The Mic is Open with Alan Hoshida | Episode 14 -Nick Nollenberger

🎙️ Nick Nollenberger on Sharks Rookie Faceoff, Broadcasting Journey & Fatherhood 🏒

On this week’s episode of The Mic is Open, host Alan Hoshida welcomes Nick Nollenberger, fresh off calling the San Jose Sharks Rookie Faceoff tournament — where top prospects like Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson shined. Nolly breaks down the action from the Sharks’ two rookie wins and what fans should be most excited about.

After the Sharks talk, the conversation shifts to Nolly’s journey as a play-by-play broadcaster — including what it’s like learning from some of his biggest professional influences as the voice of the San Jose Barracuda.

The episode wraps on a personal note: #DadAdvice. Nick shares what life has been like since joining the fatherhood ranks mid-season — from wild moments at the rink to prepping for games with a little one crawling around. 👶🏒

This one has it all: hockey, career, and family.

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0:08 – 🎙️ Intro Meet Nolly: Voice of the San Jose Barracuda
1:30 – 🎵 No bad beats: Life’s too good for bad music vibes
5:30 – 🦈 Rookie Faceoff Recap: Sharks prospects making noise early
9:32 – 🔮 Future Watch: Haoxi Wang & Josh Ravensbergen two years away?
13:00 – ⚡ Luca Cagnoni Spotlight: Why he’s a legit power-play QB
20:10 – 🏒 Misa & Dickinson Debate: Are the Sharks’ top picks NHL ready right now?
25:10 – 🌊 On the Reef: Why the Barracuda are going to be must-see this season
32:18 – 🎧 Behind the Booth: How prep + listening fuel great play-by-play
36:35 – 🎤 Finding His Voice: Building a PxP style & learning the craft
44:00 – 🚨 Goal Call Upgrade: The coaching tip that changed everything
48:00 – 👨‍👧 Dad Life: Nolly on fatherhood, balance & efficiency