Rivers named new analyst for Blues on Bally Sports

Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Jamie Rivers has been named the team's lead TV analyst, Bally Sports announced today.

Rivers will call all local Blues telecasts alongside play-by-play announcer John Kelly. Rivers served as the analyst on 12 games during the 2022-23 season and select games in 2021-22. He began working on Bally Sports nearly a decade ago, as an analyst on Blues pregame, postgame and intermission shows and on the Mid-States high school championship games. Rivers will also continue to co-host The Fast Lane on 101 ESPN (WXOS-FM), the flagship radio station of the Blues, where he has provided listeners with his perspective as a Blues alumnus since 2019.

"I'm extremely proud and excited for this opportunity," said Rivers. "Playing for the Blues was an honor, and now being able to broadcast Blues games is an incredible opportunity. I'm excited to continue working alongside John Kelly and the rest of our amazing Bally Sports team."

"I can't wait to have Jamie join our broadcasts," said Kelly, who has been the lead Blues play-by-play announcer on Bally Sports Midwest since 2004-05. "I've very much enjoyed calling games with Jamie the past couple of years and look forward to working with him on a full-time basis. I think he's a great choice for the role, and I know Blues fans will welcome him."

"Jamie is knowledgeable about all facets of hockey and has developed a tremendous ability to communicate with viewers and listeners," said Bally Sports Midwest general manager and senior vice president Jack Donovan. "Jamie loves the Blues and St. Louis and we're excited to elevate him into the lead analyst role."

Rivers was drafted 63rd overall by the Blues in 1993. He played 454 games over 11 NHL seasons, accumulating 17 goals, 49 assists and 385 penalty minutes. Rivers returned to St. Louis after his playing career, and has worked to develop youth hockey in the region through his work in coaching and skills camps through Synergy Hockey.