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Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs Instant Classic Game 6: "Rocky Mountain High" Dallas Stars (52-21-9, 7-5) vs. Colorado Avalanche (50-25-7, 6-4) w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Ian Genge 5-17-24This game was truly outstanding. Join the trio of John Ott, Alec Nava and Ian Genge for an epic call! The winner awaits the Edmonton Oilers or Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Finals! 2024-05-183h 52
Hopeless Sports Guy"A Showcase of Skill" NCAA Men's Hockey Midwest Regional Final: Michigan Wolverines (22-14-3, 11-11-2-1) vs. Michigan State Spartans (25-9-3, 16-6-2) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 3-31-24The Michigan State Spartans were going for a fifth victory in six meetings over the Michigan Wolverines after just winning the "Big Ten Tournament" last week. The Wolverines were determined as a spot to the "Frozen Four" was on the line. There were some electric plays in this one and I was happy to be joined by Alec Nava! 2024-04-012h 40
Hopeless Sports Guy"Heartbeat" Vegas Golden Knights (35-23-7) vs. Calgary Flames (31-28-5) w/ John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 3-14-24This was a loaded broadcast as Cooper Hopkins and I take you through a wild game. Alongside a start from youngster Dustin Wolf the Flames looked really locked in. Vegas is fresh off making some moves at the deadline are eyeing a big four-point swing game and want to lock in at least that third spot in the Pacific.
We talk trades, teams, plans and more! 2024-03-152h 43
Hopeless Sports Guy"Tension Filled" Seattle Kraken (26-23-11) vs. Calgary Flames (30-25-5) w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 3-4-24There was lot to get to tonight between Calgary and Seattle and Cooper Hopkins joined me to break it all down.
We will have much to also break down next week as CGY will face Colorado and Vegas after the deadline. (At that time, we will discuss the moves made and expect to see a joined cast on Tues or Thurs)2024-03-052h 27
Hopeless Sports Guy"Battle of Alberta Re-Ignited" Calgary Flames (27-25-5) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-19-2) w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Cooper Hopkins 2-24-24The Calgary Flames were looking to get the first victory over the season against the Edmonton Oilers. This contest was covered by the trio John Ott, (@JohnRyanOtt) Alec Nava (@DatYinzerAlec) and Copper Hopkins (@CooperHopkins
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Hopeless Sports Guy"Missing an Old Flame" Detroit Red Wings (27-18-6) vs. Vancouver Canucks (36-12-6) NHL P-B-P w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Cooper Hopkins 2-15-24Alec Nava joined me through most of the contest before I finished out the game with Cooper Hopkins. I wasn't as discouraged after the game on Tuesday... as it was "Old Flames" that won the game between the Red Wings and Canucks. 2024-02-162h 45
Hopeless Sports Guy"2024 Duel in the D" Instant Classic: Michigan Wolverines (14-10-3, 7-8-2) vs. Michigan State Spartans (19-7-3, 13-4-2) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 2-10-24MSU hasn't won the "Iron D" trophy since the inaugural start of the tournament in 2016. But the Spartans have one of the best hockey programs in school history and a seriously good netminder in Trey Augustine. They are the favorite against Michigan and look to go 3-1-0 in the season series.
This game was physical, fast, frantic and downright nasty at times and I think Alec and I walked into another terrific broadcast and enjoyed calling the game with you. 2024-02-112h 24
Hopeless Sports Guy"Historic Win Streak" Edmonton Oilers (29-15-1) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (29-15-6) w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Cooper Hopkins 2-6-24The Edmonton Oilers have won 16 games in a row. If they win tonight, it would tie an NHL franchise record of 17-straight with the 1992-1993 Pittsburgh Penguins. The problem is that they are facing the Vegas Golden Knights. Join the trio that takes you through all of the excitement! 2024-02-072h 37
Hopeless Sports Guy"Response" Toronto Maple Leafs (21-13-8) vs. Calgary Flames (21-18-5) w/John Ott and Cooper Hopkins 1-18-24This ended up being a game that went down to the wire and it was full of up and down moments.
