Colourful commentator John Garrett set to retire from Canucks broadcasts

An era is coming to an end for the Vancouver Canucks.

John Garrett, who has been the team’s TV colour analyst since 2002, announced during Thursday’s game that he was retiring from Sportsnet’s regional broadcast at the end of the season.

Garrett made the announcement during Thursday’s 7-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.

In the announcement, an emotional Garrett says he will still appear in some other Sportsnet properties.

“If you’ve been watching and listening all these years, you know how much I’ve enjoyed my experience and my time doing this job. And a lot of the reason is the great people I work with,” he said.