Former Huskies announcer passes away at 62

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Former Fort St. John Huskies announcer and local radio personality Joseph Stevens peacefully passed away at 62 on December 1st at the Moncton Hospital in New Brunswick. 

Stevens moved to Fort St. John from Albert County, New Brunswick, when he was 20. He landed his dream job as a radio broadcaster and host at a local radio station, where he also reported on local sports and news. 

Stevens’ obituary says, “he became very well known for his great professional voice.” 

Stevens dedicated countless hours as a volunteer announcer with local junior hockey teams for 26 years. 

The Huskies gifted Stevens with a jersey featuring the number “26” as a tribute to all his years of dedication to the teams. 

In a Facebook post, the Huskies expressed their condolences for Stevens, saying he “will be remembered for his dedication, kindness, and enthusiasm. Rest in peace, Joe.”

According to Stevens’ obituary, some of his greatest accomplishments were announcing the gold medal games during Hockey Canada’s Under-17 World Hockey Challenge in 2015 and 2017. 

“Many said there could not have been a better announcer, and he was very proud of that. In order to be a successful part of the sports media it takes more than just a deep voice and good annunciation skills. It takes the ability to entertain without, for the most part, being seen. Joe left his mark on the broadcasting industry,” Stevens’ obituary reads. 

Stevens moved back to his hometown, Moncton, New Brunswick, where he helped out at the Fundy Curling Club and curled on the team. He was known for always having a smile and willing to give a helping hand. 

Stevens’ obituary can be found here.