Join @JohnRyanOtt & @CooperHopkins as we call the @MapleLeafs and the @NHLFlames. #LeafsForever have dropped four straight and could treat this game as a must win inside a brutal road trip. The #Flames have won four in a row and are rolling back in the hunt.
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Hopeless Sports Guy"Adversity" Calgary Flames (19-18-5) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (24-13-5) w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 1-13-24The Flames have been playing well lately and they have needed to because all of the teams above them have been winning. I had the nightcap of a full 16-game schedule and was joined by Cooper Hopkins with some postgame and late period thoughts. We will both be covering a full broadcast next week! (:2024-01-141h 57
Hopeless Sports Guy"Counterattack" Seattle Kraken (17-14-9) vs. Washington Capitals (19-13-6) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 1-11-24Opportunistic were the Seattle Kraken against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Alec Nava joins to combine on the call as we talk about headlines, the league scoreboard and some bonus OT calls! 2024-01-122h 37
Hopeless Sports Guy"A Cavalcade of Stars" Instant Classic: Calgary Flames (11-13-3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (16-9-2) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 12-11-23There always seems to be a classic game when I am on the call with Cooper Hopkins and this contest between the Flames and Avalanche was something special. Even if you don't root for either of these teams... it should be illegal to miss this game. As always we talked about the latest happenings in the league and around the sports world during the intermission. 2023-12-122h 44
Hopeless Sports GuyIn-Season Tournament Final: Indiana Pacers (12-8, 6-0) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (14-9, 6-0) w/Alec Nava and John Ott 12-9-23The Lakers imposed their will in this game as Anthony Davis put up an historic performance!2023-12-103h 10
Hopeless Sports GuyNBA In-Season Tournament Semi: New Orleans Pelicans (12-10, 4-1) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (13-9, 5-0) w/Alec Nava and John Ott 12-7-23LeBron James made sure the Lakers were going to the In-Season Final on Saturday!2023-12-082h 18
Hopeless Sports GuyNBA In-Season Tournament QF Instant Classic: Phoenix Suns (12-8, 3-1) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (12-9, 4-0) w/Alec Nava & John Ott 12-5-23The Lakers defense came to play and it carried them through a poor shooting night. The Suns would respond and it came down to the wire. 2023-12-062h 31
Hopeless Sports GuyNBA In-Season Quarterfinal Instant Classic: Boston Celtics (15-4, 3-1) vs. Indiana Pacers (10-8, 4-0) w/Alec Nava and John Ott 12-4-23This was a thrilling contest! The winner heads to Las Vegas in the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament. 2023-12-052h 11
Hopeless Sports GuyInstant Classic: "Effort Level" Dallas Stars (13-5-2) vs. Calgary Flames (9-10-3) w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 11-30-23This was the best game of the year to date and Cooper Hopkins and I split the call the whole way through alongside plenty of intermission topics. Don't miss this one! 2023-12-012h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyTampa Bay Lightning (10-6-5) vs. Colorado Avalanche (14-6-0) w/ John Ott & Alec Nava 11-27-23It was a matchup that both of us were waiting for, and it didn't disappoint. 2023-11-282h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyIn-Season Tourney Group B: Los Angeles Clippers (3-6) vs. Denver Nuggets (8-2) NBA P-B-P w/John Ott & Alec Nava 11-14-23This was my first NBA assignment for the season and it was the big four of the Clippers alongside the league standard of the Denver Nuggets. It was a great game alongside Alec Nava. 2023-11-152h 36
Hopeless Sports GuyColorado Avalanche (8-5-0) vs. Seattle Kraken (5-7-3) w/ John Ott & Alec Nava 11-13-23It was the last meeting of the regular season between the Colorado Avalanche and the Seattle Kraken. It was entertaining per usual, join Alec and I on the call. 2023-11-142h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyInstant Classic: Seattle Kraken (4-6-3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (8-3-0) w/John Ott, Alec Nava & Cooper Hopkins 11-9-23This game was one of the best in the regular season to date. Join the trio of John Ott, Alec Nava and Cooper Hopkins as we go through the entire game and have some fun!2023-11-102h 32
