MacLean, Ron

City Red Deer Region Central Alberta Inducted 1996 Sports Bell Memorial 1996 Organisation CBC Biography 1996 CBC Ron MacLean began his career as a radio and television commentator with CKRD in Red Deer in 1977. CFAC TV who signed him to call the play-by-play for the Calgary Flames hockey games recognized his talent as a sports broadcaster. In 1986, he joined Molstar Communications and quickly rose to fame following his first Stanley Cup broadcast in 1987. Other memorable moments include his appointments to co-host, for CBC, the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville. The names Ron MacLean and Don Cherry are synonymous with Hockey Night In Canada. His Friend Don Cherry has this to say about him, "Ron MacLean is simply the best' his record speaks for itself; he'd have to be the best' he works with me." In recognition of his performance as sportscaster, The Gemini Award was presented to Ron MacLean in both 1992 and 1993. The President of the Canadian Hockey Association states that, "He is a true ambassador for our Canadian game."