Don Cherry Says Farewell: A Legendary Voice Signs Off One Last Time
It’s the end of an era, folks. Don Cherry — the name that’s been synonymous with hockey commentary, outspoken takes, and loud, unmistakable suits — has officially signed off from the microphone for the last time. At 91 years old, Cherry wrapped up Grapevine , the podcast he co-hosted with his son Tim since 2023, after producing an impressive 313 episodes and drawing over 6.5 million downloads.
It’s hard to imagine Canadian hockey culture without the sound of Cherry's unmistakable voice dissecting games, shouting praise, and, yes, sparking the occasional controversy. And yet, with his simple sign-off, “Well, Tim, this is our last show... Thanks everybody for listening and toodaloo,” the curtain has come down.
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Cherry’s career has never been one of subtlety. He first made waves as a tough minor league defenceman before coaching the Boston Bruins and Colorado Rockies. But it was behind the camera on Coach’s Corner , a staple of Hockey Night in Canada , where Cherry became a household name. Love him or hate him, there was no ignoring him.
Of course, his journey wasn’t without its storms. The biggest came in 2019 when Cherry made controversial remarks about people not wearing poppies — comments that were widely interpreted as targeting immigrants. The backlash was immediate, and within two days, he was let go by Rogers Sportsnet. It was a sharp fall for someone who’d been a fixture in Canadian sports for nearly four decades.
Still, the podcast became his outlet in the aftermath, a space where Cherry could continue to talk hockey and connect with fans old and new. For many, it was a nostalgic return to form — raw, honest, and uncompromising, just like the man himself.
Whether you admired his old-school grit or disagreed with his brash opinions, Don Cherry has always been uniquely, unapologetically Don Cherry. And now, after more than 70 years of hockey and media involvement — from his days playing junior hockey in Barrie in the early '50s to his final podcast in 2025 — he’s finally stepping back.
As fans and critics alike reflect on his complex legacy, one thing’s for sure: hockey broadcasting will never sound the same without him. Toodaloo, Don — and thanks for the memories.
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