Blues Broadcaster John Kelly Won't Return After 20 Years

Blues CEO defends ouster of play-by-play voice John Kelly. 'Very hard decision.'

On Thursday evening, the Blues (along with FanDuel Sports Network Midwest and 101 ESPN) announced that the club would not renew Kelly’s contract, and they would be transitioning to a

St. Louis Blues CEO defends ouster of play-by-play voice John Kelly

St. Louis Blues president and CEO Chris Zimmerman defended the decision to oust longtime play-by-play broadcaster John Kelly, who's been the team's television voice for 20 seasons.

Longtime NHL broadcast legend axed in 'cost-cutting measures' after 20 years

A LEGENDARY NHL broadcaster is not returning to television due to cost-cutting measures. John Kelly, the long time St. Louis Blues broadcaster, will no longer be with the team next season. GettyThe St. Louis Blues are parting ways with broadcaster John Kelly[/caption] GettyKelly served as the Blues broadcaster for two decades[/caption] The decision was announced by the Blues on Thursday and was labeled as a “strategic realignment.” The team and …

Blues Broadcaster John Kelly won't return after 20 years

ST. LOUIS - In a significant change for the St. Louis Blues, longtime broadcaster John Kelly will no longer call games for the team after 20 years. The Blues announced the decision on Thursday as part of a realignment with their TV partner, FanDuel Sports Network, moving to a simulcast model. The new model will feature the radio crew, Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale, who will now be seen and heard on both TV and radio. Missouri governor repeal…

John Kelly out as Blues make big change in game broadcasts

After 20 years in the booth for Blues games, play-by-play announcer John Kelly will not be returning for the upcoming season.

John Kelly out as Blues TV voice, team to simulcast radio and TV

Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale will move from the radio booth to the TV booth and the play-by-play will be simulcast on FanDuel Sports Network Midwest and 101 ESPN radio.