Saultsports TV today announced their game and studio commentators for this season’s Algoma Thunderbird Men’s and Women’s basketball games, which will be streamed live exclusively on OUA TV and broadcasted LIVE on TruHous Sports Radio.
Mike Magli and Daniel Scarpino will call the majority of Thunderbird women’s and men’s basketball games on OUA TV for the 2024 – 2025 season.
Algoma Thunderbird Basketball game and studio production teams will be led by producers Jay and Shaw Houslander along with Chris Carr carrying out the camera duties again this season.
November
November 8 Queens Qaels @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
November 9 Ontario Tech Ridgebacks @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
January
January 10 Western Mustangs @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
January 11 Western Mustangs @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
January 24 Windsor Lancers @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
January 11 Windsor Lancers @ Algoma Thunderbirds (3:00 p.m/5:00 p.m)
January 31 Laurentian Voyageurs @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
February
February 1 Nipissing Lakers @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
February 14 Guelph Gryphons @ Algoma Thunderbirds (6:00 p.m/8:00 p.m)
February 15 Guelph Gryphons @ Algoma Thunderbirds (2:00 p.m/4:00 p.m)
*(women/mens game times)
“I am very much looking forward to working alongside my friend and co-commentator, Mike Magli, as well as working with the entire Sault Sports staff this upcoming Algoma Thunderbird basketball season. This season, I anticipate further on-court improvement and unified culture in both Algoma University basketball teams. I look forward to seeing both teams take the floor and supporting the coaches of both teams in their respective seasons,” said Scarpino.
“We’re so fortunate to have Mike and Daniel as a part of our Saultsports TV Sports family,” says Jay Houslander, founder, Saultsports TV. “There is no finer ambassador for the OUA Basketball and everything we bring with our coverage of the OUA, and we’re thrilled to extend our relationship with these two incredible Sault Ste Marie sports personalities.”
“I am excited to be back for another season of thrilling Algoma Thunderbird’s basketball action on Sault Sports TV. It is a thrill to collaborate with this passionate broadcast team to bring the best sights and sounds of OUA basketball to our viewers. Our goal is to deliver an entertaining, insightful broadcast to our Thunderbird fans, students, families, as well as out of town fans that tune in. We look forward to showcasing the Algoma women’s/men’s basketball players and coaches this season” said Magli.
Saultsports TV’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any streamer in Northern Ontario, featuring live coverage including Algoma Thunderbird soccer and basketball, High School Football, High School Girls and Boys Basketball, High School Girls and Boys Volleyball, High School Girls and Boys Volleyball, High School Hockey, Sault Sabercats and much more. Saultsports TV also offers weekly sports programming on the Saultsports TV channel.
“Mike and Daniel are one of the most versatile and knowledgeable analysts in Northern Ontario covering OUA basketball. They watch every Thunderbird game and study all aspects of the key players and teams across the league. That commitment will only enhance our first-class presentation. This duo will entertain and inform fans at the highest level,” added Houslander.