Hopeless Sports GuyDetroit Red Wings (7-4-1) vs. New York Rangers (8-2-1) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 11-7-23A completely one-sided game turned into a frantic finish. 2023-11-082h 29
Hopeless Sports Guy"Early Season Powerhouses" Boston Bruins (9-1-1) vs. Dallas Stars (7-2-1) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 11-6-23Join Alec Nava and I as we take an early season look at two of the better teams in the league alongside the Boston Bruins and the Dallas Stars. This game got crazy (and a little weird) in the end! 2023-11-072h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyWorld Series Game 4: "Spot Starts" Texas Rangers (90-72, 11-4) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, 10-5) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 10-31-23We knew runs were going to be scored... but Alec and I never expected this!2023-11-013h 25
Hopeless Sports GuyWorld Series Game 3: Texas Rangers (90-72, 10-4) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, 10-4) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 10-30-23This was a great game that featured a fantastic pitching performance. Can Texas play its best game of the playoffs?2023-10-312h 56
Hopeless Sports GuyPitching Clinic World Series Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, 9-4) vs. Texas Rangers (90-72, 10-3) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 10-28-23Merrill Kelly was outstanding and gave the Texas Rangers no quarter in a look to tie the World Series at 1-1. 2023-10-293h 04
Hopeless Sports GuyInstant Classic: World Series Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, 9-3) vs. Texas Rangers (90-72, 9-3) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 10-27-23If this is how the entire 2023 World Series will play out.. then we are all in for a treat!2023-10-284h 08
Hopeless Sports GuyInstant Classic: NLCS Game 7: "A Trip to the World Series" Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, 8-3) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, 8-4) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 10-24-23This was an amazing contest between two really good teams! Don't miss this one. It was also a very busy sports day!2023-10-253h 37
Hopeless Sports GuyALCS Game 7: "A Lone Star Trip to the World Series" Texas Rangers (90-72, 8-3) vs. Houston Astros (90-72, 6-4) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 10-23-23The Texas Rangers weren't messing around! Join Alec and I on the call. 2023-10-243h 39
Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (2-2-1) vs. Detroit Red Wings (4-1-0) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 10-22-23The Detroit Red Wings have been on target heading into this contest with a 9-for-18 powerplay and 4.80 goals accounted for per game. The Calgary Flames are trying to end a 5-game road stand on the right note. 2023-10-232h 05
Hopeless Sports GuyALCS Game 3: Houston Astros (90-72, 3-3) vs. Texas Rangers (90-72, 7-0) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 10-18-23It was a game that the Astros had to have... and now all of a sudden we may have a series again. This was an outstanding game with some sparkling defense. 2023-10-192h 06
Hopeless Sports GuyNLCS Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks (84-78, 4-2) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (90-72, 6-1) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 10-7-23The Philadelphia Phillies put up a completely one-sided showcase-level performance. 2023-10-183h 16
Hopeless Sports GuyRing of Fire: Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames "Saddledome Home Opener" w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 10-11-23In just the second night of the 2023-2024 NHL season, we had an extremely thrilling game in the first broadcast year alongside Cooper Hopkins. As you can expect, we had some lively intermission banter and shared more than a few laughs! Join in on this electric contest! 2023-10-122h 51
Hopeless Sports Guy"Banner Knight" Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 10-10-23For most teams, it's hard to replicate an effort against a solid team on such an emotional night. The Vegas Golden Knights are not most teams... and the Seattle Kraken found that out quickly. 2023-10-112h 39
Hopeless Sports Guy2023 MLB Wild Card Game 1: Texas Rangers (90-72) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (99-63) w/Alec Nava (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color) 10-3-23Alec Nava took care of the heavy lifting as I'm battling a virus. But the audio was clean as Alec takes you through the P-B-P and I handled color. It was a great pitching matchup. Can the Rays finally got away from a recent postseason slump? This Rangers lineup is very deep and talented. 2023-10-042h 38
