Jim Hughson on 40 Years of Hockey, History & Broadcasting.
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In this special edition of 100% Canucks, Landon Ferraro and John Shannon sit down with Jim Hughson, the longtime voice of the Vancouver Canucks, for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on more than four decades behind the microphone.
Hughson looks back on calling his first Canucks game in 1979, his close working relationship with Jim Robson, and how the role of a broadcaster — and access to players — has dramatically changed over time.
They discuss:
- Different eras of Canucks hockey, from the West Coast Express to turbulent seasons under Mike Keenan
- How broadcasting technology and fan experience have evolved
- Hughson’s work with EA Sports and hockey video games
- His passion for Olympic hockey, including the 2014 Winter Olympics
- The unique “Vancouver style” of hockey broadcasting he helped define