Kelly Hrudey ends 28-year role with Hockey Night in Canada after contract expiration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Kelly Hrudey announced his departure from Hockey Night in Canada after Sportsnet did not renew his contract. Hrudey, who has been a prominent broadcaster for 28 years, confirmed this development via social media on August 5. He was informed of the decision in June, following his lengthy career with the program after retiring from the NHL in 1998. In addition, his exit requires Sportsnet to fill his position for Calgary Flames regional broadcasts, a role he held for 12 years. Hrudey emphasized that he is not retiring from broadcasting altogether.
- •Hrudey's contract was not renewed after 28 years with Hockey Night in Canada.
- •He announced the news on social media, confirming it was not a retirement.
- •Hrudey informed viewers he was told in June about the contract decision.
- •Sportsnet will need to find a replacement for Hrudey in Flames broadcasts.
- •Hrudey joined the broadcast team after retiring from the NHL in 1998.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ broadcaster Kelly Hrudey’s contract with Sportsnet expired
"Longtime hockey broadcaster Kelly Hrudey announced this week that his time with Hockey Night in Canada has come to an end after Sportsnet didn’t renew his contract. The 65-year-old said in a social media post on Wednesday that he was told in June that his contract would not be renewed, ending a 28-year-run as a…
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