Dan Bahl is the Brand Manager of 104.5 The Team (WTMM-FM) ESPN Radio in Albany, NY. He is also the host of 'The Drive', heard weekdays from 3-7PM across the Capital Region. Dan is also the play-by-play voice for Rensselaer (RPI) men's and women's hockey on ESPN+, as well as men's lacrosse on RPI TV. He is the color analyst for the Albany FireWolves, and has been a member of the 'Wolves broadcast team since their first season in 2021. Dan is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where he worked as hockey analyst for five years, and ran the student-run radio station, 98.1 WQAQ-FM.
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One Year Ago, This Upstate NY City Was Barstool’s ‘Best Bar Town in America’
One year ago, a city in Upstate New York had a 'March Madness' Cinderella-style run of its own, as it was named the top 'bar town' in America.
Dave Portnoy ‘Demanded’ to Try This Upstate NY Pizzeria’s Specialty Again
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, demands greatness, and talked about greatness on his private jet while holding a slice of DeFazio's "Hangover Cake".
Ten Reasons Why New York Yankees are Off to Best Start in Five Years
The New York Yankees are 6-1, their best start since the 2020 season. Here are ten reasons why they're off to such a hot start.
Buffalo Bills Move on From Superstar, Ending Tumultuous Tenure with Team
The Buffalo Bills have made a franchise-altering trade, which should tell fans that uncertain times may be ahead for the team.
New Siena Coach Sends Powerful Message to Fans in Capital Region Debut [WATCH]
Gerry McNamara's passionate press conference has fans of the Siena Saints' men's basketball program excited about the future.
Watch as Stars Align in Capital Region for Beloved Actor and Basketball Star
The star power on the court, and in the stands, at MVP Arena on Monday night was truly spectacular.
NEW: Former Buffalo Bills’ Cornerback Found Dead at Age 35
Ten-year NFL veteran Vontae Davis was found unresponsive at his Florida home on Monday.
Broadcaster Blasts Albany Regional, and Here’s How We Proved Him Wrong
Radio host Doug Gottlieb called Albany "awful" as a site for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, and our fans proved him wrong this weekend.
We Uncovered the Crime Rate in Albany, NY for Every Year Since 1996
New York State's Crime Index breaks down crime statistics by county, and this is how many crimes have been reported to Albany's City PD since the year 1996.
Buffalo Bills’ QB Blown Away By Skill of These ‘Impressive’ Future NFL Stars
Bills' QB Josh Allen said it was "impressive to watch" these wide receiver prospects ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Could one of them be his future teammate?
We Searched ‘Upstate New York’ on Google, These Were the Top 10 Answers
Out of curiosity, we typed "Upstate New York" into the search engine Google, and these were the ten terms that auto-filled the search bar.
If Upstate New York Was a State, This is What Our Map Would Look Like
If Upstate New York became its own standalone state, this is what the congressional map would look like.
Celebrate NY Yankees’ Opening Day with Five Hilarious John Sterling Moments
As John Sterling returns to the broadcast booth for the New York Yankees, we put together a few moments to remind everyone why he's the best in the business.
15 Incredible Photos from Jimmy Fallon’s Insane Upstate New York Weekend
Jimmy Fallon joined Nate Bargatze's "Be Funny Tour" in Syracuse and Albany this month, and Bargatze's cameras captured the entire weekend.
Ex-New York Hoops Player Was Alleged ‘Drug Mule’ for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Former Syracuse men's basketball player Brendan Paul has been linked to disgraced rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Upstate New York Brewery Debuts Ice Cream-Flavored Beer, Would You Try It?
Two entities based in Upstate New York, an ice cream company and a brewery, have joined forces to create this ice cream-flavored beer.
New York Yankees Get Disrespected By Experts’ Prediction of 2024 Record
The experts at Baseball Reference have published their 2024 season predictions, and New York Yankees' fans feel disrespected by them.
Ten Beautiful Photos Capturing Upstate New York’s ‘Hockey Heaven’
More than 44 years after the "Miracle on Ice" game, Lake Placid is still a must-visit location for hockey fans in New York and nationwide.
We Tracked Capital Region Gas Prices Every March Since 2008, Here’s What We Found
We tracked the price of gas in the Capital Region every March since 2008, and found a positive trend in 2024.
Siena Fires Men’s Hoops Coach Maciariello After Five Seasons in Capital Region
Siena College Director of Athletics John D’Argenio has announced that Carmen Maciariello will not return as the head coach of the men’s basketball program.
New York Yankees’ Fans Loved Seeing This Legend Emerge from Their Dugout
As Carlos Rodon reached the end of his start on Monday afternoon, a familiar face emerged from the Yankees' dugout.
TikTok User Creates Impossible Upstate NY Pronunciation Test, Can You Pass It?
A Tik Tok user created a video that tests the knowledge of Upstate New York towns. Can you make the grade?
All 34 Teams That Might Play in Albany, NY for NCAA Women’s Regional Rounds
The 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Regional Semifinals and Finals will be held at MVP Arena in Albany, and fans will have the chance to see these teams play.
Fans React to New York Yankees’ Ace Being Harassed By Reporter [WATCH]
Injured ace Gerrit Cole was harassed by a reporter as he was about to board a plane, and New York Yankees' fans were not happy about it.
This ‘Simpsons’ Song Takes Aim at Upstate New York, Do You Remember It?
This parody of Frank Sinatra's 'New York, New York', sung by characters on The Simpsons, was very critical of Upstate New York.
Comedian Recaps Insane Weekend in Upstate NY with Jimmy Fallon [WATCH]
Comedian Nate Bargatze recapped a wild weekend for himself and Jimmy Fallon in Syracuse and Albany on his podcast on Wednesday.
Stop Laughing, I’m Serious: New York QB Could Be on ’24 Presidential Ticket
Just when it seemed like the New York Jets would be having a normal offseason in 2024, Aaron Rodgers struck again.
Schwartz on ‘The Drive': ‘Silly’ for New York Fans to Hate Saquon Barkley Now
The New York Post's Paul Schwartz joined 'The Drive' on Tuesday to share his thoughts on Saquon Barkley's departure from the Giants, and more.
Albany, Saint Rose Get Shout-outs from Jimmy Fallon on ‘Tonight Show’ [WATCH]
Jimmy Fallon spent this past weekend in Syracuse and Albany, and told viewers of 'The Tonight Show' about his wild experience on Monday's show.
New York Yankees’ Fans are Panicking Over This Concerning Injury Update
Gerrit Cole is having an MRI on his pitching elbow, and Yankees' fans are, justifiably, very concerned about it.