Born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Diehard Blackhawks and Cubs fan. Former high school baseball player. Studied Mass Media Communication and Psychology at the University of Missouri.
Roenick was suspended indefinitely without pay by NBC Sports after he made concerning comments about co-workers Anson Carter, Kathryn Tappen, and Patrick Sharp back in December.
The Blackhawks jumped out to a 2-0 lead after an impressive first period but fell flat in the final 40 minutes to let a crucial two points slip out of their grasp.
Drake Caggiula appeared to score the game-winning goal with 1:05 left in the third period, but the officials blew the play dead due to a hand pass, which they admitted was the wrong call.