WBZ-FM Names Ryan Johnston as Boston Bruins PBP Announcer

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 13, 2024

Ryan Johnston

WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub) in Boston names Ryan Johnston to play-by-play duties for the Boston Bruins broadcasts. He replaces Judd Sirott, who recently left the radio seat to move over to TV. The sports radio veteran has been with The Sports Hub since 2009 and served as the play-by-play fill-in on 98.5 and The Boston Bruins Radio Network since 2010. Johnston is also the main host of the station's Saturday morning "Sports Hub Hockey Show" since 2012. For the past 3 years he's been a regular fill-in for the "Toucher & Hardy" morning program.

A graduate of Syracuse University, Johnston has spent much of his career in sports broadcasting. He called Boston College hockey on the Sports Hub for two seasons, while also handling the play-by-play duties 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.

He is a past recipient of the Massachusetts /Rhode Island Associated Press Award for Best Play-By-Play.

"This is truly my dream job, and I could not be more excited for this opportunity," said Johnston. "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 Boston Bruins President Cam Neely. "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."