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Jim Hughson Announces Retirement From Broadcasting ... Kukla's Korner Hockey - Kukla's Korner Jim Henry took the sports editor role at the Pittsburg (Kansas) Morning Sun. Jim Hughson, a longtime broadcaster with Sportsnet, retired Tuesday. As one of Canada's iconic hockey voices, Jim leaves a lasting legacy at @Sportsnet & across. Dan talked about the pressures the OEL will face when there aren't many that compare to players his age or contract size. Legendary Canadian hockey broadcaster Jim Hughson has retired, after a 42-year career that included a stint in the mid-1970s at radio station CKIQ-AM in Kelowna. So angry he included a vague reference to ejaculation as to why Jim should be fired. He followed the television package from the CBC to Sportsnet in 2014. Jim Hughson. As one of Canada' colour me surprised. September 21, 2021 - Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. "It's been a fantastic run and I'd like to thank Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada and all my friends and colleagues over the years for the tremendous support and countless memories," said Hughson. He had already taken Beau, his golden retriever, on their long daily walk, and he was getting ready for a. In 1999, Hughson moved back to television full-time and Larscheid was paired with John Shorthouse. Hughson retires after 42 years as broadcaster, 'Hockey Night' voice. Jim Wheatley is 77 years old and was born on 07/08/1943. We'll be talking to former Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer Jim Hughson. Hughson broadcasted hockey for 42 years and is best known for his play-by-play work for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver. Obviously Hughson has been around the game a long time, but he's still relatively young at 64 years old. The Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator has announced his retirement from sports broadcasting, closing out a remarkable 42-year career as one of the iconic voices of hockey in Canada. Like me, you may have grown up . I've got to say. On Tuesday afternoon, Sportsnet announced that Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer, Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career in the sports broadcast industry that spanned multiple decades, networks, and even sports. On Tuesday afternoon, Sportsnet announced that Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer, Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career in the sports broadcast industry that spanned multiple decades, networks, and even sports. Hughson, who called his first . They moved to De Pere to be closer to their grandchildren. Share on Facebook. Due to the pandemic, Hughson elected not to travel this season, with the 64-year-old only calling games close to home in Vancouver. "It's been a fantastic run and I'd like to thank Sportsnet, Hockey Night in […] In case you hadn't heard already, longtime Hockey Night in Canada and former Vancouver Canucks play-by-play commentator Jim Hughson announced his retirement yesterday. Air Force, Naval, US Atlantic Fleet Air Force, Naval, US Pacific Fleet Allied Forces Southern Europe, Commander in Chief US Amphibious Force, US Atlantic Fleet Amphibious Force, US Pacific Fleet Atlantic Command, Commander in Chief US Simpson played university hockey for the Michigan State Spartans of the NCAA from 1983-84 to 1984-85. Hughson, who was born and raised in Fort St. John, announced his retirement on Tuesday. After a 42-year career as a play-by-play announcer, Jim Hughson has announced his retirement. Hughson, who's from the West Coast, also spent years calling Canucks games. Jim Hughson, a Hall of Fame broadcaster with Sportsnet, retired Tuesday. All through this time, he continued to juggle both football and hockey. The Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator has announced his retirement from sports broadcasting, closing out a remarkable 42-year career as one of the iconic voices of hockey in Canada. A staple in Canadian broadcasting is retiring. In 2019, the Hockey Hall of Fame awarded Hughson the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution as a hockey broadcaster. Simpson played collegiate hockey for the Michigan State Spartans of the NCAA from 1983-84 to 1984-85 . — Kurt (@KurtPopp) August 8, 2020. Hughson, 64, said he's had a "fantastic run.". Jim Hughson is one of the most legendary voices in broadcast hockey and on Tuesday he's announced he's retiring. Jim Hughson, a longtime broadcaster with Sportsnet, retired Tuesday. On the television side, Leo Rautins will not be back as Raptors analyst alongside Currently, Jim lives in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Sportsnet made the announcement Tuesday, calling him "one of the iconic voices of hockey in Canada.". The other day, I wrote about Jim Hughson's retirement. Hughson, left, is shown at a promotional event hosted by the station at a Kelowna grocery store. Over the years, Jim Hughson has been my favorite play by play man. Jim Hughson won't be calling any games on Hockey Night in Canada or any other Sportsnet broadcasts in the playoffs. I'm totally losing track of people and their place in time. EDIT: I think I pointed this out already, but the Gretzky hire is a reprise of Turner going . Coverage overview Regular season Pregame show Wasn't expecting that. In any case, there's no denying that Cuthbert is worthy of taking Hughson's spotlight. It's the end of an era for Canadian hockey broadcasting. Jim pictured at left at CKIQ at a store promotion . If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. 