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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maple Leafs Play-By-Play Commentator Joe Bowen Announces 2025-26 Season Will Be Last Behind Microphone
Play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen's cemented phrase, 'Holy Mackinaw!' will only be heard around the Toronto Maple Leafs for one more season. The 74-year-old play-by-play commentator, who's only been calling games on the radio for TSN 1050 and Sportsnet's Fan 590 throughout the last several years, has announced that the 2025-26 season will be his last behind the microphone. Advertisement "After 44 Years of being the Voice of your Toronto Maple Leafs, I have decided that the 2025-26 Season will be my last behind the microphone. I have been totally blessed to be able to do "My Dream Job" for this long, eclipsing the career of my idol Foster Hewitt," Bowen posted to X on Friday morning. "I will reach over 3800 games some time this season. Thanks so very much to all who have made this wonderful career possible! Len Bramson and Telemedia Sports for giving a Sudbury native the chance of a lifetime and all who have followed at MLSE and various radio stations who allowed me to continue in this dream job. I have worked with the absolute best at my side in the booth, Harry Neale for 12 seasons, but none better than my partner of 28 years, Jim Ralph." Bowen has been calling Maple Leafs games since 1982, beginning on the radio before moving to Leafs TV. Ralph, a former professional goaltender, joined Bowen when he switched from television in 2014, where he called regional games outside CBC and TSN, to radio. Advertisement The legendary Toronto broadcaster, who grew up in Sudbury, Ontario, was named the winner of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, recognizing hockey's "distinguished members of the radio and television industry who made outstanding contributions to their profession and the game during their career in hockey broadcasting." Report: Maple Leafs Among Possibilities For Panthers' Brad Marchand In Free Agency Report: Maple Leafs Among Possibilities For Panthers' Brad Marchand In Free Agency The Toronto Maple Leafs will reportedly be one of the teams vying for Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand's services if he hits the open market on July 1st. Throughout the last two summers, there have been questions about whether the two would return to the microphone. "A terribly disappointing ending to a great season. We look forward to next year but I admit I'm running out of opportunities. Enjoy your summer," Bowen posted to X in May last year, before confirming his return two months later. Advertisement The Maple Leafs have made it to the playoffs in nine straight seasons, going out in the second round to the Florida Panthers in seven games this past spring. Bowen, who's called over 3,700 games already, hopes that his final year behind the microphone will be the one where Toronto wins it all. "Most of all, thank you to the loyal group know as Leaf Nation, for allowing me to invade your vehicle, family room and hearts over these wonderful years! Your support, and interaction has been what has made this "job" so wonderful! You are the most loyal and demonstrative fans on the face of the earth!! I can not THANK YOU enough!!!" Bowen added. "I sincerely hope that this will be the 'One Before I Am Done' Season for the Leafs as they chase that elusive Cup!" Data Suggests Veterans Outperform in NHL Playoffs—Should the Maple Leafs Follow the Trend? Data Suggests Veterans Outperform in NHL Playoffs—Should the Maple Leafs Follow the Trend? The 2025 Stanley Cup Final has served as a stark reminder: experience, that intangible quality often dismissed for youthful exuberance, can be a decisive weapon in the grind of playoff hockey. From Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand's tenacious performance to 40-year-old Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry, veteran players are not just participating—they're driving their teams. This raises a critical question for NHL general managers, particularly those like the Toronto Maple Leafs—perpetually searching for the missing piece: Should teams pay a premium for veteran players, banking on their experience to translate into playoff success?
