It is a bittersweet time for both the Celtics and the Bruins as they prepare for the playoffs. Both teams are performing well on the court and the ice, but they are also bidding farewell to their long-time play-by-play announcers. Mike Gorman, who has been calling Celtics games for 43 years, and Jack Edwards, who has been the voice of the Bruins since 2005, are leaving the broadcast booth.
On this significant moment for both teams, Abby Chin, Celtics reporter for NBC Sports Boston and Kevin Paul DuPont, Boston Globe senior staff writer and columnist who covers the Bruins joined Radio Boston to discuss their thoughts on this matter. The two teams are facing both excitement and sadness as they move forward without their beloved announcers.
The departure of these iconic announcers marks a new chapter in the history of these two teams. Mike Gorman’s wit and humor have become synonymous with Celtics basketball, while Jack Edwards’ passion and energy have been a staple of Bruins hockey coverage. Their absence will certainly be felt by fans who have grown up listening to them call games.
However, it is important to remember that this change is also an opportunity for new voices to step into the spotlight. The Celtics and Bruins will undoubtedly continue to succeed on the court and ice, but it will be interesting to see how their broadcasting teams adapt to this change.
This segment aired on April 19th, 2024
