"The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans have been blessed by 44 years and nearly 4000 games of "HOLY MACKINAW" calls rattling through the foundation of their homes. Longtime Maple Leafs play-by-play announcer Joe Bowen announced prior to the 2025-26 season that the current one would be his last, which will mark the end of a career that spans all the way back to 1982-83."
"Bowen spent time as both the Maple Leafs' TV play-by-play commentator as well as carrying the same duties on the radio. You've heard his voice on Sportsnet, Leafs TV, 590 The Fan, and TSN 1050, and with the Maple Leafs set to honour Bowen's career ahead of their game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, it seemed like an appropriate time to take a trip down memory lane and go over some of Bowen's best calls throughout his illustrious career."
Joe Bowen concludes a 44-year broadcasting tenure that covers nearly 4,000 Maple Leafs games. Bowen called games on both television and radio, voicing broadcasts on Sportsnet, Leafs TV, 590 The Fan and TSN 1050. Bowen's signature exclamations, including the "HOLY MACKINAW" call, became a staple of game nights and fan culture. Memorable individual calls include the "Johnny Toronto" celebration for John Tavares' return goal and the emphatic "DOWN GOES BROWN" after a Sylvain Lefebvre fight knockout. The Maple Leafs plan to honour Bowen before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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