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‘Voice’ of the Toronto Maple Leafs Joe Bowen Says Next Season Will Be His Last
- Joe Bowen, the longtime play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced that the 2025-26 season will be his final season behind the microphone.
- Bowen began his broadcasting career in 1982 after working with the Sudbury Wolves and Nova Scotia Voyageurs and developed into the iconic voice of the Leafs.
- Over his more than 40-year career, Bowen called over 3,800 games on radio and TV, delivering famous calls including his signature phrase, "Holy Mackinaw!".
- Bowen expressed deep appreciation for his long career doing what he loves, describing it as a dream job, and commended fans for their exceptional loyalty and enthusiasm.
- His retirement marks the end of a 44-year era during which he hoped this season would be the 'One Before I Am Done' as the Leafs chase their first Stanley Cup since 1967.
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Longtime Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen to retire after 2025-26 season
TORONTO — Longtime Toronto Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen is calling it a career after the 2025-26 NHL season. The 74-year-old from Sudbury, Ont., made the announcement on social media Friday.
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Toronto Maple Leafs iconic voice Joe Bowen announces his retirement after the 2025-2026 season — these are some of his most memorable calls
Leafs Nation and fans are reacting to the news that the longtime sports broadcaster will retire from behind the mic after the upcoming season.
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