The following is the list of commentators who worked on Hockey Night in Canada over the years.
Current Play-by-play Colour commentators Rinkside reporters Studio host Andi Petrillo (2026-Present)
Studio analysts Former Play-by-play
Jon Abbott: 2024–2026 (Flames games) Rick Ball: 2011–2024 John Bartlett: 2018–2026 (secondary) Dean Brown: 1998–2014 Bruce Buchanan: 1987–1989 Bob Cole: 1973–2019 Chris Cuthbert: 1984–2004, 2020–2026 (primary) Ken Daniels: 1992–1997 Danny Gallivan: 1952–1984 Bill Hewitt: 1958–1981 Foster Hewitt: 1952–1958 Jim Hughson: 1985–1986, 2005–2021 Dick Irvin Jr.: 1984–1999 Dan Kelly: 1977–1980 Mark Lee: 1997–2014 Mike Luck: 2021–2026 (Senators Games) Jack Michaels: 2021–2026 (Oilers games) Jiggs McDonald: 1995–1998 Kevin Quinn: 2014–2020 Dave Randorf: 2014–2020 Jim Robson: 1970–1985 Paul Romanuk: 2014–2018 Harnarayan Singh: 2021–2026 (number 3) John Shorthouse: 2014–2026 (Canucks games) Don Wittman: 1979–2007
Punjabi Parminder Singh: 2008–2010 Bhupinder Hundal: 2014–2018 Harnarayan Singh: 2008–2021 Amarinder Singh: 2010–2011 Inderpreet Cumo: 2011–2014 Bhola Chauhan: 2011–2014 Surinder Chahal: 2014–2015 Harpreet Pandher: 2014–2026 Randip Janda: 2014–2026 Gurpreet Sian 2015–2026 Taqdeer Thindal 2015–2026 Mantar Bhandal 2017–2026 Raja Shergill 2019-2026
Colour commentators Scotty Bowman: 1987–1990 Cassie Campbell-Pascall: 2006–2023 Guy Carbonneau: 2009–2010 Don Cherry: 1980–1984 Sam Cosentino: 2021–2026 Marc Crawford: 1998–1999, 2008–2009 Keith Dancy: 1952–1966 John Davidson: 1983–1986, 1995–2004 Louie DeBrusk: 2016–2026 Jack Dennett: 1970–1971 (Vancouver home games) Gary Dornhoefer: 1978–1987 Elmer Ferguson John Ferguson Sr.: 1973–1975 Ray Ferraro: 2024–2026 Patrick Flatley: 1998–2000 Garry Galley: 2007–2026 John Garrett: 1986–1998, 2006–2008, 2014–2026 Bob Goldham: 1960–1979 Bill Good: 1971–1978 Brian Hayward: 1995–2004 Glenn Healy: 2001–2004, 2009–2016 Foster Hewitt: 1958–1961 Kelly Hrudey: 1998–2014 Bobby Hull: 1980–1983 Dick Irvin Jr.: 1966–1999 Mike Johnson: 2014–2016 Dan Kelly: 1966–1967 Don Marshall: 1977–1980 Red Storey: 1976–1979 Pit Martin: 1979–1980 Brian McFarlane: 1964–1980 Howie Meeker: 1969–1987 Greg Millen: 1995–1998, 1999–2025 Lou Nanne: 1979 Harry Neale: 1986–2008 Bobby Orr: 1977–1980 Jim Peplinski: 1990–1997 Gerry Pinder: 1978–1981 Daryl Reaugh: 2011–2013 Mickey Redmond: 1980–1986 Drew Remenda: 2006–2007 Chico Resch: 1978, 1981, 1984, and 1988 playoffs Ted Reynolds: 1978–1979 Frank Selke Jr.: 1958–1960 Steve Shutt: 1990–1994 Craig Simpson: 2007–2026 Dave Tomlinson: 2023–2026 Ron Tugnutt: 2005–2007 Kevin Weekes: 2009–2013
Rinkside reporters David Amber: 2011–2016 Steve Armitage: 1978–2008 Kyle Bukauskas: 2016–2026 Caroline Cameron: 2018–2024, 2025–2026 Cassie Campbell-Pascall: 2006–2023 Chris Cuthbert: 1984–1993 Ken Daniels: 1989–1997 Elliotte Friedman: 2003–2012 Martine Gaillard: 1998–2004 Brenda Irving: 2001–2006 Faizel Khamisa 2024-2026 Jeff Marek: 2009–2011 Shawn Mackenzie: 2019–2026 Dan Murphy: 2016–2026 Scott Oake: 1988–2026 Andi Petrillo: 2011–2014 Mitch Peacock: 2010–2014 Bruce Rainnie: 2003–2014 Ken Reid: 2021–2026 Sean Reynolds: 2017–2026 Scott Russell: 1989–2003, 2005–2006 John Wells: 1979–1984
Studio hosts David Amber: 2016–2026 Mike Anscombe: 1973–1976 Steve Armitage: 1978–2008 Ward Cornell: 1958–1971 Ted Darling: 1968–1970 Jack Dennett: 1959–1975 Johnny Esaw: 1959–1960 Tom Foley: 1957–1960 Bill Good Jr.: 1970–1978 Dave Hodge: 1971–1987 Dick Irvin Jr.: 1976–1999 Dan Kelly: 1967–1968, 1978–1980 Terry Kielty: 1959–1960 Ron MacLean: 1986–2014, 2016–2026 Brian McFarlane: 1970–1991 Wes McKnight: 1952–1958 Dave Reynolds: 1971–1978 Ted Reynolds: 1970–1980 Scott Russell: 1989–2003, 2005–2006 Lloyd Saunders: 1959–1960 Frank Selke Jr.: 1960–1967 George Stroumboulopoulos: 2014–2016 Jack Wells: 1959–1960 John Wells: 1979–1984 Scott Young: 1957–1960
Studio analysts Kevin Bieksa: 2019–2026 Jennifer Botterill: 2020–2026 Brian Burke: 2019–2021 Rick Bowness: 1993–1996 playoffs Don Cherry: 1981–2019 Damien Cox: 2014–2016 Elliotte Friedman: 2012–2026 Glenn Healy: 2001–2004, 2009–2016 Kelly Hrudey: 1998–2026 Nick Kypreos: 2014–2019 Howie Meeker: 1969–1987 Mike Milbury: 2008–2012 Scott Morrison: 2009–2011 Babe Pratt: 1970–1980 P. J. Stock: 2007–2016 Red Storey: 1970–1977 Kevin Weekes: 2013–2014 Cassie Campbell-Pascall: 2019–2023
Insiders Elliotte Friedman: 2012–2026
References
See also List of Canadian Broadcasting Corporation personalities List of NHL on Sportsnet commentators