Hopeless Sports GuyThe Wild Card Push: Houston Astros (86-71) vs. Seattle Mariners (84-72) MLB P-B-P w/John Ott and Alec Nava 9-26-23These are two teams that are fighting to get into the playoffs and this game featured plenty of ebb and flow. 2023-09-273h 10
Hopeless Sports GuyClutch Performances: Seattle Mariners (50-49) vs. Minnesota Twins (53-48) w/John Ott & Alec Nava 7-24-23A great pitching performance from Castillo and Maeda... and then some clutch performances from both teams led to a great game for both Alec and I to call our first MLB game as a duo. 2023-07-252h 44
Hopeless Sports GuyNHL Free Agency Frenzy (2023 Edition) w/Cooper Hopkins & John Ott 7-13-23This is the show in its entirety that is manufactured in a different light this year. It's based on topics, the official opening of the window and our standings and predictions for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. Listen to the show at your own pace, but we kept the segments moving as timely as possible while throwing in our thoughts for almost every team! 2023-07-141h 55
Hopeless Sports Guy"A Dream Realized" Stanley Cup Finals Game 5: Florida Panthers (42-32-8, 13-7) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9. 15-6) w/ John Ott and Cooper Hopkins 6-13-23It's always fun to do a Stanley Cup Finals broadcast, the game may have gotten out of hand.... but Cooper Hopkins and I take you through the entire thing!2023-06-143h 15
Hopeless Sports GuyInstant Classic: "A Sense of Desperation" Stanley Cup Finals Game 3: Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, 14-5) vs. Florida Panthers (42-32-8, 12-6) w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 6-8-23It was a game that I called a must win and alongside Cooper Hopkins (and thank you to Alec Nava, Ian Genge, Sean Jarrett and Dustin Hall) it was a game that carried intrigue for the first time in this series.2023-06-093h 24
Hopeless Sports Guy"What In The World Was That!" Stanley Cup Finals Game 2: Florida Panthers (42-32-8, 12-5) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, 13-5) w/John Ott & Cooper HopkinsAlongside Cooper Hopkins, I take you through the first period. Cooper takes the second period, and both of our intermission conversations were can't miss. Alec Nava and Ian Genge joined me for the backend of the game during the third period and helped finished it off. I thank them for sticking with me the whole way through. Should something happen in terms of a sweep, I may just cherry pick some coverage, if not for a delayed call. It is looking that way.
As far as Game 2, it was very entertaining! But my goodness...2023-06-062h 57
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Finals Game 1: Florida Panthers (42-32-8, 12-4) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, 12-5) w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins 6-3-22The Stanley Cup Finals are always exciting. Cooper Hopkins joined me for the opener between the Panthers and the Golden Knights and was very tense throughout. Our first intermission was a great discussion of Craig Conroy as GM of the Flames. Don’t miss it. There was a slight audio issue from the third period that will be cleaned up in the next contest, as the Twitter Spaces app crashed, there won't be any interference from speakerphone if needed in Game 2!)2023-06-043h 08
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs WCF Game 6: Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, 11-5) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, 10-8) w/ John Ott (P-B-P) & Dustin Hall (Color) 5-29-23The Vegas Golden Knights were trying to get to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2018 in the original "Golden Misfit" inaugural season. 2023-05-302h 22
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs WCF Game 5: Stars-Golden Knights w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Dustin Hall (Color) 5-27-23It's becoming a real possibility that the Stars are gaining momentum against the Golden Knights. 2023-05-282h 38
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs WCF Game 4: Vegas Golden Knights (51-22-9, 11-3) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, 8-8) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Dustin Hall (Color)Leading into Game 4, with Stars captain Jamie Benn suspended and the injury to Evgenii Dadonov it would have been simple for Dallas to concede this game. Dustin Hall joins me for the third period and beyond as we witness something special.
