A Conversation With Canadian Broadcaster Ron MacLean

Let's Talk with Che Marville

On today's episode of Let's Talk, Che had an in-depth conversation with Canadian Broadcaster Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada and Rogers Hometown Hockey, about his 30 years of experience in the hockey broadcasting arena, the controversial end of the famous segment Coaches Corner with Don Cherry, the current cultural change and the future of hockey broadcasting in Canada. In 2015, MacLean was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame, a prestigious honour acknowledging the achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians.

MacLean began his broadcasting career in 1978 at CKRD Radio in Red Deer, Alberta, and in 1984 became the host of the Calgary Flames television broadcasts on CFAC in Calgary. He became the sports anchor on the local evening news before joining CBC in 1986 as host of the Toronto Maple Leaf broadcasts on Hockey Night in Canada. In 1987, MacLean became the national host of Hockey Night in Canada, which included hosting the iconic Coach's Corner alongside Don Cherry.

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