Former Bruins Winger, Broadcaster Johnny Peirson Passes Away

BOSTON - Former Bruins forward and broadcaster Johnny Peirson passed away on Friday at the age of 95.
The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native played for the Black & Gold from 1946-54 and again from 1955-58 after a brief retirement. He spent his entire 11-year career with Boston.
Peirson scored 20 goals four times, including in 1949-50 when he notched a career high 27 goals (fifth in the NHL) and 52 points (eighth). He helped the Bruins to the Stanley Cup Final three times (1952-53, 1956-57, and 1957-58).
He was twice named an NHL All-Star (1950 and 1951) and finished his career with 153 goals, 173 assists, and 326 points in 544 games.

It was when his playing days were over, however, that he endeared himself to a whole new generation of Bruins fans. In 1969, he joined WBZ radio as a color commentator and teamed up with the legendary Fred Cusick. After two seasons, he transitioned to television and called games on Channel 38 first with Don Earle before reuniting with Cusick.
Peirson and Cusick served as the soundtrack for a golden era of Bruins hockey that was highlighted by the emergence of Bobby Orr and the Big, Bad Bruins and included Stanley Cup championships in 1970 and 1972.
Peirson moved to the studio in 1985 before retiring from broadcasting following the 1994-95 season.
Born in 1925, Peirson went on to serve with the Canadian Army in World War II.