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HOCKEY TOWNS
Every Canadian town has a hockey story, and Ron MacLean has a hockey story for every town. A new book by the co-author of the national bestseller Cornered.
When you first meet Ron MacLean, he asks where you’re from, and he always comes back with a story. No one has crossed this country more than MacLean. In his 28 years on Hockey Night in Canada and now as host of Rogers’ Hometown Hockey, Ron has met fascinating people from coast to coast and has great stories to tell. Now, in this new book, MacLean is back, with brand new tales from across the country.
"CORNERED"
Ron MacLean has been a Saturday night mainstay for twenty-five years. Known for his quick wit, arched eyebrows and encyclopedic hockey knowledge, MacLean is the skilled ringmaster of Canada's most watched weekly program. He is a master of seeking the best in substance and entertainment from his guests, as well as from his opinionated and often irascible co-host, Don Cherry, on "Coach's Corner." Ron Maclean's book Cornered is packed with inside accounts from his early days to his time hosting Hockey Night in Canada and the Olympics.
Ron MacLean
Sports Host, Host of In Conversation
Watching Ron MacLean has been a Canadian tradition for over twenty-five years. Known for his quick wit and encyclopedic hockey knowledge, MacLean reaches millions of homes across the country on Hockey Night in Canada and Hometown Hockey. He has interviewed the greatest players, coaches, and personalities in the sport, and is a master of seeking the best in substance and entertainment from his guests. As a speaker or emcee, Ron’s thoughtful insights, thrilling stories, and engaging style will entertain audiences from coast to coast. +
Throughout his 25-plus-year career with the CBC, MacLean’s role expanded to include hosting CBC’s coverage of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, World Cup Hockey, the Calgary Stampede, and the Queen’s Plate. MacLean was also the host of the hit reality program, Battle of the Blades.
In 2011, MacLean published his bestselling book, Cornered, co-authored by Kirstie McLellan Day. The book chronicles his journey from childhood to the host of one of Canada’s most celebrated television programs, and in 2015, he published Hockey Towns, which features stories from Canada’s most hockey-loving places.
MacLean is a multi-Gemini Award winner and a two-time recipient of the George Gross Award, honouring excellence in sports broadcasting and a former Level 5 referee for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. --
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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 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.
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For more information, fees & booking Ron Maclean, contact us. (We only respond to SERIOUS, booking-related inquiries.)
A crowd favorite! Ron creates personal moments and lasting memories. Our audience was captivated by his stories and were left begging for more.
–Grain Farmers of Ontario
A crowd favorite! Ron creates personal moments and lasting memories. Our audience was captivated by his stories and were left begging for more.
–Grain Farmers of Ontario
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