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In addition to hosting ''HNIC'', he has been a part of the CBC's [[Olympics]] coverage since 1988. He took over as chief anchor following the departure of [[Brian Williams (sportscaster)|Brian Williams]] to [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]/[[The Sports Network|TSN]]. MacLean was the main sportscaster and host for the [[2008 Summer Olympic Games]] in [[Beijing]] until his mother died, causing him to hand over duties to [[Scott Russell (commentator)|Scott Russell]].<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/sports/2.720/ron-maclean-leaving-cbc-s-beijing-broadcast-1.715552 olympics-ron-maclean]</ref> In 1993, MacLean served as an ice level reporter for [[NHL on NBC|NBC Sports]]' coverage of the [[44th National Hockey League All-Star Game|NHL All-Star Game]] in [[Montreal Forum|Montreal]]. MacLean has also hosted CBC's coverage of the [[Queen's Plate]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horse-races.net/library/qp08-entries.htm |title=2008 Queen's Plate Entries |publisher=Horse-races.net |access-date=January 19, 2013}}</ref> | In addition to hosting ''HNIC'', he has been a part of the CBC's [[Olympics]] coverage since 1988. He took over as chief anchor following the departure of [[Brian Williams (sportscaster)|Brian Williams]] to [[CTV Television Network|CTV]]/[[The Sports Network|TSN]]. MacLean was the main sportscaster and host for the [[2008 Summer Olympic Games]] in [[Beijing]] until his mother died, causing him to hand over duties to [[Scott Russell (commentator)|Scott Russell]].<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/sports/2.720/ron-maclean-leaving-cbc-s-beijing-broadcast-1.715552 olympics-ron-maclean]</ref> In 1993, MacLean served as an ice level reporter for [[NHL on NBC|NBC Sports]]' coverage of the [[44th National Hockey League All-Star Game|NHL All-Star Game]] in [[Montreal Forum|Montreal]]. MacLean has also hosted CBC's coverage of the [[Queen's Plate]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.horse-races.net/library/qp08-entries.htm |title=2008 Queen's Plate Entries |publisher=Horse-races.net |access-date=January 19, 2013}}</ref> | ||
Beginning with the [[2014–15 NHL season]], MacLean was hired by [[Rogers Media]] when the company [[NHL on Sportsnet|acquired the national rights to the NHL]]. MacLean was removed from the host position of ''Hockey Night in Canada'', but retained his role as host of ''Coach's Corner'', and became an on-location host for the new, travelling ''Hometown Hockey'' broadcasts introduced that season. On June 27, 2016, Rogers announced that MacLean would be reinstated as host of the early games on ''Hockey Night'' beginning in the upcoming season, replacing [[George Stroumboulopoulos]].<ref name="sportsnet-macleanisback">{{cite web|title=Ron MacLean to host Hockey Night in Canada, with David Amber|url= | Beginning with the [[2014–15 NHL season]], MacLean was hired by [[Rogers Media]] when the company [[NHL on Sportsnet|acquired the national rights to the NHL]]. MacLean was removed from the host position of ''Hockey Night in Canada'', but retained his role as host of ''Coach's Corner'', and became an on-location host for the new, travelling ''Hometown Hockey'' broadcasts introduced that season. On June 27, 2016, Rogers announced that MacLean would be reinstated as host of the early games on ''Hockey Night'' beginning in the upcoming season, replacing [[George Stroumboulopoulos]].<ref name="sportsnet-macleanisback">{{cite web|title=Ron MacLean to host Hockey Night in Canada, with David Amber|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/ron-maclean-host-hockey-night-canada-david-amber/|website=Sportsnet.ca|access-date=June 27, 2016}}</ref><ref name="torstar-stromboisout">{{cite news|title=Ron MacLean to replace Strombo on Hockey Night in Canada: Feschuk|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2016/06/19/ron-maclean-to-replace-strombo-on-hockey-night-in-canada-feschuk.html|website=Toronto Star|date=June 19, 2016 |access-date=June 20, 2016}}</ref> | ||
