, Ive got to let these people know, one way or another., Of course I took it, but I walked out of there wondering, Does he do that with players, too?. Its been a blast. And it is true to some extent, but what I failed to appreciate was that alongside those confrontations there were many, many LGBT Catholics who were fighting for their lives while also fighting for their faith as they were being kicked out of parishes. They focus on the Devils getting three out of four points during a weekend without Hall, and look ahead to a critical upcoming stretch of the season. It worked out really, really well in terms of her professionalism, her knowledge of the team, her knowledge of the medium.. This is the worst-case scenario, Resch says. Loughlin and Resch sit next to each other on the plane. I noticed you write for America Magazine as well, and a lot of your stories cover faith based questions of social issues and that kind of intersection. On this day, he stays and works in the media room at Prudential Center. Loughlin is a New Jersey native and a proud Seton Hall alum. After the skate comes lunch, and this one has a little extra meaning. OLoughlin hopes to carry on the stories of those who were neglected during such a tragic time for the LGBTQ+ community that were never taught in history classes. He is currently doing breakfast at SAFM in Adelaide. I dont think the Devils coaches will find much fault in their play from this one. Loughlin and Resch sign off from New Jerseys digital radio broadcast at 10:33 p.m. and, after a couple of quick thank yous to the two local men who helped engineer the show, its time to navigate the 300 levels of the arena and find the quickest route downstairs to the bus. That tip had him beat but the post said, Ill take care of that, Keith. What would you say is the biggest thing you've learned about the Catholic Church, through your research and historical analysis of the HIV and AIDS crisis. From 1996-2005, Loughlin was the pre- and post-game host for New York Mets games, as well as play-by-play announcer for selected games over both MSG Network and FSN NY, and in 1998-99 was part of the production team that won a New York Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Programming for Mets on Deck. So I think capturing that story is essential to understanding our political situation today. And they all want a piece of him. I really enjoy the opportunity to chat with others who maybe are in a different place in that struggle, to sort of hear what their story has been like and share some common experiences to help each other out. Taylor Hall is out for the Devils and Paul Stastny is returning for the Golden Knights. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. That meant an interview with the Devils general manager at the time, Lou Lamoriello. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Like you said, individuals interpret things differently and respond in very different ways, even though they may be coming from the same faith community. When its a 1-0 game, you get into these kinds of discussions, Loughlin tells the audience. The Official Site of the New Jersey Devils. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. How did you find your passion for journalism and writing in general? (Corey Masisak), Hes a man of the people, Loughlin says of his partner. I was hired by the Boston Globe and worked there for a couple of years covering the Catholic Church and then started back up in America in 2016. Chico and I are old school. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Loughlin began his broadcasting career in 1979 as a news reporter at WCTC-AM in New Brunswick (NJ). With that restriction now lifted, traveling is a much easier and less stressful part of the job, other than the times when they need to hustle to reach the bus. Loughlin is a 1979 graduate of Seton Hall University, where he received a B.S. So for me, it's been a personal quest to capture these stories before it's too late because so many of the people who were doing this important ministry at the time or this activism at the time, are getting older and passing away and the stories have never been captured. I had never heard that before.. Thats one of his great traits., Listen back to the interviews from the skate and send the audio to Josh Lachot, who works for Skyview Networks and produces the Devils broadcast from Phoenix, Make notes to use from the audio that wont air on the pregame show, Go over the plan for intermission interviews (the Vegas game includes a pre-recorded segment with Rob Lippolis from the Binghamton Devils), Proof the ad reads hell need to do at specific times in the broadcast, Read through the game notes and check on any league news/trends that might mean late additions to his game charts, Find power-play/penalty-killing numbers from the past five games, because Resch likes recent special teams data more than season numbers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you. During that time, he has also served as the play-by-play