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Ron MacLean (Ronald Joseph Corbett MacLean) was born on 12 April, 1960 in Zweibrücken, West Germany, is a Canadian sportscaster (born 1960). Discover Ron MacLean's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Ronald Joseph Corbett MacLean
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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 12 April, 1960
Birthday 12 April
Birthplace Zweibrücken, West Germany
Nationality Germany

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His wife is Cari MacLean (m. 1984)

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1956

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.

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.

He attended high school in Red Deer, Alberta, where he met his future wife Cari.

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.

1959

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.

1960

Ronald Joseph Corbett MacLean (born April 12, 1960) 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, and is also a hockey referee.

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.

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).

1986

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.

1988

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.

1992

His first was in 1992 for Best Sports Broadcaster; he also won the Best Sports Broadcaster award in 1994, 1997, 1998 and 2001.

1993

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.

1996

In 1996, he was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

2001

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.

That made headlines across Canada and following a huge public outcry, the CBC quickly gave in to his demands.

2004

He won Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program or Sportscast in 2004 and again in 2006.

2006

He served as a referee in the September 29, 2006, NHL preseason matchup of the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins, calling one penalty in the final minute of the game.

2008

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.

2014

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.

2015

In 2015, he was inducted into the Oakville Sports Hall of Fame.

2016

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.

In 2016, MacLean, along with his Coach's Corner co-host Don Cherry, received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

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.

2019

Although he never attended university, MacLean received an honorary degree from the University of Alberta in 2019.

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.

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.

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."

The following day, Cherry expressed his disappointment over MacLean's apology.

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.

MacLean has won eight Gemini Awards for his work with CBC.