Hockey commentator Ray Ferraro announces his departure from TSN
The Ray Ferraro era at TSN is over.
On Tuesday morning, Ferraro announced that he’d be leaving the network in order to spend more time with his family, including his four children, two grandkids, and wife, Vancouver Canucks Assistant General Manager Cammi Granato.
Ferraro will still be staying in hockey though, working as an on-air personality for ESPN’s hockey coverage for the second year in a row.
“Want to thank TSN for an unforgettable 14 years. I needed to find some balance in my life – I’m giving up some work to spend more time with my [four] boys, [two] grandkids and of course Cammi. Looking [forward] to [year two] on ESPN, and hope to pop on once in a while here in the future,” Ferraro wrote in a tweet.
1/2 Want to thank @TSN_Sports for an unforgettable 14 years. I needed to find some balance in my life – I’m giving up some work to spend more time with my 4 boys, 2 grandkids and of course Cammi. Looking fwd to yr 2 on @ESPN and hope to pop on once in a while here in the future
— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) October 11, 2022
Ferraro had typically worked alongside Gord Miller for TSN’s NHL and world junior coverage. Since beginning with TSN, Ferraro had earned a reputation for his strong knowledge of the game and quick wit while often perched in between the teams’ two benches.
2/2 So many to people to thank behind the camera that always helped me out. Some lifelong friends. And to those on air, I’m incredibly grateful, in particular to @GMillerTSN. An amazing partner and friend. To those who supported, argued, watched and listened…thank you🙏✌️
— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) October 11, 2022
“So many to people to thank behind the camera that always helped me out. Some lifelong friends. And to those on air, I’m incredibly grateful, in particular to Gord Miller, An amazing partner and friend. To those who supported, argued, watched and listened… thank you.”
The gratitude is mutual. The 14 years working with @rayferrarotsn provided a lifetime worth of memories: games, dinners, travel adventures (and misadventures) and most of all a ton of laughs. Ray is first and foremost a family man, I’m glad he’ll have more time with them. https://t.co/ANAJub0WI8
— Gord Miller 🌻 (@GMillerTSN) October 11, 2022
“The gratitude is mutual. The 14 years working with Ray Ferraro provided a lifetime worth of memories: games, dinners, travel adventures (and misadventures) and most of all a ton of laughs. Ray is first and foremost a family man, I’m glad he’ll have more time with them,” Miller wrote.
The gratitude is mutual. The 14 years working with @rayferrarotsn provided a lifetime worth of memories: games, dinners, travel adventures (and misadventures) and most of all a ton of laughs. Ray is first and foremost a family man, I’m glad he’ll have more time with them. https://t.co/ANAJub0WI8
— Gord Miller 🌻 (@GMillerTSN) October 11, 2022
Ferraro’s colleagues were quick to offer him their well wishes.
There's no one better, Ray! We've been spoiled having you on so many platforms. Excited for our Year 2!
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) October 11, 2022
Good luck Ray! Will miss your voice up here. 👊
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) October 11, 2022
Wishing you continued success and congrats as you get to spend more time with family!!!!!
— Alison (@AlisonL) October 11, 2022
Congrats on an impressive 14-year run, Ray. You've helped a lot of people understand the game better, and have entertained them at the same time. Not easy to do.
— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) October 11, 2022
We'll miss you, Ray. You're the best.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) October 11, 2022
Ferraro, a proud native of Trail, BC, played 18 seasons for six teams in the NHL, including the Whalers and Islanders. He had 408 goals and 490 assists in 1,258 games.
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