On November 9, 2019, MacLean's co-host Don Cherry made remarks during ''Coach's Corner'' suggesting that Canadian immigrants benefit from the sacrifices of veterans and do not wear [[remembrance poppies]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/online-backlash-against-don-cherry-for-comments-on-immigrants-and-remembrance-day|title='You people': Don Cherry under fire for claiming new immigrants don't wear Remembrance Day poppies |agency=The Canadian Press |date=November 10, 2019|access-date=November 10, 2019}}</ref> MacLean, who nodded during Cherry's rant and flashed a thumbs-up sign at the end of Saturday's segment, apologized the following day for staying silent during Cherry's remarks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/6151647/don-cherry-immigrants-poppies/|title=Ron MacLean apologizes for not challenging Don Cherry's 'hurtful and prejudiced' comments|website=Global News|access-date=November 12, 2019}}</ref> The following day, Sportsnet president Bart Yabsley announced that Cherry had been fired: "Following further discussions with Don Cherry after Saturday night's broadcast, it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/don-cherry-fired-after-scolding-immigrants-who-don-t-wear-poppies-1.4680203|title=Don Cherry fired after scolding immigrants who don't wear poppies|website=CTV News|date=November 11, 2019 |access-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> The following day, Cherry expressed his disappointment over MacLean's apology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/i- | On November 9, 2019, MacLean's co-host Don Cherry made remarks during ''Coach's Corner'' suggesting that Canadian immigrants benefit from the sacrifices of veterans and do not wear [[remembrance poppies]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/online-backlash-against-don-cherry-for-comments-on-immigrants-and-remembrance-day|title='You people': Don Cherry under fire for claiming new immigrants don't wear Remembrance Day poppies |agency=The Canadian Press |date=November 10, 2019|access-date=November 10, 2019}}</ref> MacLean, who nodded during Cherry's rant and flashed a thumbs-up sign at the end of Saturday's segment, apologized the following day for staying silent during Cherry's remarks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/6151647/don-cherry-immigrants-poppies/|title=Ron MacLean apologizes for not challenging Don Cherry's 'hurtful and prejudiced' comments|website=Global News|access-date=November 12, 2019}}</ref> The following day, Sportsnet president Bart Yabsley announced that Cherry had been fired: "Following further discussions with Don Cherry after Saturday night's broadcast, it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/don-cherry-fired-after-scolding-immigrants-who-don-t-wear-poppies-1.4680203|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112000039/https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/don-cherry-fired-after-scolding-immigrants-who-don-t-wear-poppies-1.4680203|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 12, 2019|title=Don Cherry fired after scolding immigrants who don't wear poppies|website=CTV News|date=November 11, 2019 |access-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> The following day, Cherry expressed his disappointment over MacLean's apology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/i-dont-regret-a-thing-don-cherry-speaks-out-on-his-firing-and-ron-maclean/|title='I don't regret a thing': Don Cherry speaks out on his firing and Ron MacLean {{!}} CTV News|website=www.ctvnews.ca|date=November 11, 2019 |access-date=November 12, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/video/6160408/he-buried-me-don-cherry-says-hes-disappointed-in-co-host-ron-maclean|title='He buried me': Don Cherry says he's disappointed in co-host Ron MacLean|publisher=globalnews.ca|date=November 12, 2019}}</ref> On November 16, 2019, MacLean addressed and reflected on the incident during ''Hockey Night in Canada'', the first without Cherry, also announcing the end of ''Coach's Corner''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/article-maclean-calls-first-hockey-night-without-cherry-the-end-of-an-era/|title=MacLean calls first "Hockey Night" without Cherry the "end of an era"|publisher=theglobeandmail.com|date=November 16, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/6179202/ron-maclean-don-cherry-hockey-night-in-canada/|title=Ron MacLean addresses viewers in first Hockey Night in Canada without Don Cherry|publisher=globalnews.ca|date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> | ||
