Ron MacLean

NHL, NHLPA Pride-tape ban misses the point

Ron MacLean

Ron MacLean brings more than 30 years of award-winning experience to his role as host of Hockey Night in Canada and Rogers Hometown Hockey. MacLean’s extensive knowledge and passion for the game of hockey, combined with 28 years of hosting Hockey Night in Canada, has made him one of the country’s most famous and beloved broadcasters.

The arena is where we will gather to mourn, remember the Broncos

When news broke about the accident in Humboldt, everyone headed for the rink. Canada itself is an endless arena. It houses our stores of energy and hope. And it is now where we will gather to remember.

A story for a winter’s night

Gord Downie was Canada's humble genius

In Gord Downie's aesthetic and intellectual ambition was this humble genius, who worked so hard, but who in the end was as eager to plant a kiss as any seed.

Toronto: A world of hockey history, episode 10

For each World Cup game day, Ron MacLean will take us on a guided tour of Toronto's hockey history. Check back here daily for the latest instalment.

Hometown Hockey will continue to lift, push Canadians

MacLean: What the Calgary Stampede can teach us

As Ron MacLean gets reacquainted with the faces and facts of the famous rodeo and chuckwagon races, he reflects on what we can learn from Alberta and the Calgary Stampede.

Gordie Howe's way with people is his greatest legacy

Gordie Howe's impact on the game is written in the record books and enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame, but it's his way with people that lingers.

Red Deer, 'The Memorable City'

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In music and in life, Gord Downie has The Wherewithal

The Tragically Hip song, "The Wherewithal” has always been a self-styled anthem of Ron MacLean's. In this tribute to Gord Downie, MacLean traces Downie's music throughout his lifetime, especially around the rink.