Jack Edwards' replacement for the Boston Bruins officially revealed

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Daniel Lucente
August 8, 2024 (3:23 PM)

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NESN network has announced who will be replacing long-time Boston Bruins commentator Jack Edwards, and the lucky man is Judd Sirott.

Judd Sirott was honored twice (2018 & 2023) for "best Sports Play-By-Play" by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. Sirott was the voice on the radio for the Bruins on 98.5 The Sports Hub for the past seven seasons, which is the official radio station of the team.

"We are excited to welcome Judd to NESN," NESN CEO and president Sean McGrail said. "Judd's passion for the Bruins and his extensive experience in broadcasting make him a perfect fit for our team. Only a handful of people have held this position throughout Bruins history, and we're extremely excited for Judd's debut on NESN this fall. Judd is an excellent broadcaster with a deep knowledge of our organization, the fanbase and the market," CEO and alternate governor of the Bruins Charlie Jacobs said. "We conducted a nationwide search for the position with our partners at NESN, understanding how important it was to find the right person to be the voice of the Boston Bruins. We are confident Judd and Brick will make an excellent on-air tandem for our fans for years to come."

Sirott issued a statement of his own, where he was extremely thankful for this opportunity and how much he is looking forward to being the voice of the Bruins on television going forward.

"This job is unrivaled around the National Hockey League: an Original Six team, in a spectacular hockey market, in one of the premier cities in the country," Sirott said. "It's my honor to be NESN's new play-by-play announcer for the Boston Bruins. It will be a privilege to work with Andy Brickley and the NESN production crew, and I'm grateful to the Boston Bruins organization, NESN and 98.5 The Sports Hub and many others, for this opportunity."

Jack Edwards will definitely be missed by Bruins fans, as he's been their go-to guy for calling games for many decades, and he's had some pretty memorable calls too.

We will leave you with a quote from the legendary Jack Edwards on his unfortunate departure from broadcasting, but he will no doubt remain in the hearts of Bruins fans and the hockey world forever.

"The past 19 years to witness and describe some of the great super moments in New England sports has been ... a thrill of a lifetime," Edwards said, struggling to enunciate the words, which he has acknowledged is a primary reason why he is leaving the broadcast booth. "The time has come for me to finish my shift as the voice of the Boston Bruins. I am no longer able to attain the standards I set for myself, to honor the fans, the players, the Bruins organization and NESN with the best they all deserve," Edwards said in a news release in April.

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