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MacLean was named Honorary Colonel of the 1 Air Movements Squadron at [[17 Wing Winnipeg]] of the [[Canadian Forces]]' [[Royal Canadian Air Force|Air Command]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warmington |first1=Joe |title=Cherry stands by his pal MacLean |url=https://torontosun.com/2012/05/10/grapes-stands-by-his-pal/wcm/019d82bc-5102-4f57-9cd6-8010ba10e30b |access-date=February 27, 2020 |publisher=Toronto Sun |date=May 10, 2012}}</ref> | MacLean was named Honorary Colonel of the 1 Air Movements Squadron at [[17 Wing Winnipeg]] of the [[Canadian Forces]]' [[Royal Canadian Air Force|Air Command]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Warmington |first1=Joe |title=Cherry stands by his pal MacLean |url=https://torontosun.com/2012/05/10/grapes-stands-by-his-pal/wcm/019d82bc-5102-4f57-9cd6-8010ba10e30b |access-date=February 27, 2020 |publisher=Toronto Sun |date=May 10, 2012}}</ref> | ||
On June 3, 2010, MacLean helped to rescue a man trying to take his own life, by jumping into the [[Delaware River]] in [[Philadelphia]].<ref name=saveslife>{{cite news|title=Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean jumps in river to save suicidal man|url= | On June 3, 2010, MacLean helped to rescue a man trying to take his own life, by jumping into the [[Delaware River]] in [[Philadelphia]].<ref name=saveslife>{{cite news|title=Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean jumps in river to save suicidal man|url=https://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/06/03/hockey-night-in-canada%E2%80%99s-ron-maclean-jumps-in-river-to-save-suicidal-man/|access-date=February 3, 2011|newspaper=The National Post|date=June 3, 2010|agency=Postmedia News|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129162650/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/06/03/hockey-night-in-canada%E2%80%99s-ron-maclean-jumps-in-river-to-save-suicidal-man/|archive-date=January 29, 2013}}</ref> | ||
In 2010, MacLean and his [[Ford Mustang (third generation)|1986 Ford Mustang]] were profiled by ''[[The Globe and Mail]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/sports-car-for-a-sports-guy/article4327436/ | title=Sports car for a sports guy | newspaper=The Globe and Mail | date=September 29, 2010 | last1=Gentile | first1=Petrina }}</ref> | In 2010, MacLean and his [[Ford Mustang (third generation)|1986 Ford Mustang]] were profiled by ''[[The Globe and Mail]]''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commuting/sports-car-for-a-sports-guy/article4327436/ | title=Sports car for a sports guy | newspaper=The Globe and Mail | date=September 29, 2010 | last1=Gentile | first1=Petrina }}</ref> | ||
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Ronald Joseph Corbett MacLean (born April 12, 1960)[1][2] is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC and Rogers Media, best known as the host of Hockey Night in Canada from 1986 to 2014 and again since 2016. MacLean is also a former hockey referee.
Early life and education
MacLean was born in Zweibrücken, West Germany, at the NATO Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Number 3 Fighter Wing Zweibrucken, West Germany on April 12, 1960.[2] His father was stationed at the NATO RCAF Number 1 Air Division Headquarters, Chateau de Mercy, Metz, France where he was employed in the Chateau as a NCO Communications Operator (Crypto Centre).
Ron MacLean Sr., of Sydney, Nova Scotia, married in July 1959 at 1 Air Division Metz, a member of the RCAF, Sarah "Lila" MacDonald, from Iona, Nova Scotia. In 1956-57 Ron MacLean Sr. worked as a communications operator at RCAF Station Edmonton, while MacDonald was an airwoman/clerk stationed at RCAF Station Namao, just outside Edmonton.[2] Fourteen months after MacLean's birth, the family moved back to Canada, initially settling in Chester, Nova Scotia. MacLean was four years old when his dad was stationed in Whitehorse, Yukon, with the Royal Canadian Air Force before relocating eventually in Sylvan Lake, Alberta.[3]
He attended high school in Red Deer, Alberta, where he met his future wife Cari.[4] After high school, MacLean was prepared to attend the University of Alberta until he was asked to fill in for a sick friend at CKRD-FM, which led to a job at CKRD-TV.[5]
Career
Hockey Night in Canada
MacLean has worked on Hockey Night in Canada since 1986–87. He began hosting telecasts in Calgary and Toronto when Dave Hodge moved to Vancouver. Hodge was later suspended, and eventually quit, protesting a CBC programming decision on-air. He worked his first Stanley Cup Finals that spring and has been the early game host ever since. Part of his duties included hosting Coach's Corner with Don Cherry.
