I realize that. But the poll software doesn't allow for the separation of play-by-play and analyst, so to be fair, I called it Hockey Night In Canada "announcer" on purpose. It's a tough choice, but I'm curious to see who comes out on top. 

I almost put him in, but wasn't he mainly heard out west? I admit he belongs on the list, but I wasn't sure how many in this part of the land would have had the chance to hear him.

The problem with these polls is there's limited room for the choices and inevitably, someone deserving (like Robson) is going to be left out. I probably should have put in an "other" in retrospect. 

Last edited by RadioActive (April 25, 2024 4:56 pm)

RadioActive wrote:

I almost put him in, but wasn't he mainly heard out west? 

Jim Robson was to hockey what Red Robinson was to top 40 radio
 

Have to admit, I didn't think of him. Which is weird because I think he used to be my brother's neighbour when he lived in Toronto.

Problem is there's only so many choices you can list so I had to try and put in the names I thought would come up most. With a Canadian institution that's been on for so long, it's literally impossible to include every name. 

Can we call Murray Westgate a "Hockey Night in Canada" announcer?

Hey, he was on every week for years, and was quite popular.

What about Ward Cornell?

This list can only grow as people notice omissions. I think this topic is too big for a Forum Poll

A Canadian kid he was THE voice of St. Louis, Dan Kelly. A terrific play-by-play guy and did the odd Canadian call. Can't go wrong with him.