Voice of Bruins Jack Edwards to retire
‘I am no longer able to attain the standards I set for myself’
Jack Edwards, the Bruins’ long-time play-by-play announcer for NESN, announced his retirement on Tuesday prior to the B’s final regular season game.
“I grew up a Bruins fan, and who had more fun than us over the last two decades?” said Edwards in a statement. “In collaboration with Bruins and NESN leadership, I recently decided that 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.
“I retire from broadcasting not with a heavy heart, but gratefulness for a 19-year-long joyride. I owe my career, my own pursuit of happiness, to the love and support of my family. I thank every member of the Bruins and NESN for your loyalty, helping me to achieve and live out a lifetime goal, high above the ice.”
Edwards will continue calling games for the reminder of the 2023-24 season through NHL playoffs. The Bruins and NESN will conduct a nationwide search for the next playby-play voice to join Color Commentator Andy Brickley for the 2024-25 season.
“Hey congratulations to Jack Edwards on a tremendous career,” said Bruins Coach Jim Montgomery.
“I’m personally disappointed that he’s retiring, but really happy for him and he’s a Bruins icon and a big part of the Black and Gold’s tradition with what he’s done over a tremendous career,” Montgomery added.
Earlier this season, playby-play announcer Alex Faust filled in for a few games.
Edwards recently opened up in the Globe about problems with his speech that had developed, the source of which is still a mystery to him and his doctors.
“I join the Bruins organization, NESN and hockey fans everywhere in congratulating Jack on an incredible career,” said Charlie Jacobs, CEO and Alternate Governor of the Boston Bruins. “Jack’s voice has been the soundtrack for generations of Bruins fans that have experienced so many incredible moments. His presence has been felt around the globe and he will forever be a part of the Bruins legacy.”