Before he takes to the airwaves at the San Jose Arena, Dan Rusanowsky unpacks a booklet of cards that have Sharks players' names and numbers on them. Each card contains condensed information about the respective player, such as his hometown and age. Rusanowsky said that broadcasting the games has allowed him to combine sports and creativity.
Hockey is a very dramatic sport.
I love the challenge of painting a picture on the radio for the listener. Telling the story of what happens during games allows Rusanowsky to use his English degree from St. Lawrence University in New York state. As an announcer, he must write and edit to tell a story, only the deadline is immediate. His degree alone did not prepare Rusanowsky for a career in broadcasting. He then earned an master's in business administration from Clarkson University in New York state.