Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: May 07, 2014

For his contributions to hockey as a beloved broadcaster and author, as well as for his charitable activities.

Dick Irvin is one of Canada’s most beloved sports broadcasters. His affinity for hockey began at a young age and led him to a career in front of the camera. The legendary voice of the Montreal Canadiens on both TV and radio, he became a fixture to thousands of fans across the nation for three decades as a play-by-play announcer, colour commentator and host for CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada.” In addition, he was the driving force behind the annual Sports Celebrity Dinner for the Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation for over 25 years.