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Veteran broadcaster Scott Oake is set to retire from “Hockey Night in Canada” following this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Oake made the announcement during “After Hours” on Saturday, confirming this will be his final season after more than three decades on the iconic broadcast.
A Winnipeg-based broadcaster since 1979, Oake joined HNIC in 1989 and became a fixture on the program, including hosting the late game and co-hosting “After Hours.”
Known as the ‘Man of the People,’ Oake has received numerous honours, including the Order of Manitoba and the Order of Canada, and won a Gemini Award in 2003 for an interview with Brett Hull.
Beyond broadcasting, he founded the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in Winnipeg following the death of his son in 2011.
“Scott has been a trusted voice and steady presence on Hockey Night in Canada for more than three decades, earning the respect of viewers, colleagues and athletes alike,” Sportsnet said in a statement. “Through his thoughtful reporting, genuine compassion, and unwavering professionalism, he has helped tell the stories that define hockey.”
His final appearance on “Hockey Night in Canada” and “After Hours” is scheduled for April 11.
As announced on After Hours, legendary Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Scott Oake is retiring following the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Next Saturday night will be Scott’s final episode of After Hours. Congratulations, Scott, on a remarkable career! ? pic.twitter.com/Y0lxmZI9VY
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 5, 2026
