Predators TV Analyst Terry Crisp Announces Retirement

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Bally Sports studio analyst Terry Crisp is retiring at the end of the 2021-22 season. Crisp has covered the Predators for the last 23 seasons, starting with the team’s expansion season in 1998.

“It was not a hard decision for us because it has been such a great trip,” says Crisp. “We’ve had so much in our hockey life and coming to Nashville was one of the best decisions we ever made. We were able to start with a new franchise and watch it grow, all while having a lot of fun in a wonderful city. Having one last season to enjoy with this young group is as good a way to finish as Sheila and I could ask for.”

Crisp served as in-game analyst for 16 seasons with former TV play-by-play announcer Pete Weber before shifting to Predators pre and post-game shows as a studio analyst for the last seven seasons with host Lyndsay Rowley. He was also a member of the Predators’ Emmy-winning broadcasts in 2003, 2008 and 2010.

“Terry Crisp is one of the most beloved and iconic figures in professional hockey,” says Jeff Genthner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bally Sports South. “He’s a three-time Stanley Cup champion and his big personality and connection with fans is like no other. We all have been blessed to have Crispy on our telecasts since the team’s inaugural season.”

Crisp played 10 seasons in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers from 1965-77, posting 201 points (67 goals, 134 assists) in 536 games. He went on to coach for 11 seasons with Philadelphia, Calgary and Tampa Bay, serving behind the bench for the Lightning’s first 391 games. He won three Stanley Cup Championships, two as a player with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975, and one as head coach of the Flames in 1989.

“There are few individuals who have been more important to more hockey markets and expansion teams than Terry Crisp,” says Predators President and CEO Sean Henry. “Terry and his wife, Sheila, introduced the NHL through the Predators’ launch in a way that welcomed everyone into what has now become the most passionate fan base in sports. Smashville would not have become what it has without their generous spirit and hospitable natures. Terry’s role after he leaves the broadcast desk will continue to work to grow and engage our fanbase and incredible partners for years to come.”

Crisp has been a pillar in the Preds and Nashville sports community and was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. He is also a member of the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, located in his hometown of Parry Sound, Ontario.

Crisp will be celebrated throughout the 2021-22 season, starting Tuesday, Nov. 2 when he travels with the team to Calgary for the game between the Predators and Flames. Crisp will also be formally honored by the Predators on Sunday, April 17, when the team hosts the St. Louis Blues at Bridgestone Arena.

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