ST. LOUIS – In a significant change for the St. Louis Blues, longtime broadcaster John Kelly will no longer call games for the team after 20 years.
The Blues announced the decision on Thursday as part of a realignment with their TV partner, FanDuel Sports Network, moving to a simulcast model. The new model will feature the radio crew, Chris Kerber and Joey Vitale, who will now be seen and heard on both TV and radio.
John Kelly’s departure marks the end of an era for the Kelly family, which has been synonymous with Blues hockey for decades. His father, Dan Kelly, was the original voice of the Blues when the team first arrived in St. Louis.
This transition to a simulcast model signifies a new chapter for Blues broadcasting, aiming to unify the team’s media presence across platforms.
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