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Jim 'Boomer' Gordon, Longtime SiriusXM NHL Host, Dies at 55 After Cancer Battle

The voice of The Point had recently taken a leave during treatment, with colleagues airing on‑air tributes in his slot.

Overview

  • SiriusXM NHL Network Radio announced Gordon’s death and the NHL issued condolences, noting his passion and expertise in fantasy hockey.
  • Known for The Point’s 1–3 p.m. ET slot, he co-hosted with Jake Hahn, who has been guiding tribute programming since the news.
  • Reporting says Gordon had fought cancer for roughly three and a half years and had been on air only sparingly in recent months.
  • He took a leave of absence at the end of January, and Deadline reports his final episode aired on January 13 during a difficult stretch of chemotherapy.
  • Gordon began at the channel as a producer, later helmed The Point, became an early voice in fantasy-hockey coverage, and his family’s obituary notes cremation with a celebration of life to follow.