Contract negotiations with CBC Sports Executive Director Nancy Lee and the president of English television had hit a standstill in the 2001–02 NHL season. MacLean threatened to leave CBC on the advice of his agent Don Meehan.[6] That made headlines across Canada and following a huge public outcry, the CBC quickly gave in to his demands.[7][8]
In addition to hosting HNIC, he has been a part of the CBC's Olympics coverage since 1988. He took over as chief anchor following the departure of Brian Williams to CTV/TSN. MacLean was the main sportscaster and host for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing until his mother died, causing him to hand over duties to Scott Russell.[9] In 1993, MacLean served as an ice level reporter for NBC Sports' coverage of the NHL All-Star Game in Montreal. MacLean has also hosted CBC's coverage of the Queen's Plate.[10]
Beginning with the 2014–15 NHL season, MacLean was hired by Rogers Media when the company acquired the national rights to the NHL. MacLean was removed from the host position of Hockey Night in Canada, but retained his role as host of Coach's Corner, and became an on-location host for the new, travelling Hometown Hockey broadcasts introduced that season. On June 27, 2016, Rogers announced that MacLean would be reinstated as host of the early games on Hockey Night beginning in the upcoming season, replacing George Stroumboulopoulos.[11][12]
On November 9, 2019, MacLean's co-host Don Cherry made remarks during Coach's Corner suggesting that Canadian immigrants benefit from the sacrifices of veterans and do not wear remembrance poppies.[13] MacLean, who nodded during Cherry's rant and flashed a thumbs-up sign at the end of Saturday's segment, apologized the following day for staying silent during Cherry's remarks.[14] The following day, Sportsnet president Bart Yabsley announced that Cherry had been fired: "Following further discussions with Don Cherry after Saturday night's broadcast, it has been decided it is the right time for him to immediately step down."[15] The following day, Cherry expressed his disappointment over MacLean's apology.[16][17] On November 16, 2019, MacLean addressed and reflected on the incident during Hockey Night in Canada, the first without Cherry, also announcing the end of Coach's Corner.[18][19]
Hockey Canada
In addition to his work at the CBC, MacLean is a former Level 5 referee with Hockey Canada. He has refereed in junior, minor pro, senior, and university leagues across Canada, mostly in the Southern Ontario region. He served as a referee in the September 29, 2006, NHL preseason matchup of the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins,[20] calling one penalty in the final minute of the game.
Awards and honours
MacLean has won eight Gemini Awards for his work with CBC.[21] His first was in 1992 for Best Sports Broadcaster; he also won the Best Sports Broadcaster award in 1994, 1997, 1998 and 2001. He won Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program or Sportscast in 2004 and again in 2006. In 1996, he was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. In 2015, he was inducted into the Oakville Sports Hall of Fame. In 2016, MacLean, along with his Coach's Corner co-host Don Cherry, received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.[22]
MacLean received an honorary degree from Lakehead University in 2018,[23] and the University of Alberta in 2019.[24]
Personal life
MacLean was named Honorary Colonel of the 1 Air Movements Squadron at 17 Wing Winnipeg of the Canadian Forces' Air Command.[25]
On June 3, 2010, MacLean helped to rescue a man trying to take his own life, by jumping into the Delaware River in Philadelphia.[26]
In 2010, MacLean and his 1986 Ford Mustang were profiled by The Globe and Mail.[27]
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