A commentator change has been announced by the Boston Bruins
It was announced today that the Boston Bruins will have a new play-by-play announcer on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
After Judd Sirott's departure to live TV there was an obvious void to fill, as Johnston has been with 98.5 The Sports Hub since 2009.
He has hosted the Saturday Morning's "Sports Hub Hockey Show" since 2012 and has been a fill-in on the "Toucher and Hardy" program.
Johnston has been calling hockey games since 2012 calling college hockey as a freelancer for UMass Lowell, Merrimack College, and The University of New Hampshire on NESN, ESPN+ and Fox Sports.
He won an award from Massachusetts/Rhode Island AP Award for Best Play-by-play.
"This is truly my dream job, and I could not be more excited for this opportunity,» said Johnston. «I'm thankful to the management team at 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Bruins organization for putting their faith in me. I'm fortunate to work alongside Bob Beers, who is one of the best analysts in the NHL. Really looking forward to the season and providing listeners with the quality broadcast they've come to expect.»
«Ryan and Bob will make a great pairing, said Program Director Rick Radzik, our listeners and hockey fans in the region are obviously very familiar with them. They've spent time together over the years calling some Bruins games, the Beanpot tournament, as well as co-hosting our Saturday Hockey Show. I can't wait for them to get started.»
«We are excited to welcome Ryan as the new radio voice of the Bruins,» said Cam Neely, President of the Boston Bruins. «Ryan comes into this role with a deep familiarity and knowledge of the Boston Bruins team, fans and organization, and we are confident he will bring a fresh perspective on-air.»
«I've worked with some great play-by-play voices the past 27 years on the game broadcasts, said analyst Bob Beers, I'm looking forward to this new chapter with Ryan calling the games on the Sports Hub and the Bruins Radio Network.»
In a fun fact, Johnston is the 10th play-by-play announcer on the radio for the Bruins, since their inception in 1924.
Congrats to Johnston, as he's paid his dues fair and square to reach a new pinnacle in his announcing career.
Source: NHL
Beasley Media Group's 98.5 The Sports Hub Announces Ryan Johnston as New Boston Bruins Play-By-Play Announcer
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