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Maple Leafs Honor Voice Joe Bowen With 'Holy Mackinaw Night' at Scotiabank Arena

The tribute echoed his 1982 debut against Chicago, a full-circle nod to 44 seasons behind the mic.

Overview

  • Toronto staged the celebration during Tuesday’s game against the Blackhawks, marking Bowen’s final-season farewell ahead of his retirement after 2025–26.
  • Bowen and his family took part in a ceremonial puck drop, with fans offered meet-and-greet access and themed concessions and merchandise benefiting SickKids.
  • General manager Brad Treliving presented pregame gifts that included a framed No. 44 jersey, the sheet from Bowen’s first game, and a golden microphone memento.
  • Bowen said his youngest son, David, handled the radio play-by-play alongside Jim Ralph so he could take in the festivities.
  • Current Leafs praised Bowen’s impact as the club’s longtime voice, and the team capped the night with a 3–2 comeback win secured by two goals eight seconds apart late in the third.