A beloved sports radio host has died at 55 years old.
Jim “Boomer” Gordon, the longtime SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host, has died. He passed away following a battle with cancer.
SiriusXM NHL Network announced the news.
“We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of our friend and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Jim Boomer Gordon. After a courageous battle with cancer, Boomer passed away this week, surrounded by his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by us all, on and off the air.”
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Gordon was the host of The Point with Boomer Gordon on NHL Network Radio, which aired daily at 1-3 p.m. ET, featuring co-host Jake Hahn.
Fans are praying for his family after this loss.
Fans send well wishes to his family on Wednesday
"You’ll be deeply missed big guy. Amazing host and an even better friend," Hahn shared.
"One of the most talented broadcaster in hockey. Consistently interesting. He fought cancer with everything he had right to the end. We said our goodbyes last week. He will be deeply missed. Condolences to Boomer's family," one fan added.
"RIP Boomer. One of a kind hockey radio talent. I hope people appreciated what he gave that station and how much talking hockey meant to him, even as his health declined. This is really, really sad news. Absolutely loved our chats, debates, goofing on the NY Jets. I'll miss it," another fan wrote.
"More to say on our friend and colleague as the minutes and hours go on. A tough time right now. We were together in building this from Day One of our channel. Thinking of Boomer’s family and friends as we mourn his loss," one fan added.
The NHL released a statement, too.
"We are saddened by the passing of Jim 'Boomer' Gordon, a long-time host on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Fans were entertained by his passion and benefited from his analysis of our game and knowledge of fantasy hockey. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues," they wrote.
May he rest in peace.