{"id":171381,"date":"2025-09-26T20:34:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/171381\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T20:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:34:11","slug":"victorias-tyson-barrie-lands-vancouver-canucks-broadcast-role-after-nhl-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/171381\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria\u2019s Tyson Barrie lands Vancouver Canucks broadcast role after NHL retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From Vancouver Island to Sportsnet.<\/p>\n<p>Victoria\u2019s own Tyson Barrie is stepping off the ice and into the broadcast booth, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/victoriabuzz.com\/2025\/08\/victorias-tyson-barrie-hangs-up-his-skates-after-14-year-nhl-career\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">14-year NHL veteran<\/a> joins the Vancouver Canucks regional broadcast team on Sportsnet for the upcoming 2025\u201326 season.<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks made the announcement Thursday, noting that Barrie will debut on-air Friday, September 26th. The 34-year-old, who officially retired from professional hockey earlier this year, called the opportunity \u201ca special homecoming.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrowing up on Vancouver Island, I always thought it would be special to finish my career with the Canucks,\u201d said Barrie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile my playing days ended elsewhere, I\u2019m grateful for the chance to start this new chapter with a great organization so close to home. I\u2019ve always embraced the lighter side of the game, and I\u2019m excited to bring years of insight and lots of laughs to the broadcast!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>See also:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/victoriabuzz.com\/2025\/09\/victorias-tyson-barrie-lands-vancouver-canucks-broadcast-role-after-nhl-retirement\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Victoria\u2019s Tyson Barrie lands Vancouver Canucks broadcast role after NHL retirement<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Greater Victoria, Barrie\u2019s hockey roots began with the Juan de Fuca Grizzlies before his standout junior career with the Kelowna Rockets.<\/p>\n<p>There, he became the franchise\u2019s all-time leading scorer among defencemen and captured WHL Defenceman of the Year honours in 2010.<\/p>\n<p>Drafted 64th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2009, Barrie made his NHL debut in 2011\u201312 and quickly emerged as one of the league\u2019s premier offensive blueliners.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his vision and puck-moving ability, he became a key power play quarterback throughout his career.<\/p>\n<p>In 822 regular season games, Barrie notched 508 points (110 goals, 398 assists) and added 21 points in 47 playoff appearances.<\/p>\n<p>He wore the jersey of five NHL teams including Colorado, Toronto, Edmonton, Nashville, and Calgary.<\/p>\n<p>One of his career highlights came during the 2021 season when he led all defencemen in scoring while anchoring the top-ranked Oilers power play.<\/p>\n<p>Internationally, Barrie also donned the maple leaf, winning silver at the 2011 World Juniors and capturing gold and silver medals at the 2015 and 2016 IIHF World Championships.<\/p>\n<p>Barrie\u2019s transition into broadcasting brings a familiar and local voice to the Canucks\u2019 airwaves. With over a decade of NHL experience and a strong sense of humour, he\u2019s expected to add both insight and levity to Sportsnet\u2019s regional coverage.<\/p>\n<p>The move marks a full-circle moment for the Victoria product, who spent his childhood cheering on the Canucks and honing his game not far from Rogers Arena.<\/p>\n<p>After wrapping up his final season with the AHL\u2019s Calgary Wranglers, Barrie now begins a new chapter that keeps him close to his roots\u2014and close to the game.<\/p>\n<p>Fans can catch Tyson Barrie\u2019s debut on Sportsnet on Friday, September 26th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From Vancouver Island to Sportsnet. 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