SBC's first Wednesday Night Hockey telecast of 2006-07 begins with archive footage from the October 8, 1980, Kings/Rangers matchup
MUSIC: David Shire's "Manhattan Skyline" plays over an exterior shot of Madison Square Garden at night.
Voiceover by Jim Gordon, on loan from the MSG channel: "The Standard Broadcasting Company is proud to present the premiere telecast of
NHL Wednesday Night Hockey!"
Cross dissolve to an interior shot of the ice rink as both teams finish warmups. A graphic of the team logos is soon superimposed over the same shot.
Jim Gordon (VO): "Tonight from Madison Square Garden, it's the Los Angeles Kings versus the New York Rangers. Tonight's game is brought to you by Budweiser: Hockey fans, this Bud's for you; By Allstate Insurance Companies: You're in good hands with Allstate and by Sears: Collect official merchandise of your favorite NHL team exclusively at Sears locations nationwide!"
Announcers' on-camera intro:
Jim Gordon: "Good evening, everyone, I'm Jim Gordon along with Bill Chadwick. Welcome to what promises to be a weekly showcase of the best of the National Hockey League..."
Later in the game:
Jim Gordon (VO): "This copyrighted telecast is presented by authority of the National Hockey League. It is intended solely for the non-commercial, private use of our audience. All rights to this telecast are reserved and any publication, retransmission or other use of the descriptions and accounts of this game without the express written consent of the National Hockey League is prohibited."
*The ref gives Marcel Dionne the signal to attempt the penalty shot*
Gordon (VO): "Here comes Dionne with a chance to tie the game with a penalty shot...Saved by Davidson and the game is over!"
*Buzzer sounds and the teams skate to their locker rooms*
Gordon (VO): "The Rangers, before our national television audience, hold on to defeat the Kings 3 to 2!!!"
*Fade to black*
Mike Emrick (VO): "Thanks to you the fans, the classic theme is back by popular demand!"
*Manhattan Skyline starts back up over modern-day graphics*
*Cross dissolve to present-day Edmonton, outside Rexall Place as the theme continues*
Mike Emrick (VO): "This was the scene moments ago when the Oilers unveiled their 2006 Stanley Cup Championship banner..."