Why did Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley retire?
SERVING as the voice of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team for 39 seasons, Pat Foley called his final game on April 14, 2022.
He started calling the games when he was a 26-year-old living in Chicago in 1980, but a lot has changed since then.
Why did Pat Foley retire?
In a piece written for the NHL's official Blackhawks website, it sums up Foley's retirement in his own words.
"As much as I still love what I do and love hockey, it can be a grind," the 68-year-old said.
"I've done fewer games than ever this season, and I have enjoyed it," he continued.
"I just don't have 82 [games] in me anymore. That's a lot of games, and 82 is not for me. Will I never step behind a microphone again? Not saying that. But not full-time."
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Who will be replacing Pat Foley?
It was announced on April 3 that a 30-year-old named Chris Vosters will be taking over the NHL team's play-by-play.
This came after a nearly season-long string of hopefuls auditioned for the part.
Jaime Faulkner, Blackhawks president of business operations said of the match:
"Having Chris join and lead our broadcast team moving forward will help push us to the future of Blackhawks hockey."
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"For many years, our fans have enjoyed the energy, passion for the game and creativity that Pat has brought to our broadcasts, and we are confident that Chris will carry that tradition to our fans moving forward," he continued.
What is Pat Foley's net worth?
Foley started his career being paid $200 per game.
So how has he faired financially over the years?
NHL.com said when Foley extended his contract with the Blackhawks in 2010, he hit the salary cap of $925,000 per year.
Sources vary on what his net worth actually is, with ranges estimated from $1.5million to $20million.
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