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Maple Leafs prepare to name Todd Crocker as new radio voice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Maple Leafs prepare to name Todd Crocker as new radio voice

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to appoint Todd Crocker as their new radio play-by-play announcer, succeeding Joe Bowen. Bowen, who retired after the 2025-26 season, had a 44-year career, becoming a familiar voice for fans. His retirement followed a decision to call road games remotely due to cost-cutting measures initiated during COVID-19. Crocker has experience as the voice of the AHL's Toronto Marlies and has filled in for Bowen in the past. The team's broadcast policies for Crocker remain unclear.

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What We Know

•Todd Crocker expected to be named new radio voice for the Maple Leafs.
•Joe Bowen retired after 44 years, finishing his last season in 2025-26.
•Bowen cited remote broadcasting as a factor in his retirement decision.
•Crocker previously called games for the Marlies and filled in for Bowen.
•Broadcast policies for Crocker have not been disclosed by the team.

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What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name Todd Crocker as their new radio play-by-play voice, replacing the retired Joe Bowen alongside longtime analyst Jim Ralph, according to a report from the Toronto Star’s Jonah Sigel. Bowen announced last June that the 2025-26 season would be his last, closing out a 44-year run and more…
— Yahoo Sports

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