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Al Morganti
Born	(1953-05-28) May 28, 1953 (age 71) Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation(s)	Journalist Television personality Sports radio personality
Known for	The Philadelphia Inquirer 94.1 WIP ESPN NBC Sports Philadelphia
Awards	Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award

Michael "Al" Morganti is an American journalist, who has covered the National Hockey League (NHL) and international competitions. He is currently a pre- and post-game analyst for the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL for games broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia. He is also a radio personality for 94.1 WIP in Philadelphia.

Early life and education

Originally from Boston and a product of Boston University College of Communication.

Journalism career

Morganti started his journalism career in Boston writing for The Boston Globe. He then joined The Atlanta Constitution as a hockey beat writer before becoming the Flyers beat writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

From 1993 until 2023, Morganti was a sports radio personality for the 94.1 WIP Morning Show in Philadelphia along with co-hosts Angelo Cataldi, Rhea Hughes, and fellow Flyers broadcast crew member Keith Jones. Following Cataldi's retirement, Morganti took a new role at WIP on the weekends. Following Cataldi's retirement in 2023, Morganti took on a new role at WIP hosting a weekend show at WIP and a Flyer's podcast.

Morganti then served as an NHL analyst for ESPN from 1993 to 2005 where he worked alongside John Saunders. Following his time at ESPN, Morganti accepted a position as a pre- and post-game analyst for Philadelphia Flyers games on Comcast SportsNet.

In 2022, Morganti was presented with the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award by the Hockey Hall of Fame for his journalism career.

References

^ Blumenthal, Jeff (December 17, 2014). "WIP morning show hosts sign new contracts". Philadelphia Business Journal. Archived from the original on December 18, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
^ "After three decades, WIP's Angelo Cataldi hosts his final show". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
"Al Morganti On John Saunders: 'Best I've Ever Worked With'". CBS News. August 11, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
Hall, Jordan (June 15, 2022). "Humble and helpful, Morganti, Clement headed for Hockey Hall of Fame". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 2, 2022.

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Play-by-play announcers	John Buccigross Sean McDonough Mike Monaco Bob Wischusen
Color commentators/ Ice-level analysts	Ryan Callahan Ray Ferraro A. J. Mleczko Kevin Weekes
Studio hosts	John Buccigross Steve Levy Arda Ocal
Studio analysts	Mark Messier A. J. Mleczko P. K. Subban
Rinkside reporters	Blake Bolden Emily Kaplan Leah Hextall Kevin Weekes
Rules analysts	Dave Jackson

Former figures

Play-by-play announcers	Mike Emrick Steve Levy Tom Mees Al Michaels Bob Miller Sam Rosen Dave Strader Gary Thorne
Color commentators	Brian Boucher Bill Clement John Davidson Brian Engblom Brian Hayward Barry Melrose Darren Pang Jim Schoenfeld
Studio hosts	Chris Berman Al Michaels John Saunders
Studio analysts	Brian Boucher Chris Chelios John Davidson Barry Melrose Darren Pang
Ice level and rinkside reporters	Erin Andrews Brenda Brenon Brian Engblom Tony Granato Mark Jones Steve Levy Tom Mees Joe Micheletti Al Morganti Bob Neumeier Darren Pang Daryl Reaugh Mickey Redmond Sam Ryan Chris Simpson
Contributors	Laura Rutledge Marty Smith

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Play-by-play announcers	Roxy Bernstein John Buccigross Drew Carter Steve Levy Sean McDonough Mike Monaco Bob Wischusen
Color commentator(s) /Ice-level analysts	Ryan Callahan Cassie Campbell-Pascall Ray Ferraro Mark Messier A. J. Mleczko P. K. Subban Kevin Weekes
Studio hosts	John Buccigross Leah Hextall Steve Levy Arda Ocal Kevin Weekes
Studio analysts	Ryan Callahan Mark Messier A. J. Mleczko P. K. Subban Kevin Weekes
The Point hosts	John Buccigross Steve Levy Arda Ocal Kevin Weekes
Rinkside reporters	Blake Bolden Stormy Buonantony Leah Hextall Emily Kaplan Arda Ocal Kevin Weekes
Rules analyst	Dave Jackson
Contributors	Blake Bolden Greg Wyshynski

Former figures

Play-by-play announcers	Joe Beninati JP Dellacamera Jack Edwards Mike Emrick Leah Hextall Jim Hughson Dan Kelly Jim Kelly Mike Lange Jiggs McDonald Tom Mees Gord Miller Mike Patrick Rick Peckham Sam Rosen Dave Ryan Dave Strader Gary Thorne Kevin Weekes Ken Wilson
Color commentators	Brian Boucher Chris Chelios Bill Clement John Davidson Brian Engblom Phil Esposito Brian Hayward Hilary Knight Mike Liut Barry Melrose Joe Micheletti Dominic Moore Eddie Olczyk Darren Pang Mickey Redmond Jim Schoenfeld Neil Smith Pete Stemkowski Tony Twist
Studio hosts	Chris Berman Ashley Brewer Jim Kelly Tom Mees Bill Patrick Bill Pidto John Saunders Jeremy Schaap
Studio analysts	Brian Boucher Chris Chelios John Davidson Rick DiPietro Phil Esposito Ray Ferraro Mike Liut Barry Melrose Al Morganti Darren Pang Jim Schoenfeld John Tortorella
Ice level and rinkside reporters	Erin Andrews Brenda Brenon Caley Chelios Linda Cohn Brian Engblom Jim Kelly Matt Lauer Al Morganti Joe Micheletti Darren Pang Sam Ryan
Contributors	Linda Cohn Michael Collins Laura Rutledge Jeremy Schaap Marty Smith

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