42 years is a hell of a career. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. He previously covered . Craig Simpson (born February 15, 1967 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres. On Tuesday afternoon, Sportsnet announced that Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer, Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career in the sports broadcast industry that spanned multiple decades, networks, and even sports. Jim Hughson later retired before the start of the 2021-22 season. Subsequently in interviews, Hughson was close to retirement anyway. Sportsnet's Jim Hughson Retires from Broadcasting after 42 Years September 21, 2021 News Releases September 21, 2021 - Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. For many fans of a certain age, Hughson's voice served as the soundtrack to their adolescent hockey experience . The Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator has announced his retirement from sports broadcasting, closing out a remarkable 42-year career as one of the iconic voices of hockey in Canada. There are 10+ professionals named "Jim Hughson", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. The Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator has announced his retirement from sports . Sportsnet's Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. Moose Talks Oct. 15 - Jim Hughson, former Hockey Night in Canada announcer . He is also the Best Sports Live Announcer and has won the Canadian Screen Awards four times. The lead play-by-play voice for "Hockey Night in Canada" has broadcasted regular-season games . Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Thomas Hughson and Patrick Moran; her first grandchild, Lauren Hughson; siblings, Jack Manning and Regina Buerstetta; and her dog, Bugsy Moran. Jim Hughson. "It's overwhelming," Brown said. Content and features on Hockey Night are generally simulcast between the games, which until 2019, included the traditional Coach's Corner segment during the first intermission. The 64-year-old is considered one of the greatest hockey play-by-play callers in the game's history. Hughson is synonymous with the game of hockey for many British Columbians and Canadians in . Hughson announced his retirement on September 21, 2021, before the 2021-22 NHL season. Jim Hughson retires. Hughson has been a part of Hockey Night in Canada since 2005. Jim passed away on . Adam Hunsucker started covering LSU for Gannett. He reminisced about going into his 20th season on the beat and working with the recently retired Jim Hughson. How a Canucks game sheet from 1979 influenced Jim Hughson's decision to retire. "But even Danny has drifted away too much from the old-school . "You listen to him and you'll know that you'll get a very live, exciting play-by-play description. Hockey Hall of Fame. Don't worry Jim Hughson, you may have blown the call of the most exciting goal of the playoffs so far, and all the networks over dubbed the highlights with the radio play-by-play call, but you still have that "not lame at all" Pepsi/Lays commercial. Longtime play-by-play commentator Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career that includes a dozen Stanley Cup finals, two World Series and two Olympic Games. "Whether on TV, radio or in video . One of hockey's most recognizable voices is stepping away from the broadcast booth. Pat died in 2012. Brandon Hunt hates Jim Hughson (and 'simpson') so much he took time to start a petition and skipped ALL the grammar and punctuation to do it. Will be missed. Hughson is a four-time Gemini Award winner and an inductee of the B.C. I don't think he hated the leafs, he just likes the Canucks and doesn't care for the leafs. He was honoured with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award at the Hockey Hall of Fame NHL Media Awards in 2019. After 42 years, Hall of Fame PxP commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement from broadcasting. View the profiles of professionals named "Jim Hughson" on LinkedIn. Thinks the . Cuthbert is one of the most respected voices in hockey and has built a reputation as one of the most iconic play by play mans of his generation. On Tuesday afternoon, Sportsnet announced that Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer, Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career in the sports broadcast industry that spanned . ADVERTISEMENT Hughson joined Hockey Night in Canada in 2005 and took over from Bob Cole as the program's top play-by-play broadcaster in 2008. Sportsnet's Dave Randorf becomes new TV voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning, replacing retired announcer Rick Peckham. Enter Search Term. "Jim is one of the best this business has ever seen," said Rob Corte, VP of Sportsnet and NHL Production. Yet, I fucking LOVE this guy. Sportsnet's Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. God the voices of my childhood are all leaving. A Gemini award-winner for his work in television, he also won the 2014 Canadian Screen Award for his play-by-play call of the Stanley Cup final. "This is a decision I made in consultation with my family and I'm very much at peace with . Hall of Fame hockey commentator Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year broadcast career. Brooks Holton joined the USA Today Network as a digital producer. Rogers Sports and Media announced that Jim Hughson is retiring after a 42-year career in the industry. Play-by-play caller Jim Hughson retired. Hughson broadcasted hockey for 42 years and is best known for his play-by-play work for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks as well as "Hockey Night in Canada." In 2019 he received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, selected by the NHL Broadcasters' Association, … News broke yesterday about two other changes at Sportsnet. The broadcast on June 22, 2007 was the first baseball game he had called in 13 years. