T.J. Oshie Transitions from Olympic Hero to Hockey Broadcaster and Minnesota Life

The former NHL star is bringing his expertise and infectious personality to the broadcast booth while also launching a new business venture in his home state.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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T.J. Oshie, the former NHL player best known for his heroic shootout performance against Russia in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, has retired from the ice and transitioned into a new career as a hockey broadcaster. Oshie now provides analysis and commentary for ESPN, NBC, and the regional network covering his former team, the Washington Capitals. The 39-year-old has also relocated his family from Virginia to the Minneapolis suburbs, where he is launching a hockey apparel company called Warroad Hockey Company.

Why it matters

Oshie's move from the NHL to broadcasting represents a common career path for many retired professional athletes looking to stay involved in the sport they love. His ability to provide unique insights from his playing days, combined with his engaging on-air personality, has made him a rising voice in hockey coverage. Additionally, Oshie's entrepreneurial venture with Warroad Hockey Company highlights his desire to maintain strong ties to his Minnesota roots, where he was a high school hockey star.

The details

After a 14-year NHL career that included a Stanley Cup championship with the Washington Capitals in 2018, Oshie retired last summer due to recurring back issues. He finished his NHL career with an impressive 47.1% success rate in shootouts, the best among players with 100 or more attempts. Oshie's transition to broadcasting wasn't entirely planned, but his role has quickly expanded to include work with ESPN, NBC, and the Capitals' regional network, Monumental Sports. He credits veteran broadcasters like Steve Levy and John Buccigross for guiding him through this new career path.

  • Oshie's legendary shootout performance against Russia occurred on February 15, 2014 during the Sochi Olympics.
  • Oshie retired from the NHL last summer due to recurring back problems.
  • Oshie and his family relocated from northern Virginia to the Minneapolis suburbs last summer.

The players

T.J. Oshie

A 39-year-old former NHL player who is now working as a hockey broadcaster for ESPN, NBC, and the Washington Capitals' regional network. Oshie is also the founder of Warroad Hockey Company, a hockey apparel brand.

Sergei Bobrovsky

The Russian goaltender who Oshie scored against in the 2014 Sochi Olympics shootout, a moment that cemented Oshie's place in U.S. Hockey lore.

Steve Levy

A veteran broadcaster who has provided guidance to Oshie as he navigates his new career in the broadcast booth.

John Buccigross

Another veteran broadcaster who has offered support and advice to Oshie as he transitions from player to analyst.

Lauren Oshie

T.J. Oshie's wife, who has supported the family's move from Virginia to Minnesota.

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What they’re saying

“I've had a lot of great people around me, just like in hockey. Along with talent coaches and producers...I'm super fortunate and super lucky that all these people helped me along the way to try to be competitive at being on TV. I seek to be the best I can be and give the fans the best insight I can.”

— T.J. Oshie, Hockey Broadcaster (archyde.com)

“Oshie has an infectious personality and a smile that sort of lights up on TV.”

— Steve Levy, Broadcaster (archyde.com)

“In D.C., you don't have time to drop someone off and go home and then get back, so a lot of our afternoons were spent sitting at practices with other parents. Here, it's so easy to get around.”

— T.J. Oshie (archyde.com)

What’s next

With the 2026 Winter Olympics on the horizon, Oshie is expected to play a prominent role in NBC's coverage of the hockey tournament, offering his unique perspective as both a former player and rising broadcaster.

The takeaway

T.J. Oshie's transition from Olympic hero to hockey broadcaster and entrepreneur highlights the versatility and adaptability of professional athletes. His ability to connect with fans through his infectious personality and insightful analysis has made him a valuable asset in the broadcast booth, while his entrepreneurial venture with Warroad Hockey Company demonstrates his desire to maintain strong ties to his Minnesota roots.