Western Hockey League broadcaster Bob Ridley marked a career milestone Saturday, calling his 4,000th game for the Medicine Hat Tigers. LISTEN to Ridley's famous voice here:Calgary Eyeopener 6:22 WHL broadcaster calls 4000th game We speak with the voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers, Bob Ridley, who called his 4000th WHL game this past weekend. (Medicine Hat Tigers)Career in reviewRidley, originally from Vulcan, Alta., began broadcasting on the radio on weekends in Drumheller while studying at Mount Royal College in Calgary. After moving to Medicine Hat in 1968, he began broadcasting senior hockey. In 1969, the Medicine Hat hockey rink, called Arena Gardens, burned to the ground, but it was replaced a year later with the Medicine Hat Arena.

Source: CBC News March 02, 2021 22:24 UTC