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hughson did not travel. As one of Canada's iconic hockey voices, Jim leaves a lasting legacy at @Sportsnet & across the entire broadcasting industry. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hughson did not travel. I do think he blew some calls that could have been bangers. James Lynn Beck January 5, 1945 - August 16, 2021 Hughson, California - James Lynn Beck was born on January 5, 1945 to Gordon "Pete" and Adella Beck of Hughson, California. Jim Hughson says working the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs is the most unusual assignment of his career. On Monday morning, Doc Emrick retired from the broadcast booth. Hughson worked on Canucks radio broadcasts, working on the studio host shows in the early 1980s. One of hockey's most recognizable voices is stepping away from the broadcast booth. When Jim Hughson retired, I was concerned he was being forced out. You stay right where the hell you are, Jim Jackson. One of hockey's most recognizable voices is stepping away from the broadcast booth. Hughson has been a part of Hockey Night in Canada since 2005. After 42 years, Hughson will not be returning to Hockey Night in Canada this season. Hughson called his first hockey game in 1979 and has been the voice of the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and national hockey broadcasts on Hockey Night in Canada.The writing was on the wall after reports surfaced that he would not be . Hughson has been part of the Hockey Night in Canada coverage and the lead play-by-play man. Having retired this past March at the ripe old age of 55, I feel like time is passing by rapidly. On Tuesday afternoon . September 21, 2021, 2:06 PM. On Tuesday afternoon, Sportsnet announced that Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play announcer, Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career in the sports broadcast industry that spanned multiple decades, networks, and even sports. I don't know who Brandon Hunt is but he's angry. Hughson, who called his first. In my mind Jim Hughson is still in his 40s calling a great game. After 42 years calling hockey games, Jim Hughson has announced his retirement. After 42 years, Hall of Fame PxP commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement from broadcasting. Rod Black had a few more years left in his career. jim abuan Retired at Hughson High School Modesto, California, United States After 42 years, Hall of Fame PxP commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement from broadcasting. Regardless of what we might have thought about his obsession with sons of NFL players, Rod Black deserved a lot better exit. Both of Kasperi Kapanen's playoff OT winners (game 2 in 2017, game 4 in 2020) deserved better calls. Jim Hughson, a Hall of Fame broadcaster with Sportsnet, retired Tuesday. Hughson, who called his first. There was less Jim Hughson on Canadian television last season than in the past. Jim Hughson was born on October 9, 1956, in Fort St. John, British Columbia. Jim Hughson, who has been calling hockey games since the early 80s, has announced his retirement from broadcasting. "I still think Danny is the best," says Hewitt, who, at 54, retired before this season after an illness last season. Legendary CBC and Sportsnet play by play announcer Jim Hughson has officially announced his retirement from broadcasting after more than four decades. After she retired, she married Patrick Moran in 1996. Still remember people gathering and watching people play it at a demo kiosk in a radio shack at the local mall. Kukla's Korner Hockey Jim Hughson Announces His Retirement. He followed the television package from the CBC to Sportsnet in 2014. International Local Networks NHL By Andrew Bucholtz on 01/07/2021. Jim Hughson (born October 9, 1956) is a Canadian sportscaster, best known for his play-by-play of National Hockey League and Toronto Blue Jays baseball games. A 10-time nominee and four-time recipient of the Gemini/Canadian screen award as Canada's top play-by-play announcer. Jim, a Hall of Fame broadcaster, was the voice of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC and Rogers Sportsnet. Sometimes Jim goes by various nicknames including James Leroy Wheatley and James L Wheatley. Craig Simpson (born February 15, 1967) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey winger who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres. Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. CalPERS wants her to pay back not the money she earned from the Hughson job, but the entire retirement benefits she earned during that four-year period between 2012 and 2015 of more than $235,000. After spending 42-years in broadcast booths across the NHL, Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement. After 42 years, Hall of Fame PxP commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement from broadcasting. There was less Jim Hughson on Canadian television last season than in the past. In an email to Daily Hive, a Sportsnet spokesperson confirmed that travel requirements are the reason why Hughson is sitting out. Thank you Jim! Jim Hughson retired after 42 years of broadcasting career Simpson was drafted in the 1st Round, 2nd overall . Jim Hughson, lead NHL announcer for Sportsnet in Canada, apologized on Wednesday for his comments two weeks ago that made light of Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' disorderly conduct charge. Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. Since 2008, he has been the lead play-by-play announcer for Hockey Night in Canada. Jim Hughson, a longtime broadcaster with Sportsnet, retired Tuesday. by Paul on 09/21/21 at 01:03 PM ET Comments (2) added 1:13pm, Some of Hughson's great call are below the release.. September 21, 2021 - Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic.The Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator has announced his retirement from sports broadcasting, closing out a remarkable 42-year career as one of the . Long-time . With the Leafs being the marquee team of Hockey Night in Canada's broadcasts, it is assumed that Cuthbert will supplant another much-maligned Sportsnet personality, Jim Hughson, as voice of the Leafs on Saturday nights. I grew up on NHL 06 and I think Jim Hughson has a really cool voice. After 42 years, Hall of Fame PxP commentator Jim Hughson has announced his retirement from broadcasting. Long-time play-by-play commentator Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career that includes a dozen Stanley Cup finals, two World Series and two Olympic Games. He is currently a broadcaster, involved in Hockey Night in Canada telecasts. Other appearances Hughson returned to the broadcast booth for the Toronto Blue Jays when CBC picked up a package of Blue Jays games for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Since NHL 98, the first game with play by play calls. Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson are scheduled to broadcast the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, which begins Thursday, May 20.They'll be joined by Kyle Bukauskas, as the in-arena host. Jim Hughson retired just before the season. John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports One of hockey's most recognizable voices is stepping away from the broadcast booth. It was just after 10 a.m., moments after Jim Hughson officially retired, and it was busy. As one of Canada's iconic hockey voices, Jim leaves a lasting legacy at @Sportsnet & across the entire broadcasting industry. He won't be replaced by one caller, though Chris Cuthbert would now appear to be the main voice on hockey. Jim's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Republican; and religious views are listed as Christian. Peter Muggeridge | September 23rd, 2021 Jim Hughson, seen here prior to calling the third game of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators, announced his retirement from broadcasting this week. Sportsnet has announced that Jim Hughson is retiring after a 42-year broadcasting career. Sportsnet's Jim Hughson Retires from Broadcasting after 42 Years. Jim Hughson retired from broadcasting hockey and baseball for Sportsnet. After 42 years, he's decided to call it quits and will no longer call NHL games for Sportsnet. He retired last month after a 42-year career in broadcasting, so we'll chat about his life and career in the game of hockey and his early life in Fort St. John. Hughson is a BC native who resides in White Rock, BC just south of Vancouver. 2 months ago / NHL.com / Read Time: 1 minute 22 seconds. He was the secondary play-by-play voice, mostly calling games on the West Coast. In 1994, Jim Robson retired from radio and Larscheid's new hockey partner became Jim Hughson. He really got on my nerves with his Vancouver homerism during the Blackhawks-Canucks rivalry, but he's certainly one of the great voices of hockey, and it'll be strange not to hear him. He was the secondary play-by-play voice, mostly calling games on the West Coast. Jim Hughson, the longtime announcer for Hockey Night in Canada, has retired from broadcasting. He talked about the news of the day and how expensive those preseason tickets are going to be. He was previously with The Joplin (Missouri) Globe. Sportsnet's Jim Hughson is stepping away from the mic. Sportsnet announced that play-by-play man Jim Hughson has retired after 42 years in the business. Longtime play-by-play commentator Jim Hughson is retiring, ending a 42-year career that includes a dozen Stanley Cup finals, two World Series and two Olympic Games. Last season, he only called home games for the Vancouver Canucks. This looks like he's being forced out. "It's been a fantastic run and I'd like to thank Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada and all my friends and colleagues over the years for the tremendous support . For many fans of He also filled in as play-by-play announcer when Jim . Hughson broadcasted hockey for 42 years and is best known for his play-by-play work for "Hockey Night in Canada." In 2019, he was recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, which selected by the NHL Broadcasters' Association for outstanding . 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