announcer for selected Devils games. Poll: Who should replace Ben Fordham on drive next month? NHL teams have plenty of back-to-backs each season, but the Devils dont have many that include a trip to a Western Conference city. We certainly weren't taught this history in religious ed, in parishes, and I think there's still a bit of a taboo nature about it. Was there anything that surprised you about it or interesting things that came up when you're doing the research? He frequently gives talks on a range of Catholic issues. Resides in Saint Augustine, FL. At one point early in the third period, Loughlin notes that the crowd is pretty quiet, but that it wont be on Broadway after the game. To be honest I was thrilled to get back. Join Facebook to connect with Mike O'loughlin and others you may know. The Devils skipping the afternoon skate gives him an opportunity to explore some of the places hes read about in Lewis book, but also adds a little extra work for him just before showtime. And if we fail to understand the religious motivations for those responses, we won't understand fully what's actually happening in society. I've been really fortunate that there was this creative outlet where I could bring my passion for religion with my love of writing and asking questions. He is currently writing for America Media and has written for The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and more. Matt and his wife Maggie, reside in Westfield, NJ, with their three sons: Matthew, Conor and Liam. His knowledge of the game is superb, Loughlin said. That shared trait has helped them develop on-air rapport to match their off-air friendship. I think that's an underappreciated element of how the press covers society. OLoughlin started his career in Adelaide in carting in 1972 and has worked in a heap of stations both On-Air and in programming, including 3XY, Krock, BayFM, 4CA and 4RO to name just a few. The bells are ringing for Keith again, Resch says. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. It was the moments before that when Loughlin and Resch found ways to be insightful and entertaining during a game that, by Loughlins own admission was not exactly a barnburner in terms of displaying their talents and chemistry. Produce news and sports packages for Newcenter 88 and FM 88 sports staff. From the field to the booth: These New Jersey athletes became sports broadcasters", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matt_Loughlin&oldid=1016863072, This page was last edited on 9 April 2021, at 13:38. It took generations and years and fighting to keep that space friendly and welcoming to the community. All About Jazz musician pages are maintained by musicians, publicists and trusted members like you. by Brandy Daniels [1] Saturday becomes the type of game where they need to rely on their research and rapport a little bit more. One of Lamoriellos stipulations when he was in charge of the club was that the broadcasters did not fly on the teams chartered plane. Resch and Loughlin both catch up with Pete Weber, the longtime Predators announcer, before the game. will hang up the headphones next month, when he retires after 40 years on the airwaves.He has had a long broadcasting career, starting out as a "cartridge operator" in Adelaide back in 1972. Theyll come to our booth and were on the air, but its OK. Theyll yell, Chi-cooooo, and hell acknowledge them so thats cool.. What draws you to the intersection of faith and social issues? Share on twitter Share on facebook 3SRFM Mike 'Locco' O'Loughlin Recent comments (0) Post new comment Load more posts Jobs 6PR Digital Content Producer Resch might be a master storyteller, but Weber has one for him that he doesnt know, from the days when Weber was working for the Los Angeles Kings and Resch was a goaltender for the Islanders. He began his SportsChannel New York/FSN career in 1989 as announcer/reporter for Hofstra University football and lacrosse telecasts. So I think the most rewarding part has been taking the stories of people I've gotten to know over the years through interviews, people whose lives are presented in the book, and then sharing them with younger people who never ever would have come across those stories and seeing how they've impacted their lives in a real way. Privacy Policy | We do not sell or share your personal information | 2023 All About Jazz & Jazz Near You . What are current challenges where we can draw lessons from that time and apply them to today's challenges? It kind of gave me strength and fortitude and consolation that there was a possibility to live with integrity in the institution. Resch sits down with Pavel Zacha and then Nico Hischier. The announcement was made by Devils CEO/ President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello. It didnt last long. But hes picked it up well. "Michael O'Loughlin On AIDS And The Church". One year later, Loughlin began hosting the New Jersey Nets pre- and post-game shows, as well as a limited number of Devils and New York Islanders games.