Jeff Rimer, the long-time play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets, marked his final NHL game after a distinguished broadcasting career spanning over four decades. Rimer called his 2,548th and last game on-air, receiving widespread accolades and admiration for his contributions to hockey broadcasting. Before the game, Rimer was in the dressing room to announce the starting lineup, a fitting tribute to his storied career. During the game, he was honored with a scoreboard salute and a prolonged standing ovation from the crowd at Nationwide Arena. The players on the ice also acknowledged Rimer, tapping their sticks in tribute as he made his final call.
What a cool moment, as longtime Blue Jackets play-by-play voice Jeff Rimer is saluted one final time in-house. Making his final call tonight, even the players on the ice were tapping their sticks. https://t.co/rO9rajrOIg
#CBJ Jeff Rimer gets a scoreboard salute and a long standing ovation from the crowd in Nationwide Arena, honoring him for his last game behind the mic.
Jeff Rimer being recognized one last time here by the #CBJ during this media timeout. Fans here in the upper bowl below the press turning around to salute Jeff.
Thanks to @jarvy44 for joining @TrippTracy and me in the booth. Just outstanding stuff from the 33 goal scorer during the @Canes second period in Columbus. https://t.co/v9KNqeJtmx
One last ride for @jrimercbj tonight on @BallySportsCBUS. I’m sure it’ll be a good one. Here’s to 20 years! #CBJ https://t.co/GIgnLatwIV
End of an era tonight in CBJ when @jrimercbj calls his final game. A throwback to the way the game used to sound. Every goal call different. No signatures. Excitement/respect shown to both teams. Jeff took me under his wing in Fla when I was a 21yo NHL scribe and I'll forever be…
In case you missed my long read on Jeff Rimer's incredible broadcasting career from a few weeks ago, today's a good day to check it out as he prepares for his last shift. #CBJ https://t.co/LniBoLKuNT
#CBj TV play-by-play man Jeff Rimer will be in the dressing room pre-game to announce the starting lineup. This is Rimer’s final game after a storied NHL broadcasting career.
Big congratulations to Jeff Rimer (@jrimercbj), who tonight will call his 2,548th and final #NHL game on-air. The accolades and admiration are richly deserved, Jeff. Thank you for four-plus decades of excellence entertaining and educating hockey fans across the continent. https://t.co/zF4sCNnuHE