Below are all the things you need to know about Ralph Strangis’s biography and what is Ralph Strangis doing now?
Introduce
Ralph Strangis, a sports commentator with a diverse experience in covering different sports, is best known for his exceptional commentary on the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League since their relocation to Dallas in 1993. In addition to his work with ESPN, Fox Sports, and the Westwood One Radio Network, Strangis also provides his expertise during NHL Radio broadcasts, including regular season games, playoff matchups, and World Cup tournaments.
About Personal Life
Ralph is a resident of the Coachella Valley in California. He works as a freelance NHL play-by-play announcer and is involved in various other roles such as a writer, actor, educator, consultant, advisor, talent coach, trainer, and emcee for corporate events. On February 27, 2021, Ralph celebrated his 60th birthday and has set a goal to accomplish 60 items from his bucket list this year.
Despite his battle with early-stage bladder cancer, he started this challenge by completing a 60-mile bike ride with his daughter on his birthday. Ralph is documenting his journey through his website, www.ralphstrangis.com, where he is creating a “60 in 60” documentary and providing regular updates. Ralph, who is divorced, has a daughter and enjoys traveling, reading, and frequently attending the theater.
Writing
Throughout the late 1980s, Ralph began his writing career by exploring copywriting and technical writing for a variety of educational, training, and sports-related projects. From 2015 to 2018, he regularly contributed opinion pieces to the Dallas Morning News, receiving recognition such as the prestigious “Best of the West” National/regional award and the “Texas Press Association 2016” 3rd Place Award in General Commentary Portfolio.
Ralph’s body of work encompasses sports columns, biographies, features for NHL.com, as well as ghostwriting induction speeches, jersey retirement speeches, and speeches for special ceremonies honoring esteemed NHL Hall of Fame members. His debut book, “Saving Lenny Franks,” is a self-published piece now accessible on Amazon.
Acting
Ralph began his professional acting career in the early 2000s, where he demonstrated his skills on stage in various theaters in the Dallas region. He played significant roles such as Dr. Mitchell Lovell in the play “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s,” Coach Michael in “Rounding Third,” the Chef in “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” and had multiple roles in the production “Almost Maine.” Furthermore, he portrayed an HBO executive in the reading of “Pure Country” at Casa Manana in Fort Worth, Texas, and breathed life into the character of Larry Mann in “Hospitality Suite” at Gilley’s Dallas.
Ralph first appeared in the 2004 Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer movie “Glory Road” as the announcer for the Texas Western/Kansas game in the NCAA Tournament. Most recently, he received the “Desert Theater League Award” for Best Actor in the Coachella Valley for his role as Otto Frank in Diary of Anne Frank at the Palm Canyon Theater in Palm Springs. Furthermore, Ralph has demonstrated his skills in numerous short films, indie movies, and theatrical performances.
Early Career
Ralph Strangis has a remarkable 27-year career in the television booth, providing commentary for a variety of sports. For the past 16 seasons, he has been the voice of professional hockey, both on screen and behind the microphone. He began his career with the Minnesota North Stars before moving to Dallas when the team relocated in 1993. He currently works as the Dallas Stars’ play-by-play announcer, alongside color commentator Daryl “Razor” Reaugh.
Strangis’ play-by-play has aired on ESPN, FoxSports Southwest, ABC Radio, DirecTV, Westwood One Radio, and Armed Forces Radio. His outstanding effort in Game 5 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers earned him the coveted “Lone Star Emmy” for best live sports production. He and his radio colleague, Daryl Reaugh, have received four Texas Associated Press “Best Sports Play-by-Play” honors. Furthermore, he has called over 200 National Hockey League Playoff Games, four Western Conference Finals, three Stanley Cup Finals, and the 1999 Stars Championship.
Ralph Strangis, an esteemed individual, has shared his knowledge of “Sports Broadcasting” at Brookhaven Community College and the University of North Texas in Denton. He freely shares his knowledge with others, both professionally and personally. In addition, he is in high demand as a speaker for numerous businesses. Ralph presents “Strangis on the Stars,” a weekly radio program that airs on WBAP Radio 820, the Dallas Stars’ official station.
Additionally, Ralph has been instrumental as one of the original members of the Dallas Stars and has been deeply involved in various community and philanthropic activities. During the 2005-06 season, he completed his ninth consecutive year as the play-by-play announcer for NHL hockey games for the Dallas Stars, reaching an impressive total of 16 seasons.
