Kathryn Tappen
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Kathryn Tappen is an American sportscaster who currently works for the NHL Network.
Tappen began her career at CSTV in 2003, where she hosted a variety of programs. Tappen then spent a year and a half at WJAR in Providence, Rhode Island, where she was the weekend anchor and weekday sports reporter for the NBC affiliate.[1]
In 2006, Tappen joined New England Sports Network, where she served as NESN's studio host for Boston Bruins games and as a lead anchor for SportsDesk. Tappen left NESN in 2011 for the NHL Network.[2]
[edit] Personal
At Rutgers University, Tappen was an Academic All-American as a member of the track and cross country teams.[3]
Tappen is married to hockey player Jay Leach, who has played for the New Jersey Devils.[4]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ "Kathryn Tappen: Bio". nesn.com. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Toucher & Rich: Kathryn Tappen Makes The Move To NHL Network". CBS Boston. CBS Local Media. http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/08/09/toucher-rich-kathryn-tappen-makes-the-move-to-nhl-network/. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ "Power Players: Boston anchor Kathryn Tappen tames Bruins". espn.go.com. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ "Kathryn Tappen, Jay Leach". nytimes.com. July 18, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
