from Chad Finn of the Boston Globe,

It’s apparent why Mleczko is in such demand as a broadcaster. She analyzes women’s and men’s hockey with equal knowledge and the kind of insight that comes from preparation and experience. She’s versatile, an adept and incisive analyst, whether situated in the booth or at ice level.

“I like both roles, I really do,” said Mleczko, who was between the benches when the Rangers’ Artemi Panarin threw his glove at the Bruins’ Brad Marchand in November.

“I enjoy the energy, the speed, the sounds, the competitiveness from the players when you’re down between the benches. When you’re up in the booth, you’re a little more detached, but when you’re up top, you can analyze a little better, see how plays develop.”

A gold medalist as a defenseman in 1998 in Nagano, Japan, and a silver medalist in Salt Lake City four years later, Mleczko didn’t plan on becoming a broadcaster when her playing career ended.

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