Ken Daniels

Ken Daniels is a Canadian sportscaster known for his extensive career in hockey broadcasting and as a prominent advocate against predatory practices in the addiction treatment industry. After establishing himself in radio, Ken Daniels commenced his play-by-play career for the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1988 at CJCL, which later became Canada’s first all-sports radio station, THE FAN, where he remained for nine seasons. He had previously begun his radio career in Oshawa in 1980, moving to CJCL in Toronto the same year, initially covering political and general news. Daniels expanded his reach into television in 1985, joining the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).

An active member of Detroit Sports Media, he received the Ty Tyson Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting in September 2011. In October 2017, Daniels released his book, ‘If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings,’ dedicating several pages to his son Jamie, who passed away in December 2016 due to addiction. This personal tragedy led Daniels to become a vocal advocate against predatory practices in the addiction treatment industry. He co-founded the Jamie Daniels Foundation, a non-profit organization providing education, resources, and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction, extending his impact beyond sports broadcasting into significant community advocacy.