Jim “Boomer” Gordon, the host of The Point on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, has died following a battle with cancer, the network announced. The station and an outpouring of remembrances on social media reacted to the loss of a person whose voice and perspective became synonymous with daily hockey debate for listeners across North America.
In a statement shared on social media, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio said it was “deeply saddened” by Gordon’s passing, noting that he died surrounded by loved ones after what it described as a courageous fight, while emphasizing that he would be missed both on and off the air by colleagues and fans who had come to view him as more than just a host.
Gordon hosted The Point. A show built around his energetic recap of the previous night’s action, where segments such as “5 Burning Questions,” power rankings and daily fantasy analysis provided structure, but his personality supplied the edge that kept audiences engaged long after the final horn sounded.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Gordon carried the grit of his upbringing into a sports media career that refused to follow a traditional script. That independence resonated in an industry increasingly populated by more voices trained in similar programs. Drawing from a deep well of knowledge and a sharp memory that allowed him to recall obscure statistics, forgotten playoff series and long-ago draft decisions without missing a beat.
Mike Kern, a fellow host on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, described Gordon as “a sports fanatic with a steel-trap mind.” One who emerged from the steel mills of Hamilton to become one of the more iconic voices in sports radio, adding that he discarded the rule book and forged his own path into the lives of countless hockey fans.
Kern also noted that in an era when broadcasting schools often produce technically proficient yet similar-sounding talent, Gordon stood out precisely because he was original, unfiltered and unapologetically passionate.
Following the news posted to social media, many in the sports media community extended their remembrances of Gordon.
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If I am allowed one word to describe Boomer Gordon, the word is -reasonable-
That’s such a rare commodity in today’s world.