The Toronto Maple Leafs will celebrate the career of longtime play-by-play announcer Joe Bowen with a special tribute game.

On Dec. 16, the Leafs will host the Chicago Blackhawks — the same opponent Bowen called in his broadcasting debut on Oct. 6, 1982 at Chicago Stadium.

The 74-year-old announced in June that the upcoming season will be his last behind the microphone after 44 years as the voice of the Maple Leafs.

“Nobody represents the passion of Leafs Nation better than Joe Bowen and his signature voice has been the soundtrack for so many iconic moments for the team over the past 44 years,” said Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving in a statement. “We look forward to celebrating Joe all season but especially making Dec. 16 a very special tribute to the man known as the ‘voice

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