He called Hockey Night in Canada games for nearly 50 years.
games for nearly 50 years, from 1973 to 2019. He called his first NHL game for CBC Radio in 1969 and became the lead play-by-play voice for the CBC’s television coverage ofCole was the voice Canadians heard for many of the most memorable moments in NHL history, including Wayne Gretzky’s final career game, Steve Yzerman’s game-winning double-overtime goal for the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of a 1996 playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, and countless Stanley Cup and Olympic games.
Cole called his final game on April 6, 2019, a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. His retirement inspired an outpouring of support from many NHL players.. “I’ve had a great relationship with him over the years. His voice is iconic. It’s all I associated with watching hockey growing up. Bittersweet for sure, but a great man. He has a close spot in a lot of Canadians’ hearts over the years.
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