Calgary Flames Welcome Kevin Sawyer to Broadcast Team

Veteran broadcaster and former NHL player joins Jon Abbott and Brendan Parker for Flames regional broadcasts on Sportsnet

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following Sportsnet’s announcement of its 2026–27 Calgary Flames broadcast schedule, the Calgary Flames are pleased to welcome Kevin Sawyer as the new game analyst and colour commentator for Flames regional broadcasts on Sportsnet.

Sawyer will join host Brendan Parker and play-by-play voice Jon Abbott in the broadcast booth for the 2026–27 Scotiabank Saddledome Farewell Season, bringing extensive experience as both a former NHL player and veteran broadcaster.

Sawyer joins the Flames after nearly a decade as a game analyst for Winnipeg Jets regional broadcasts. Prior to his broadcasting career, Sawyer appeared in 110 NHL games over six seasons with the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kevin and his family to Calgary,” said Robert Hayes, President and CEO of Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. “Kevin’s experience, insight and passion for the game will be a great addition to the Sportsnet broadcast team, and we couldn’t think of a better season to welcome him. There will be no shortage of stories to tell as we celebrate the Farewell Season at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and we look forward to Kevin joining Jon and Brendan to capture the moments and memories that will make this season so special for Flames fans.”

Sportsnet will once again be the home of Calgary Flames regional and national broadcasts throughout the Farewell Season. The Flames open the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 1 when they host the Seattle Kraken at the Scotiabank Saddledome, before facing the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, Oct. 3 for the premiere of Sportsnet’s national Saturday Night Hockey coverage.

Sportsnet is set to deliver its biggest hockey season ever with a national schedule of 550+ games, including 150 regional blackouts lifted. 

Sawyer will make his Flames broadcast debut on Thursday, Oct. 1, calling the Farewell Season opener against the Seattle Kraken at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

For the full Calgary Flames broadcast schedule on Sportsnet, visit Sportsnet.ca.

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