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh welcomed to Hockey Hall of Fame media wing, Reddit celebrates ‘Razor'
Hockey Hall of Fame (via Instagram @thehockeyhalloffame) François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh are this year's media inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame — and while the honor in itself is significant, it's the internet's response, particularly from Reddit posters, that brought a special flair. While François Gagnon accepts the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award and Daryl Reaugh, better known as 'Razor,' accepts the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, the internet reacts with excitement. Reddit fans commemorate Daryl Reaugh and François Gagnon as they get Hall of Fame recognition Veteran reporter François Gagnon and veteran broadcaster Daryl Reaugh will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame's media wing to date, and news of the same didn't remain in the usual hockey fraternity. Hockey enthusiasts on Reddit, particularly Dallas Stars and NHL broadcast community enthusiasts, celebrated when they heard of Reaugh's induction, thanking him as a 'treasure' and a 'legend.' François Gagnon spent over 30 years covering the Montreal Canadiens with major media such as RDS and La Presse. His work in hockey journalism is held in broad respect among professional media, though fan reaction on Reddit was more divided, with some playfully sarcastic shots directed his way. Daryl Reaugh played in goal for the Edmonton Oilers and Hartford Whalers and developed a very successful post-playing career behind the microphone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Zumbido e perda de audição? Médico revela técnica caseira de 1 real para aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo For 28 seasons, he has been the color commentator on Dallas Stars broadcasts and was also a regular on national NHL coverage. Fans loved his distinctive style of commentary and humorous comparisons, and he is one of the favorite voices in the game. One Redditor called Reaugh's commentary "like poop through a diarrhea-infected goose," and another had this to say: 'Always enjoyed hearing Razor (whenever he did national broadcasts). If I'm ever watching a Stars game on ESPN+, I always gotta go with their feed, just to listen to Razor.' From another user's comment, 'NHL 98 legend! First co-commentator in NHL game history!' All the love explains that this accolade was well overdue in the opinion of fans. Gagnon, however, had a more divisive response. There were users who mocked his style and legacy, with users posting from 'François Gagnon is an absolute clown' to references regarding his allegedly hailing from the 'Undead Burg'. Also read: Johnny Gaudreau named to NHL Quarter Century Team after unforgettable career While both Francois Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh have secured their spots in the Hockey Hall of Fame's media wing after decades of hard work and commitment, it's apparent that Daryl Reaugh's voice has echoed far beyond the confines of the press box. As Reddit fans cheered the moment, the response illustrates just how sports media figures can become legends unto themselves. Whether you like Gagnon's refined reporting or Reaugh's quirky cool, their Hall of Fame inductions prove one thing: their influence on hockey cannot be denied.
Winnipeg Free Press
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Gagnon, Reaugh named to Hockey Hall of Fame media wing
TORONTO – François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh are this year's inductees into the media wing of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Gagnon will receive the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism. Reaugh earns the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a broadcaster. Gagnon has covered the Montreal Canadiens for over three decades with RDS, La Presse and others. Reaugh, a former goaltender with the Edmonton Oilers and Hartford Whalers, has spent 28 seasons as the Dallas Stars' television colour analyst and worked on national NHL broadcasts. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. They'll be honoured Nov. 10 at the Hall's media awards luncheon in Toronto. This year's Hall of Fame inductees will be announced June 24. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gagnon, Reaugh named to Hockey Hall of Fame media wing
TORONTO — François Gagnon and Daryl Reaugh are this year's inductees into the media wing of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Gagnon will receive the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism. Advertisement Reaugh earns the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a broadcaster. Gagnon has covered the Montreal Canadiens for over three decades with RDS, La Presse and others. Reaugh, a former goaltender with the Edmonton Oilers and Hartford Whalers, has spent 28 seasons as the Dallas Stars' television colour analyst and worked on national NHL broadcasts. They'll be honoured Nov. 10 at the Hall's media awards luncheon in Toronto. This year's Hall of Fame inductees will be announced June 24. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025. The Canadian Press
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Long-time Pittsburgh Penguins' announcer dies
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WKBN) – Long-time Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange died at his home at the age of 76 on Wednesday. He spent 46 years calling Penguins games before retiring prior to the 2021-22 season. Lange was on the microphone for all five of Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup championships in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001 by winning the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, an honor given by the NHL Broadcasters' Association. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
