Ron MacLean Bio | Wiki
Ron MacLean is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC and Rogers Media. He is best known as the host of Hockey Night in Canada from 1986 to 2014 and since 2016 and is also a hockey referee. Ron has won eight Gemini Awards for his work with CBC.
His first was in 1992 for Best Sports Broadcaster, he also won the Best Sports Broadcaster award in 1994, 1997, 1998, and 2001. Ron won Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program or Sportscast in 2004 and in 2006.
In 1996, he was inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Moreover, in 2015, he was inducted into the Oakville Sports Hall of Fame. In 2016, Ron and his Coach’s Corner co-host Don Cherry received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Ron MacLean Age
Ronald was born on April 12, 1960, in Zweibrücken, Germany. He is 62 years old.
Ron MacLean Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Ron MacLean Family
He was born and raised in Zweibrücken, West Germany, at the NATO Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Number 3 Fighter Wing Zweibrucken, West Germany. Ron’s father Ron MacLean Sr. was stationed at the NATO RCAF Number 1 Air Division Headquarters, Chateau de Mercy, Metz, France where he was employed in the Chateau as an NCO Communications Operator (Crypto Centre).
His mother was a member of the RCAF, from Iona, Nova Scotia. Fourteen months after Ron’s birth, the family moved back to Canada, initially settling in Chester, Nova Scotia. He was four years old when his dad was stationed in Whitehorse, Yukon, with the Royal Canadian Air Force before relocating eventually to Sylvan Lake, Alberta
Ron MacLean Wife
Ron is married to his beautiful wife Cari. The couple met at a high school in Red Deer, Alberta, and celebrated their wedding in 1984. On June 3, 2010, he helped to rescue a man trying to take his own life, by jumping into the Delaware River in Philadelphia. In 2010, Ron and his 1986 Ford Mustang were profiled by The Globe and Mail.
Ron MacLean Education
He attended high school in Red Deer, Alberta, where he met his future wife Cari. After high school, Ron 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.
Although he never attended university, he received an honorary degree from the University of Alberta in 2019. Ron was named Honorary Colonel of the 1 Air Movements Squadron at 17 Wing Winnipeg of the Canadian Forces’ Air Command.
Ron MacLean CBC
He serves as a sportscaster for the CBC and Rogers Media. He 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.
In addition to hosting HNIC, Ron 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.
He 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. In 1993, Ron 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.
Ron MacLean Canada
In addition to his work at the CBC, Ron 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. Ron served as a referee on September 29, 2006, NHL preseason matchup of the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins, calling one penalty in the final minute of the game.
Ron MacLean Salary
He serves as a sportscaster for the CBC and Rogers Media. Therefore, he earns a decent income. Ron’s average salary is $78,540.
Ron MacLean Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Ron’s estimated net worth is $3 million.
Who Is Ron MacLean
Ron is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC and Rogers Media. He is best known as the host of Hockey Night in Canada from 1986 to 2014 and since 2016 and is also a hockey referee. Ron has won eight Gemini Awards for his work with CBC.