Ron MacLean brings extensive experience, knowledge and passion for the game of hockey to his role as co-host of Battle of the Blades. He has been recognized with 10 Gemini Awards for his work with CBC Television, including Best Host/Broadcaster in a Sports Program for CBC's Hockey Night In Canada (1992, 1994, 1998, 2001 and 2007) and CBC's Hockey Day In Canada in 2004 and 2006. MacLean is also a two-time recipient of the George Gross Award, honouring excellence in sports broadcasting. In 2008, the Red Deer native hosted Beijing 2008: The Olympic Games, marking his ninth Olympic Games on CBC Television.
After joining CBC Television in 1986, MacLean hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs' telecasts on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, before becoming the full-time national host in 1987. Throughout his 20-plus year career with CBC, MacLean's role has expanded to include hosting CBC's coverage of the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, World Cup Hockey, the Calgary Stampede and Queen's Plate. MacLean has also travelled the globe on several occasions to host CBC Sports' coverage of the International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships.
This season he returns as co-host of CBC's Battle of the Blades with International Figure Skating Champion Kurt Browning. MacLean is a former Level 5 referee for the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association and lives with his wife, Cari, in Oakville, ON.
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