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Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs Game 7 Instant Classic: Seattle Kraken (46-28-8, 7-7) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, 7-5) WC Semi's w/Cooper Hopkins & John Ott 5-15-23This was a game that didn't have a ton of scoring, but the pulse-pounding moments rarely subsided. Cooper Hopkins and I take you through the action and give our thoughts on the playoff landscape during intermission. Don't miss this one. 2023-05-162h 32
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs Game 3: Dallas Stars (47-21-14, 5-3) vs. Seattle Kraken (46-28-8, 5-4) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 5-7-23Cooper Hopkins joins me in Game 3 of the series between the Dallas Stars and the Seattle Kraken. This was the complete reversal against two good teams that can give the confidence that either one of these teams can go pretty deep in a 2023 playoff run.2023-05-082h 47
Hopeless Sports GuyGame 7: New York Rangers (47-22-13, 3-3) vs. New Jersey Devils (52-22-8, 3-3) w/Alec Nava (P-B-P) John Ott (Color) Ian and Owen "Redbox" 5-1-23This was a game that left me speechless. 2023-05-022h 48
Hopeless Sports GuyGame 7: Seattle Kraken (46-28-8, 3-3) vs. Colorado Avalanche (51-24-7, 3-3) w/Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color) 4-30-23The Seattle Kraken are trying to win its first series in playoff history against the defending Stanley Cup Champions in the Colorado Avalanche. John Ott opens the game (off- double duty with the Waterford Sharks) and Cooper Hopkins closes out the contest. (and saved me big time!) This was a special broadcast in so many ways. 2023-05-012h 56
Hopeless Sports GuyGame 5 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning (46-30-6, 1-3) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (50-21-11, 3-1) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 4-27-23It's the chance for the Maple Leafs to do something for the first time since 2004. The Lightning will have to take three-straight elimination games... but this is a team that knows what it takes. 2023-04-282h 35
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Playoffs Game 5: Seattle Kraken (46-28-8, 2-2) vs. Colorado Avalanche (51-24-7, 2-2) w/John Ott (P-B-P) and Cooper Hopkins (Color) 4-26-23It was the first time I was able to reconnect with Cooper Hopkins since the start of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Not only will we take you across all eight series during the intermission, we have the main course of a fantastic Game 5, in which someone will take a 3-2 series lead after tonight. Don't miss this one. 2023-04-272h 42
Hopeless Sports GuySeattle Kraken Playoff Debut Against Defending Champion Avalanche! "Climate Pledge Arena Hosts First NHL Playoff Game!" w/John Ott (P-B-P) Alec Nava (Color) & Ian. 4-22-23It was a wild scene in Seattle and a very entertaining playoff game between the Avalanche and the Kraken! 2023-04-232h 20
Hopeless Sports GuyOilers-Kings Game 3 Stanley Cup Playoffs w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Don Tottingham (Color) 4-21-23This was yet another fantastic game between these two rivals... and not only did we have a great time with the call, Don did a great job. 2023-04-222h 53
Hopeless Sports GuyThe Tiebreaker Game: Calgary Flames (36-27-15) vs. Winnipeg Jets (43-31-3) w/ Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 4-5-23If you are looking for something to believe in, or want intrigue on a quiet NHL schedule... the Flames must win this game in regulation to gain ground on the Jets and take the series tie-breaker. If the Jets win, Calgary has its season come to an end. Cooper Hopkins takes you through the first and third periods. John Ott handles the second period while we discuss what looms ahead for the playoff landscape. 2023-04-062h 59
Hopeless Sports GuyThe Drive For Five: San Diego State Aztecs (32-6) vs. UConn Huskies (30-8) NCAA MBB National Championship Game w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 4-3-23This incredible 2023 NCAA MBB Tournament will close tonight. Will it be the Huskies or the Aztecs that take title?2023-04-042h 22
Hopeless Sports GuyFinal Four Broadcast: Miami Hurricanes (29-7) vs. UConn Huskies (29-8) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 4-1-23In the nightcap of the Final Four it was now up to the Hurricanes and Huskies to duke it out, to see who goes to the National Championship game against the Aztecs. 2023-04-022h 15
