When ESPN’s NHL media rights deal kicks in next season, its lead play-by-play voice will be a familiar one to sports fans everywhere, particularly in New England.
Sean McDonough, one of the most accomplished and versatile national broadcasters of his generation and a longtime voice of the Red Sox who still calls occasional games on the radio, will be ESPN’s top announcer when its new seven-year rights deal with the NHL begins next season.
ESPN announced its broadcast teams and roles for the upcoming season on Tuesday.
McDonough has called just about every sport at a high level during his 30-plus year career that began when he was hired in 1988 as the Red Sox’ television play-by-play voice.