Ron MacLean
Hockey Night in Canada
Ron MacLean is best known as the straight man on Coach's Corner, the listener, and some might argue, the voice of reason that saves Don Cherry from getting a puck in the head.
As a speaker or MC, Ron's quick wit, thoughtful insights, and humorous, engaging style have entertained audiences from coast to coast. Thankfully, in 2002, thousands of Canadians demonstrated their unrelenting desire to have Ron MacLean continue as the long-time host of Hockey Night in Canada.
His broadcasting career began in 1978 when he took over a 16-month part-time position at a radio station in Red Deer, Alberta. One night in 1984, a hockey producer saw MacLean doing an ad-lib weather forecast and hired him to host the Calgary Flames telecasts on CKPD, an independent TV station in Calgary. He then became the sports anchor on the local evening news. MacLean's first love is hockey, which led him to Toronto in 1986 and Molson Hockey Night in Canada on CBC.
The eight-time Gemini Award-winning sportscaster has expanded his professional duties to include hosting CBC's coverage of the Summer and Winter Olympics - including the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Calgary Stampede, Commonwealth Games and World Track & Field Championships. In 2009, MacLean co-hosted the CBC's seven-week series, Battle of the Blades. In his spare time, he is a Level 5 referee for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association.
As a host, master of ceremonies or featured speaker, MacLean's quick wit, thoughtful insights and humorous, engaging style have entertained audiences from coast to coast.
An Evening with Ron MacLean:
Hockey & Humour
As an entertaining keynote or luncheon/dinner speaker Ron can inform you about both the background and the scuttlebutt of any player in the NHL. Highlights will include insights from the world of sports, including humorous anecdotes of Ron's experiences of working with Don Cherry on Hockey Night in Canada. Ron also discusses his 'behind the scenes' accounts of his involvement in CBC coverage of the Olympics and other international sporting events.
- Hosting/EmCeeing
- Celebrity/Personal Appearances
You went above and beyond what is expected and I do appreciate the personal time you sacrificed. It's a true measure of class and something that didn't go unnoticed.
–Lexmark Canada Inc.
You went above and beyond what is expected and I do appreciate the personal time you sacrificed. It's a true measure of class and something that didn't go unnoticed.
–Lexmark Canada Inc.
Ron MacLean was a success at our conference. There was not one negative word about his performance. Everyone was quite pleased and entertained. He is kind, polite, witty and funny. After his performance, he stayed to sign autographs and chat with whoever wanted to talk to him. That was quite surprising and delightful. Thank-you Ron MacLean.
–Heavy Duty Distributor Council
His presentation was relaxed, humorous and real – I stood at the back of the banquet hall and watched as 400-plus people remained silent, listening intently to be sure they did not miss a word.
–Auto Sense
You were sensational! You had your audience totally enthralled with your presentation. This is the first time where everyone stayed to hear the guest speaker. Thank you for taking the time to talk with the delegates, sign autographs and pose for pictures. Ron, you certainly have an uncanny ability to make people feel like they've just gained a new friend.
–Ontario Parks