Hopeless Sports GuyMLB Opening Day 2023: Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners (w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins) 3-30-23It's Opening Day of the 2023 MLB Season. Join the two-man booth of John Ott and Cooper Hopkins as we take you through a good matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Seattle Mariners! The new rules made for a much better pace to the game and still kept the excitement. This should be a fun year! 2023-03-312h 16
Hopeless Sports GuyThe Implosion: Calgary Flames (31-24-15) vs. Los Angeles Kings (40-20-10) w/ John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 3-20-23This ended up being one of those games, but we did get a live look-in in the second intermission that was fun! All things considered though, this was good to have saved for the memory banks because I'm sure it will be a talking point for awhile (even after the NHL 2022-2023 season is over). 2023-03-212h 35
Hopeless Sports GuyA Glimmer of Hope: Calgary Flames (30-24-14) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (42-20-6) w/John Ott (P-B-P) &Cooper Hopkins (Color) 3-16-23The Calgary Flames are 0-7-1 all-time at T-Mobile Arena. The Vegas Golden Knights have won four-straight games. If the Flames win tonight, not only can they make a statement.... but they can pull within three points of the last Wild Card spot. Cooper Hopkins joined me to take in this game late. 2023-03-171h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyDallas Stars (36-17-13) vs. Seattle Kraken (37-22-7) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 3-13-23The Dallas Stars have been on some kind of goal scoring run lately. They looked to continue that against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.2023-03-142h 31
Hopeless Sports GuyMinnesota Wild (35-21-6) vs. Calgary Flames (27-22-13) (w/Cooper Hopkins and John Ott) 3-4-23The Wild have been closing down games. The Flames need points to keep playoff hopes alive. John Ott takes on the first period, while Cooper Hopkins closes out the game. We went through some big time results in the first period intermission as well as some trades (of deadline day). In the second intermission we discussed some quotes, critical questions and a gaff from ESPN programming. 2023-03-052h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyToronto Maple Leafs (37-16-8) vs. Calgary Flames (27-21-13) w/ Cooper Hopkins & John Ott 3-2-23It's trade deadline eve. Join Cooper Hopkins and I as we take you through the game and the moves. John Ott has the first half call and Cooper Hopkins closes out another nail-biting game. 2023-03-032h 39
Hopeless Sports GuyGoal Scoring Show: New Jersey Devils (39-15-5) vs. Colorado Avalanche (34-19-5) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 3-1-23When you get a battle between inter-conference teams like the Devils and the Avalanche... the potential for something special is tangible. Join Alec Nava and myself as we take you through this wild contest. 2023-03-022h 41
Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (27-20-12) vs. Colorado Avalanche (32-19-5) w/Cooper Hopkins & John Ott 2-25-23This was a game coming in that both the Flames and Avalanche needed badly. There were some electric goals and heavyweight bouts. Don't miss this contest as Cooper Hopkins and I take you through it.2023-02-262h 48
Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (27-10-11) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (34-18-5) w/ Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color) 2-23-23This was a giant game for both the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights. Plenty of ebb and flow. We take you through the game and include a lively intermission and postgame show per usual! 2023-02-242h 42
Hopeless Sports GuyDetroit Red Wings (25-20-8) vs. Calgary Flames (25-18-11) w/Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 2-16-23It's the last meeting of the regular season between these two teams. Detroit has been on fire. Calgary is trying to improve playoff positioning. It was a lively call... and a strong intermission discussion per usual. 2023-02-172h 38
Hopeless Sports GuyDallas Mavericks-Sacramento Kings (w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Dustin Hall (Color) 2-11-23It was the first time that Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were on the floor together. This game was exciting the whole way through! 2023-02-121h 40
Hopeless Sports GuyFriendly Rivalry and Bonus Content: Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red Wings (w/Cooper Hopkins & John Ott) 2-9-23It's the first time this season that our favorite teams (Cooper: Calgary Flames; John: Detroit Red Wings) get to play head-to-head. Lets have some fun with a spilt broadcast, go around the league with us during intermission and stick around for some bonus hockey a Super Bowl prediction! 2023-02-102h 43
