Rod Black
Toronto,ON
Summary
One of the most passionate, respected and distinguished broadcasters and guest speakers in North America, Rod Black has had a front row seat providing the soundtrack to some of the greatest moments in Canadian sports history.
The popular commentator with unmatched versatility has been there, done that and called that for over the last four decades and is a long way from dropping the mic.
Away from the spotlight, Black donates endless hours to many charitable causes lending his voice and support to Special Olympics, Sick Kids Hospital, Childrens Aid Foundation, Easter Seals, United Way, Right to Play, Pro Action Cops and Kids, Kids Help Phone, Canadian Cancer Society, CNIB, CAMH, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and many more.
An honorary spokesperson and ambassador for Plan Canada, Rod has received the Queen’s medallion and Diamond Jubilee medal for volunteerism.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER
Allan Cup of Hockey
Dundas , ON
04.2024 - Current
- Play by Play announcer for Allan Cup - the prestigious senior mens hockey championship of Canada across the CHCH Network in Canada
HOST & PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER
NCAA Atlantic Slam
Moncton, NB
11.2023 - Current
- Host and Play by Play announcer for coverage of the Atlantic Slam basketball tournament in Moncton NB which was streamed on ESPN+ across North America
- Produced and edited all half time features and in game vignettes for Atlantic Slam coverage
PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER
Scarborough Shooting Stars CEBL
04.2021 - Current
- Play by Play announcer for Scarborough Shooting Stars in the CEBL as well as national CEBL games across CEBL Network & TSN National Network
NETWORK HOST & ANNOUNCER
CTV -TSN- CTV Sportsnet
12.1990 - 10.2021
- Network host and PXP announcer for over 30 years broadcasting a wide variety of network events including the Olympic Games, NHL, NBA, CFL, MLB, PGA & LPGA Golf, ATP & WTA Tennis, World Championship Boxing, F-1 & Indy Car racing, World and National Championship Figure Skating, the Masters, the Kentucky Derby, Queens Plate, World Cup Soccer, speedskating, cycling, Canadian & USA college sports and both the Summer and Winter Olympics calling several gold medal performances
- Longtime NBA host and PXP announcer for Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzles broadcasts as well as NBA Finals, NBA AllStar Games, and NBA Draft. Co-hosted the NBA Expansion draft in 1995 on NBC with Bob Costas.
- MLB PXP announcer for national TSN and Sportsnet broadcasts of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1998 to 2007 alongside Joe Carter and Pat Tabler.
- Part time NHL PXP announcer for Montreal Canadiens broadcasts from 2010-2012 as well as several other NHL regular season and playoff games on TSN and NBC
- CFL PXP announcer for national broadcasts of the Canadian Football League from 2001 to 2021 calling regular season and playoff games on TSN and ESPN as well as the Grey Cup game on TSN radio.
- Host & PXP announcer for all major Canadian golf events including Canadian Open from 1991 to 2007 including Tiger Woods dramatic win in 2000
- Host & commentator of TSN's coverage of the Masters from Augusta Georgia from 2000 to 2008
- Hockey Canada host for IIHF World Hockey Championships from 2007-2021
- IIHF PXP announcer for Womens World Hockey Championships from 2012-2021
- Named best play by play announcer for 2011 Vanier Cup Championship of Canadian University Football. The game drew record ratings with an epic finish which many have called the "Best Game Ever".
MORNING CO-HOST - Canada AM
CTV
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Co-host of Canada's most watched morning show responsible for live interviews, breaking stories, feature segments, and all things to inform and entertain a national audience as they rise and shine
- Interviewed a number of dignitaries, luminaries and celebrities including Prime Ministers, Presidents, and stars from music, sports, film, and entertainment.
- Second day as official co-host was September 11, 2001 and became the first broadcaster to inform Canada of the breaking news that a plane had flown into the World Trade Centre in New York City
HOST NHL HOCKEY - Winnipeg Jets
CKY
WInnipeg, MB
09.1985 - 04.1992
- Host of Jets on CKY broadcasts for 8 seasons opening and closing the show conducting between period interviews, producing and voicing in game features and vignettes
SPORTSCASTER & REPORTER
CKY-TV
WInnipeg, MB
07.1981 - 12.1990
- Sportscaster and reporter for award winning local news and sports coverage anchoring both early and late night sportscasts
- Anchor for CKY Sports Sunday -Canada's first 30 minute Sunday night sports show featuring wall to wall highlights, live interviews, and entertaining features
- Sports Reporter responsible for live pre and post game hits for NHL & CFL games and any other major sporting events in Winnipeg plus producing weekly CKY Sportstar award honoring a Manitoba Athlete of the Week
- Creator and producer of "Rod Black's CKY Plays of the Week" - a creatively original highlight package which was the first of it's kind across the country
Education
Associate of Arts - Creative Communications
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
Winnipeg, MB05-1982
Skills
- Distinguished and respected Award winning broadcaster spanning over 40 years as a national network host, play by play announcer, interviewer, and reporter
- Popular and Highly coveted emcee and guest speaker for a variety of events and charitable functions
- Award winning producer and editor of documentaries and features for national and regional broadcasts, commercials, vignettes and corporate videos
- Communications consultant for a number of top companies in Canada and the United States hosting seminars and creative teamwork sessions
- Freelance writer for a number of syndications including the Toronto Star and other periodicals
- Author of several books including an autobiography scheduled for release in late 2024
- Film actor in a number of movies including Cutting Edge II, Sunday Punch, Hacker and Golden Will: The Silken Laumann Story
- Voice actor featured in commercials, documentaries and film
Accomplishments
- Honorary Spokesperson for Plan Canada
- Recipient of the Queens Jubilee medal and the Diamond Jubilee medallion for volunteerism
- Winner of the Best Sports Broadcaster Award by Sports Media Canada in 2005
- 8X nominee for Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards as best sports broadcaster and play by play announcer
- Inducted into the media wing of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame
- Member of the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame
- Inducted as a builder into Ontario Special Olympics Hall of Fame
Timeline
PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER
Allan Cup of Hockey
04.2024 - Current
HOST & PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER
NCAA Atlantic Slam
11.2023 - Current
PLAY BY PLAY ANNOUNCER
Scarborough Shooting Stars CEBL
04.2021 - Current
MORNING CO-HOST - Canada AM
CTV
09.2001 - 06.2003
NETWORK HOST & ANNOUNCER
CTV -TSN- CTV Sportsnet
12.1990 - 10.2021
HOST NHL HOCKEY - Winnipeg Jets
CKY
09.1985 - 04.1992
SPORTSCASTER & REPORTER
CKY-TV
07.1981 - 12.1990
Associate of Arts - Creative Communications
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
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