Storyteller, Broadcaster & Videographer.
Hockey
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Daniella is continuing to carve a space for herself in the sports scene. Taking an unconventional path, she started as a volunteer play-by-play announcer for roller derby, which took her across Canada and the US. From there, Daniella has worked as a game-day host, sideline reporter and play-by-play announcer for sports broadcasts including Saskatchewan Roughriders, USPORTS football and women's hockey, WHL games, SJHL games, Canada West football and the National Lacrosse League. She's also worked as a camera operator for WHL hockey and CFL football, working up to assistant director of the Mosaic Stadium MaxTron crew in 2019.
HuskieFAN by Pattison Media
Play-by-play announcer, writer, photographer & videographer for U Sask Huskies women's hockey
In October 2021, Daniella became the first full-time voice of Huskies women's hockey on the HuskieFAN app. She provided play-by-play for all home and away games, including technically producing solo on the road, and followed the team on its run to the U Sports championship in Charlottetown, PEI in March 2022.
Click here to find ALL HuskieFAN calls by Daniella Ponticelli in full.
Making History | Pattison Media's coverage of women's hockey made history as the first time a private company is committing to broadcasting a full season of games for a college women’s ice hockey team in Canada.
Daniella also put her own flair on the job, bringing her DSLR camera to the rink and capturing behind-the-scenes moments used for social media promotion and feature storytelling on huskiefan.ca. The multi-skilled announcer also filmed and conducted post-game interviews and podcast chats during game weekends.
History Again | When Saskatchewan met Manitoba in Winnipeg for the final series of the regular season, it marked the first time in Canada West that both home and away broadcasts were called by women.
Two weeks later, when the teams reunited for the Canada West quarter-final, it marked the first CW playoff series where both home and away broadcasts were called by women.
Web Work | Head to the links below to see articles and photos published to HuskieFAN by Daniella Ponticelli.
Huskies young defence ready for first Canada West playoff series
Huskies equipment manager the glue for women’s hockey program
Dyer sisters find second home on Huskies roster
Huskies’ Sophie Lalor plays for family out west
Media Appearances | The Huskies women's hockey play-by-play role included media appearances to promote the team, the broadcasts and the platform.
Daniella has been interviewed for Sports Illustrated, CBC Radio Saskatchewan, The Rod Pederson Show, YXE Sports Podcast with Matt Morrison and Amateur Sports TV.
AccessNow Sports
Colour Commentator for WHL Regina Pats home games
As Daniella began her work with HuskieFAN, she also started providing colour commentary for WHL Regina Pats home games on AccessNow Sports based in Regina, Sk. She commentated on six broadcasts through the 2021-22 season.
In-game Interviews
Filled in as an intermission reporter for WHL Regina Pats games while also providing colour
A few times throughout the 2021-22 WHL season, whether due to illness or scheduling, Daniella filled in as an in-game reporter on the same broadcasts where she provided colour. Please note the player Borya Valis is named incorrectly on the graphic.
2022 SJHL Draft
Host of three-hour livestreamed draft produced by IKS Media
As Daniella began her work with HuskieFAN, she also started providing colour commentary for WHL Regina Pats home games on AccessNow Sports based in Regina, Sk. She commentated on six broadcasts through the 2021-22 season.
Max TV Local: SJHL Game of the Month
Play-by-play announcer, host & rinkside reporter
Working as a freelance contractor with production company Bamboo Shoots in Saskatchewan, Daniella provided play-by-play for the SJHL Game of the Month on Max TV Local on Jan. 18, 2022 in Kindersley, Sask. She followed that up with hosting and reporting during the February Game of the Month on Max TV Local in Estevan, Sask.
Where to Watch | The SJHL Game of the Month is presented live and available On Demand through
SaskTel Max TV. Demo Clips Not Available.
