John Forslund
John Forslund | |
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Born | |
Education | BA, Springfield College MA, Athletic Management, Adelphi University |
Occupation | Broadcaster |
Spouse | Natalie |
Children | 3 |
John Forslund is an American sports announcer who is the television
Early life and education
John was born on February 14, 1962, and grew up in
Career
After graduating, Forslund handled the television and radio broadcasts for the
During his time with the Hurricanes, Forslund served as a play-by-play announcer for
Forslund's contract with the Hurricanes expired at the end of the 2020 regular season and was unresolved at the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs qualifying round.[8] As a result, Forslund called games for NBC Sports in the Toronto hub through the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. On January 26, 2021, Forslund announced he had accepted the job as television play-by-play broadcaster on Root Sports Northwest for the Seattle Kraken ahead of their inaugural NHL season in fall 2021.[9] Forslund joined the NHL on TNT crew as an occasional play by play broadcaster in 2022.
Personal life
Forslund and his wife Natalie have three children together, two daughters and one son.[6] His son Matthew plays ice hockey with Brad McCrimmon's son, who worked with Forslund as a Springfield Indians announcer.[10]
References
- ^ Dusterberg, Kurt. "Carolina Hurricanes broadcaster John Forslund has a way with a phrase—and a high-profile voice—in today's NHL". Cary Living. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ a b Shea, Jim (March 3, 1995). "FORSLUND PROVIDES SOUND BACKGROUND". Hartford Courant. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Forslund Named N.C. Sportscaster of the Year". nhl.com. National Hockey League. January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Hockey Announcer John Forslund 'Just Living the Dream'". sportscasterlife.com. May 23, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "HURRICANES SIGN BROADCASTER JOHN FORSLUND TO A TWO-YEAR EXTENSION". nhl.com. National Hockey League. June 27, 2002. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Alexander, Chip (January 24, 2020). "'That's hockey, baby!' Canes broadcaster John Forslund keeps fans educated, entertained". The News & Observer. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Chip (January 14, 2020). "Canes' John Forslund shares award as NC sportscaster of year". News and Observer. Archived from the original on January 17, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Armstrong, Mark (September 25, 2020). "'I'll never get over this': John Forslund on life after Canes". abc11.com. WTVD. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Clark, Ryan S. (January 29, 2021). "Seattle Kraken's John Forslund sees 'truly special' play-by-play chance". theathletic.com. The Athletic. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Former Springfield Indians announcer remembers Brad McCrimmon". masslive.com. March 25, 2019. Retrieved January 29, 2021.