Hopeless Sports GuyThe King: LeBron Breaks NBA Scoring Record w/Griffin Kass (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color) 2-8-23The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers played a close game, and alongside Griffin Kass on P-B-P we included the audio from the ceremony. 2023-02-082h 24
Hopeless Sports GuyInstant Classic: Calgary Flames (24-17-9) vs. New York Rangers (27-14-8) w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color)Hands down the best game of the 2022-2023 season!2023-02-072h 37
Hopeless Sports GuyBruins-Lightning "Beasts of the East" w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 1-26-23In a recent stretch of mind-blowing games during this week... here is another one! It would be great to watch these two in the playoffs. Here's hoping! 2023-01-272h 51
Hopeless Sports GuyCapitals-Avalanche w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Alec Nava (Color) 1-24-23These two teams may be going in opposite directions at the moment... but the game still came down to the wire!2023-01-252h 13
Hopeless Sports GuyColumbus Blue Jackets vs. Calgary Flames "The Return of Johnny Hockey" w/Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 1-23-23Cooper Hopkins and I witnessed something special that had been talked about for awhile. The game itself was just as good. 2023-01-242h 57
Hopeless Sports GuyLightning-Kraken w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 1-16-23Cooper Hopkins joined for the first period of this contest. It was a fun game between Tampa and Seattle. I also think it ended up being a lesson too. Join in. 2023-01-171h 44
Hopeless Sports GuyWinnipeg Jets (27-14-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (21-13-6) Alec Nava (P-B-P) w/John Ott (Color) & Redbox (Extra) 1-13-23The Jets were trying to look to continue dominance even off a back-to-back. 2023-01-142h 35
Hopeless Sports Guy2023 WJC Semifinals USA-Canada w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 1-4-23It's the United States vs. Canada for the chance to play in the finals on Thursday! Join us on the call. 2023-01-052h 53
Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (15-12-6) vs. Los Angeles Kings (18-12-5) (w/Cooper Hopkins and John Ott)It's a pre-Christmas battle in the Pacific Division between the Flames and Kings that really found its pace throughout. Join Cooper Hopkins and John Ott as we call one more NHL tilt before the end of 2022!
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Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (13-11-4) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (17-5-6) w/John Ott (P-B-P) and Alec Nava (Color) 12-10-22Alec Nava joined me for this exciting "Hockey Night in Canada" contest. He is a walking encyclopedia of hockey knowledge. It was back-and-forth and it was crazy! 2022-12-112h 37
Hopeless Sports GuyDetroit Red Wings (13-7-5) vs. Florida Panthers (12-10-4) w/ John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 12-8-22It was a Hulu and ESPN+ only tilt. Cooper Hopkins joined me to save my sanity! A one-sided contest... as Florida put Detroit on notice. 2022-12-092h 12
Hopeless Sports GuyWild-Flames (w/John Ott and Cooper Hopkins 12-7-22)It was a game that was a bit all over the place! Cooper Hopkins took control of the third period. Per usual, we had to share a few laughs... and I wouldn't have it any other way!2022-12-081h 46
Hopeless Sports GuyFlorida Panthers (10-8-4) vs. Calgary Flames (9-9-3) Matthew Tkachuk 's Return to the Saddledome 11-29-22John Ott and Cooper Hopkins take you through the contest. Both teams needed a win and wanted to make a statement. 2022-11-301h 51
Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (7-6-2) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1) w/Cooper Hopkins & John Ott 11-17-22The Flames and Lightning do battle at Amalie Arena. John Ott will take you through the first half of the play-by-play. Cooper Hopkins closes out the contest. Join us and listen to full intermissions with post-game content. It got pretty heated and the assessments stayed honest.2022-11-183h 03
Hopeless Sports GuyCalgary Flames (5-5-2) vs. Boston Bruins (11-2-0) Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) w/ John Ott (Color) 11-10-22It's an early season test as the Calgary Flames and Boston Bruins do battle at the TD Garden. Cooper Hopkins takes you through the first and third periods. John Ott handles the second period. Come join the booth with full intermission coverage! 2022-11-112h 33
Hopeless Sports GuyOilers-Flames "Battle of Alberta" w/John Ott and Cooper Hopkins 10-29-22Oilers-Flames "Battle of Alberta" w/John Ott and Cooper Hopkins 10-29-222022-10-302h 53
