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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Wow! Long-Time Capital Region, NY Resident Sets NCAA Coaching Wins Record
Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer, who grew up in Schenectady, recently set a new NCAA record for wins by a basketball coach.
Ten Incredible Exhibits Housed in Upstate NY’s ‘National Comedy Center’
These exhibits, housed at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, pay homage to the biggest legends in the world of comedy.
‘Wide Right Nightmare': Bills, Upstate NY Football Fans Come Up Short Again
The Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Bills in Buffalo in a 27-24 heartbreaker.
Try TikTok’s Trick to Thaw Icy Windshields on Cold Upstate NY Mornings [WATCH]
It takes a lot to be able to make it through winters in Upstate New York safely, but thanks to a TikTok user, it may have just gotten a little easier.
This Bizarre ‘Devil Bird’ Species Was Spotted in New York, Is This a Problem?
Have you not heard? The "devil bird" is the word around New York state.
Peak Inside This Upstate NY Bar Named After ‘Cheers’, Can You Still Buy It?
A Capital Region bar, Cheers in Johnstown, was listed for sale, and "everyone will know your name" if you see these photos and choose to invest in it.
Seven Times ‘Saturday Night Live’ Skits Took Aim at Upstate New York
Over the years, writers at "SNL" have used Upstate New York as the punchline for more than a few of their corny skits.
Inside the Historic Turnaround of Albany, NY’s Pro Lacrosse Juggernaut [INTERVIEW]
FireWolves' head coach and GM Glenn Clark joined 'The Drive' in-studio to talk about his team's historic start, and what's next for the FireWolves in 2024.
Hockey Star-Turned-Actor Returns After Two Decades For Upstate NY Battle
For the first time since 2003, Terry Ryan took the ice in a professional hockey game, when he and the Newfoundland Growlers battled the Adirondack Thunder.
Where Does New York Rank in America’s ‘Worst States to Drive In’ for 2024?
A recent study named New York among America's worst states to drive in. Would you agree with this?
Bills’ Stadium is Still COVERED in Snow, and Buffalo Fans Don’t Care [PHOTOS]
The seats and aisles of Highmark Stadium are still PACKED with snow, and based on these photos, Buffalo Bills' fans couldn't care less.
Innovative Upstate NY Art Event Named America’s Best ‘New Festival’ in 2023
The Troy Art Block has only existed for one year, yet it's already being recognized among the best "new festivals" in the country by USA Today.
Read Hilarious Tweets from Angry Upstate NY Fans After Bills’ Postponement
Buffalo Bills' fans were NOT happy after hearing that their team's game was postponed on Sunday. Here were some of the funniest responses to the news.
Upstate NY Weather Forecast Predicts Chaos for Buffalo Bills’ Playoff Game
The weather is going to be an issue in Buffalo on Sunday, and the NFL is currently monitoring the status of the game after a state of emergency was declared.
New York Gov. Hochul Proposes This Law Change for Kids on Social Media
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans introduce legislation that will limit access to social media for children in the state.
Here's what we know so far.
New York Native MLB Pitcher Appeared on Kids’ TV Show, Did You Spot Him?
Years before becoming a mainstay in Major League Baseball, New York native Marcus Stroman became famous for a much different reason.
Country Music Superstar Shows Off Fresh New Upstate NY Lacrosse Jersey
Did you spot this? Ahead of the team's Country Night event, the Albany FireWolves' presented this country music superstar with one of their jerseys.
End of an Era: Inside the Dismissal of New York Football’s Ultimate Rival
After 24 seasons as head coach of the New England Patriots and six Super Bowl titles, Bill Belichick and the franchise have officially parted ways.
Who’s to Blame? Dissecting the Disastrous New York Giants’ Coaching Fallout
Wink Martindale has officially resigned from his post with the New York Giants, ending days of speculation and a season of petty infighting.
Yum! Capital Region University Unveils New ‘Stewart’s Shops’ Ice Cream Flavor
In honor of RPI's bicentennial, the university has partnered with Stewart's Shops to create a delicious new flavor of ice cream.
Will you try a scoop?
Watch Rival Broadcasters Complain About Loss to ‘Pathetic’ New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles' broadcasters were quick to say that they "deserved better" after their team lost to the "pathetic" New York Giants on Sunday.
Study: New York’s Intersections Among the Nation’s Deadliest, Here’s Why
Look out, pedestrians: a recent study shared some concerning information about intersections in New York.
Poll: This New York Franchise is the Most-Hated NFL Team in SIX U.S. States
Of all of the teams in the National Football League, this New York franchise is the most-hated squad in not one, not even two, but SIX U.S. states.
Meet the Upstate NY College Orchestra Featured in Netflix’s Hit 2023 Drama
Bard College's pre-professional graduate orchestra, known as The Orchestra Now or TON, was featured prominently in Bradley Cooper's recent Netflix drama film.
Following a Disappointing Year, These Ten Players Won’t Be Back in New York
The season is ending for the Jets and Giants this weekend, and because of that, these players will likely be playing their last games in New York.
SIX Upstate NY Schools Included in Study of Top Ten New York Colleges
A recent study compared 800 higher-education institutions in the United States, and these New York colleges were regarded as the best in the state.
Late-Night Host Fires Back at New York QB After ‘Epstein List’ Accusation
Comments from New York Jets' QB Aaron Rodgers have once again sparked controversy. This time, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is involved, and he's very unhappy.
These Were 2023’s Most Popular Google Searches in NY’s Capital Region
The Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area had people with curious minds in 2023, and these were the 25 topics that were searched most on the search engine Google.
We Have the Perfect Holiday Gift: Our NFL Week 16 ‘Locks of the Week’!
104.5 The Team's 'Intern Mike' has made his Week 16 "Lock of the Week" picks in the NFL. Are you riding with him on his bets?
See Rare Photos of New York Giants’ Training Camp in the Capital Region
Every summer, Eli Manning, Michael Strahan and other New York Giants' players would arrive in Albany, ready for preseason training camp.