Option 2

The closest sport to hockey in North America is soccer. If I got invited to be a guest commentator for a soccer match I would absolutely do it.  Especially if it was for a big match up like US Women's National team world cup qualifying. As someone who has played for Team USA in the World Juniors, it wouldn't be too difficult to get behind another US team even if I didn't really understand the sport. I'm sure it would be hilarious for me to constantly be asking what's going on all the time.  Marveling about the size of the net and that the goalie is not wearing anything but gloves. I'm sure the first time there was a slide tackle that knocked someone off their feet I'd retort that "You can't do that in hockey." If there was a yellow card I'd ask if the player has to stand on the side line for tow minutes. Penalty kicks would be fun though, at least that would look familiar.