Beasley Media Group has announced Ryan Johnston as the new radio play-by-play voice of the Boston Bruins broadcasts on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Johnston replaces Judd Sirott, who recently left the radio seat to move over to TV.
Johnston has been with The Sports Hub since 2009. He has filled in doing play-by-play and been a part of The Boston Bruins Radio Network since 2010. He has also hosted the Sports Hub Hockey Show since 2012.
Johnston previously called Boston College hockey games on the Sports Hub for two seasons, while also handling the play-by-play for the Beanpot tournament and the Hockey East semifinal and championship games that were carried on the station. He also spent nine seasons as the voice for The Lowell Lock Monsters and Lowell Devils AHL franchises.
“This is truly my dream job, and I could not be more excited for this opportunity,” said Johnston in a release. “I’m thankful to the management team at 98.5 The Sports Hub and the Bruins organization for putting their faith in me. I’m fortunate to work alongside Bob Beers, who is one of the best analysts in the NHL. Really looking forward to the season and providing listeners with the quality broadcast they’ve come to expect.”
“Ryan and Bob will make a great pairing,” said Program Director Rick Radzik. “Our listeners and hockey fans in the region are obviously very familiar with them. They’ve spent time together over the years calling some Bruins games, the Beanpot tournament, as well as co-hosting our Saturday Hockey Show. I can’t wait for them to get started.”
“We are excited to welcome Ryan as the new radio voice of the Bruins,” said Cam Neely, President of the Boston Bruins. “Ryan comes into this role with a deep familiarity and knowledge of the Boston Bruins team, fans and organization, and we are confident he will bring a fresh perspective on-air.”
“I’ve worked with some great play-by-play voices the past 27 years on the game broadcasts, said analyst Bob Beers, I’m looking forward to this new chapter with Ryan calling the games on the Sports Hub and the Bruins Radio Network.”
