SportsNet Pittsburgh parts ways with Hailey Hunter after three seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Hailey Hunter, the rinkside reporter for SportsNet Pittsburgh covering the Penguins, is no longer with the network as of June 19, 2026. The network announced her departure, expressing gratitude for her contributions. Hunter joined SportsNet Pittsburgh in the 2023-2024 season and reported that she was not given specific reasons for the decision. She indicated that the Penguins preferred to pursue a different direction for the role. Hunter reflected positively on her time at the network and plans to gather with former colleagues soon.
- •Hailey Hunter is out after three seasons with SportsNet Pittsburgh.
- •The announcement was made on June 19, 2026.
- •She stated that she wasn't given a concrete reason for her departure.
- •Hunter joined the network during the 2023-2024 NHL season.
- •A nationwide search for a new rinkside reporter will begin soon.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — SportsNet Pittsburgh parts ways with Penguins rinkside reporter Hailey Hunter after three seasons
"Penguins rinkside reporter Hailey Hunter is out at SportsNet Pittsburgh after three seasons. The network announced the decision on Wednesday evening. “We are grateful for all of Hailey’s contributions during her time at SportsNet Pittsburgh. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors,” reads a statement from SportsNet Pittsburgh. “We will soon begin…
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