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Hockey Night in Canada Panel to Return Next Season with MacLean

Substantial Changes to Come for Iconic Broadcaster

MacLean to Scale Back Weekly Workload

Toronto, Canada - July 19, 2023 - Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) is set to return next season with the entire panel, including beloved broadcaster Ron MacLean. However, MacLean has announced that he will be scaling back his weekly workload. "I'm not leaving my post just yet," MacLean said in a statement. "But I have decided to take a step back and reduce my workload to make room for some exciting changes next season." The specific details of MacLean's reduced workload have not been disclosed, but the broadcaster hinted at a shift in focus for the HNIC panel. "We have a lot of great things in the works for next season, and I'm excited to be a part of it," MacLean added. "Stay tuned for more updates." MacLean's return to HNIC is sure to be welcomed by hockey fans across Canada. The veteran broadcaster has been a mainstay on the program for over three decades, and his contributions to the sport have been immeasurable. The HNIC panel has undergone numerous changes in recent years, with the departures of longtime hosts Don Cherry and Bob Cole. However, MacLean's return, along with the rest of the current panel, ensures that the program will continue to be a cornerstone of Canadian sports broadcasting.