Legendary TSN broadcaster announces his retirement today

Longtime TSN broadcaster Vic Rauter has announced his retirement after 53 years in the business.

Rauter is in Utah this week calling the LGT World Men's Curling Championships and will conclude his illustrious career with his final broadcast, the tournament’s Gold Medal Game, airing live this Saturday, April 4th.

Best known as the voice of professional curling throughout the world, Rauter has also covered the NHL, MLB, MLS and Formula 1 for TSN since joining the company way back in 1985.

“When you’re a 19-year-old walking into a job at a radio station right out of college, you just can’t fathom this moment. But after an amazing 53 years on the air, and as this curling quadrennial comes to a close, I’ve made the decision that this is the right time to step away.

I’m so grateful for the many doors that have opened for me, most of all getting the chance to spend more than 40 years covering curling for this network. I’ve been blessed to be associated with this sport for so long. I started with the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship in Kamloops in 1986, and we’ve since watched it grow into a truly international game, being played at the highest level around the world.

I’d like to express a sincere thank you to all the fans who have watched us over the years, to my incredibly talented colleagues, and the wonderful friends I’ve made along the way. It’s been truly unforgettable, and I’ll cherish the memories always.”

— Vic Rauter

Take a bow, Vic.