Ron MacLean

Ron MacLean (born April 12, 1960, in Zweibrücken, Germany) is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC, and he is best known as the current host of Hockey Night in Canada.

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April 12 - 1960 - Zweibrücken - Germany - Canadian - CBC - Hockey Night in Canada

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MacLean's father was a communications officer in the Canadian Air Force and while he was stationed in Germany MacLean was born. Fourteen months later the family moved to Canada and MacLean grew up in Chester, Nova Scotia and Red Deer, Alberta.

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Canadian Air Force - Chester, Nova Scotia - Red Deer, Alberta

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In addition to his work at the CBC, MacLean is a level 5 referee with Hockey Canada. In the past he has refereed in junior, minor pro, senior, and university leagues across Canada, mostly in the southern Ontario region. His interest in refereeing extends to his career in broadcasting. MacLean was also named an Honorary Colonel for the 1 Air Movements Squadron at 17 Wing Winnipeg of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

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Hockey Canada - Ontario

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