Hopeless Sports GuyPhillies-Astros WS GM 1 w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Michael Swartout (Color) 10-29-22It was one of the best games in World Series history!2022-10-294h 09
Hopeless Sports GuyHurricanes-Flames (w/John Ott & Cooper Hopkins) 10-22-22Listen in as John Ott takes you through the first half of the contest. Cooper Hopkins closes out the backend of the game as the Hurricanes and Flames show why they are powerhouses in their respective conferences! 2022-10-232h 39
Hopeless Sports GuyStars-Maple Leafs w/John Ott (P-B-P) & Cooper Hopkins (Color) 10-20-22Cooper Hopkins joins me late in the contest... and closes a tense contest with some postgame thoughts. 2022-10-212h 04
Hopeless Sports GuyAvalanche-Flames w/Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color) 10-13-22The Calgary trio makes the debut against the defending Stanley Cup Champions. This was a wild game!2022-10-142h 44
Hopeless Sports GuyNHL Free Agency Frenzy w/John Ott & Cooper HopkinsNow that the majority of moves have taken place during the 2022 NHL Free Agency, I sat down with Cooper Hopkins to reconnect after our Stanley Cup Playoffs broadcasts to talk about the shape of the upcoming season. We can't wait to catch back up with all of you when the puck drops for the 2022-2023 season! 2022-07-211h 29
Hopeless Sports GuyBlood Feud: Red Wings-Avalanche Unrivaled (The Extended Cut) by John OttHey everyone, with the release of E60: Unrivaled; I wanted to take a deeper dive into the battles between the Colorado Avalanche and the Detroit Red Wings. To do this I have spliced clips from the documentary, added additional stats, newsworthy notes, some personal stories and additional league perspective.
It’s a longer show, so listen at your own pace and take the experience in. I hope everyone enjoys this love affair, it took a while to make... but I couldn’t do something like this without doing it right.
I never ask for people to l...2022-07-172h 00
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Finals Game 6 COL-TB John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-26-22Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 COL-TB John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-26-222022-06-273h 01
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Finals Game 5 TB-COL John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-24-22Stanley Cup Finals Game 5 TB-COL John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-24-222022-06-252h 47
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Finals Game 4 COL-TB John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-22-22Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 COL-TB John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-22-222022-06-233h 05
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Finals Game 3 COL-TB John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-20-22Stanley Cup Finals Game 3 COL-TB John Ott (P-B-P) Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-20-222022-06-212h 54
Hopeless Sports GuyStanley Cup Finals Lightning-Avalanche Game 1 John Ott (P-B-P) and Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-15-22Stanley Cup Finals Lightning-Avalanche Game 1 John Ott (P-B-P) and Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-15-222022-06-162h 58
Hopeless Sports GuyTB-NYR ECF Game 1 John Ott (P-B-P) and Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-1-22TB-NYR ECF Game 1 John Ott (P-B-P) and Cooper Hopkins (Color) 6-1-222022-06-022h 26
Hopeless Sports GuyEDM-CGY Battle of Alberta Game 1 WC Semis Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) John Ott (Color) 5-18-22EDM-CGY Battle of Alberta Game 1 WC Semis Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) John Ott (Color) 5-18-222022-05-192h 55
Hopeless Sports GuyDAL-CGY SC QF Game 5 Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color) 5-11-22DAL-CGY SC QF Game 5 Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) & John Ott (Color)2022-05-122h 36
Hopeless Sports GuyDAL-CGY WC QF Game 2 Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 5-5-22DAL-CGY WC QF Game 2 Cooper Hopkins (P-B-P) and John Ott (Color) 5-5-222022-05-062h 35
Hopeless Sports GuyHopeless Sports Guy IntroThis is a Hopeless Sports Guy, I’m your host John Ott. On the show we’ll discuss sports, video games, technology and everything in between. I have to do that being from Michigan because the Red Wings, Tigers, Pistons and Lions all suck. Because of that, and being a journalist, I'll bring these sports topics into a league-wide view, and often time talk about my other hobbies. If that sounds good to you, and you also enjoy written content and NBA play-by-play, come hang out with a Hopeless Sports Guy!2022-01-0200 min