NESN Sophia Jurksztowicz Joins NESN As New Bruins Rinkside Reporter

[Fenway]

Sophia Jurksztowicz (Yurk-shto-vitch) has been named NESN Bruins Rinkside Reporter.

Since 2007, Sophia has worked with various sports broadcasting companies, including theScore, Rogers Sportsnet, CBC News Network and Hockey Night in Canada. She has served as a sports reporter and performed live updates in-studio and in-the-field reporting covering NHL, NBA and MLB stories.

“We’re very excited to have Sophia join NESN,” said Rick Jaffe, VP of Programming & Production. “She brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and understanding of the game to our broadcasts.” Sophia was recently a host for the NHLPA’s special features with NHL players in collaboration with other NHLPA partner brands. As a broadcaster, journalist and producer at Rogers Sportsnet, Sophia was a social media expert for Hockey Night in Canada.

Last month, she served as a reporter for CBC’s national coverage in Canada for the FINA World Aquatics Championships in South Korea. Previously, Sophia was a sports reporter for CITY TV working as a sports reporter and host for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 11 p.m. news. And at theScore Television Network, Sophia worked as a sports reporter doing field and studio work covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sophia begins at NESN on Monday, Aug. 26.

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[DominicT]

Somewhere @LouJersey is having a good cry

 

[Aeroforce]

I'm not that familiar with her work, other than Coach's Corner, but offhand I think it's a good hire.

I just checked her Instagram and she's really into fitness, which I admire, especially the jump rope.

 

[Fenway]

 

[Gee Wally]

Lets give her a chance.

 

[Kate08]

Anyone that is a Kathryn Tappen fan gets a fair shot in my book.

 

[LouJersey]

Somewhere @LouJersey is having a good cry

Indeed. Very sad day.

 

[Ratty]

I miss Kathryn Tappen. Somehow Dale was never able to fill her.......um...shoes.

 

[jgatie]

Ditto on the KT comments. This Sophia lady knows who to emulate.

 

[JOKER 192]

Now there's a name I'll never be able to spell or even pronounce for that matter. I'm with Wally, let's give her a chance. I'm not gonna miss the girl from Philly.

 

[McGarnagle]

I'll give her a chance

But really, bring back Sarah Davis

 

[Gee Wally]

Well since in hockey you add a ‘see’ to everybody’s name I’m gonna call her ‘Yurksee’.

 

[LouJersey]

I hope you guys are nicer to her than you were to Alex

 

[McGarnagle]

I hope you guys are nicer to her than you were to Alex

I hope she's nicer to people than Alex was

 

[BMC]

If the new girl is good to @Fenway and the other folks at NESN I won't complain too much.

I still think the position needs to be eliminated and not just in hockey. Sideline reporters don't add a thing to the telecast.

 

[Gee Wally]

I hope you guys are nicer to her than you were to Alex

She give Fens shit and Ill turn on her like a rabid wolverine.

 

[Therick67]

I watch very little of the NESN pre-game or between periods stuff. Is Hazel Mae still doing sportsdesk?

 

[JRull86]

Can't possibly be worse than Alex was, so this is already a net positive.

 

[Trap Jesus]

What is it about this position that makes so many people have a negative outlook? She was hired today lol. Jamie dumped us guys, she ain't coming back. We just have to come to terms with that.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Now there's a name I'll never be able to spell or even pronounce for that matter. I'm with Wally, let's give her a chance. I'm not gonna miss the girl from Philly.

I have already sprained my tongue trying to pronounce her name three times real fast.

 

[McGarnagle]

I'm guessing about 7 makeup artists got laid off when they replaced Alex, right?

 

[Fenway]

Rogers/CBC thought enough of her to have her fill in for Ron MacLean on Coach's Corner.

 

[Dueling Banjos]

I'm guessing about 7 makeup artists got laid off when they replaced Alex, right?

Alex phone home.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

I hope you guys are nicer to her than you were to Alex

I hope...ahh...she's a better...ahh.. reporter than..ahh...Alex was.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

If the new girl is good to @Fenway and the other folks at NESN I won't complain too much.

I still think the position needs to be eliminated and not just in hockey. Sideline reporters don't add a thing to the telecast.

I disagree. I don't think they add much to the broadcast during play, but between periods and during pre and post-game, they can get insight from players that the booth guys really can't get. (even if that "insight" is often pretty bland)