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Don Cherry

Don Cherry takes issue with former broadcast partner Ron MacLean’s comments on ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ exit

"I don’t have any feelings toward Ron."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 14, 2025 0
Greg Millen

NHL world mourns former player, broadcaster Greg Millen’s death at 67

"Greg was a trusted and familiar voice in the homes of millions of Canadians for more than 30 years."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 7, 2025 0

International

Canadian politicians call ‘defund CBC’ over NHL playoffs, push for them to air games they’re already broadcasting

Jon Cooper Photo Credit: Bally Sports Sun: Lightning

Lightning coach Jon Cooper gives touching tribute to Bob Cole

"He is the Wayne Gretzky of announcers. My passion for this game is built on what Bob Cole said."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 26, 2024 0
Bob Cole. (Sportsnet on YouTube.)

International

Legendary hockey announcer Bob Cole passes away at 90, tributes pour in

Hockey Night In Canada viewers lament lack of scorebug during Saturday’s broadcast

"Great telecast tonight."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 2, 2024 3
The Hockey Night In Canada panel covering the 2023 Stanley Cup Final.

Ron MacLean and Kevin Bieksa look set to return to Hockey Night In Canada, despite ‘major media bloodletting’ report

We may, after all, recognize the Hockey Night In Canada panel next season.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 19, 2023 2
Sportsnet's Jim Hughson.

Long-time Hockey Night In Canada announcer Jim Hughson reportedly won’t call games for Sportsnet this season

It looks like Jim Hughson is moving on from Sportsnet.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 17, 2021 0
Ron MacLean

Ron MacLean apologizes for “testing positive for something” comment, says he meant rum, but is “deeply sorry”

"If you only heard that last line in isolation, I completely understand how that misunderstanding occurred. I am deeply sorry."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 26, 2021 0
The Vancouver Canucks' postponed game on March 31, 2021.

The Canucks won’t play Friday, and won’t play Saturday on Hockey Night in Canada, but there are still questions ahead

The Canucks had been set to host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the early Hockey Night In Canada game Saturday, but it now looks like that's not happening either.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 16, 2021 0
Howie Meeker (R) on Hockey Night In Canada with John Wells in 1983.

Remembering Howie Meeker, a famed hockey player, coach, broadcaster, and Telestrator pioneer

Meeker played in the NHL from 1946-53, and served as a NHL broadcaster from 1968-97.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 10, 2020 0
An 1990 photo of Alex Trebek with a moustache.

“We don’t hire guys with moustaches!” How Hockey Night in Canada missed out on Alex Trebek

Hockey Night In Canada was set to hire Trebek in 1971, but Trebek's moustache got in the way.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 10, 2020 4
Chris Cuthbert

Chris Cuthbert leaves TSN for Sportsnet and a return to Hockey Night In Canada, creating CFL changes

Chris Cuthbert is returning to his Hockey Night In Canada roots, but that leaves a notable vacancy at the CFL on TSN.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 5, 2020 9
Ron MacLean

Ron MacLean discusses Don Cherry situation and end of Hockey Night in Canada’s Coach’s Corner

We honor what you've meant to the game...Just [a] fantastic human being. And so I love you very much and we honor you tonight in this last talk about a Coach's Corner."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 17, 2019 2

To no surprise, Don Cherry not contrite on Tucker Carlson’s show regarding anti-immigrant remarks

Cherry was fired by Sportsnet on Monday.

By Ian Casselberry OnNov 13, 2019 49
A Sports Illustrated video on Don Cherry, "Hockey Night In America" commentator.

Sports Illustrated describes Don Cherry as “Hockey Night In America” commentator in tweet and video

Missed it by that much, SI.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 11, 2019 0
Don Cherry on the Nov. 9 Coach's Corner.

Rogers Sportsnet parts ways with Don Cherry after Cherry’s anti-immigrant rant on Hockey Night In Canada

"It has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down. During the broadcast, he made divisive remarks that do not represent our values or what we stand for."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 11, 2019 13
Hockey Night In Punjabi

Watch: Real Sports interviews Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi broadcasters

The Hockey Night In Canada Punjabi broadcasters have received significant international fame over the last year, starting with...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 22, 2016 94

Hockey Night in Canada continues new, old-school approach, brings back After Hours show

Out with the new, and in with the old – at least that’s been the offseason motto at...

By Liam McGuire OnOct 8, 2016 60

Don Cherry: “left wing weirdo’s” are happy about “All Lives Matter” anthem

“Hockey Night In Canada” personality Don Cherry’s political opinions are often just as loud as his suits, whether...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 13, 2016 4

Glenn Healy, P.J. Stock among the latest cuts to Rogers hockey coverage

Rogers is continuing to shake up its NHL broadcasting team in the latest round of cuts for the...

By Liam McGuire OnJun 27, 2016 81

Keith Olbermann: Rogers dumping Strombo is “dumbest thing I’ve seen in 36 years”

Former ESPN broadcaster Keith Olbermann apparently has strong feelings about who should host Hockey Night In Canada. Monday’s...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 22, 2016 79

CBC corrects story after being called out for copying and lack of crediting

When Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Seth Rorabaugh read the CBC’s aggregated version of a story on Penguins defenseman Olli Maata...

By Liam McGuire OnMar 15, 2016 0

The Don Cherry Playoff Wardrobe Retrospective: (2014, Part II)

Now that the NHL season is over, it’s time to put a bow on our Don Cherry Playoff...

By Josh Gold-Smith OnJun 16, 2014 1

Video: CBC cuts out, switches to NBC during Stanley Cup celebration

Canada’s national broadcaster had a bizarre technical glitch that very nearly came at the worst possible time. CBC’s...

By Josh Gold-Smith OnJun 14, 2014 0

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