Hughson to replace Cole as Cup caller

TORONTO — According to network sources, the Stanley Cup Final will have a new play-by-play voice next spring.

Bob Cole, who has been a fixture on Hockey Night in Canada for 20-plus years, will be replaced by Jim Hughson. The change in play-by-play will also be heard on the CBC flagship Saturday Night game. Cole, who is not ready to retire form the booth, will continue to call regular season games.

A source close to the network said: "Bob wants to continue and he will. But next year, Jim Hughson will do the play-by-play for the Stanley Cup final."

Hughson recently signed a six-year contract extension with CBC.

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