TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie is the recipient of this year's Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, given to a member of the hockey writing profession "whose words have brought honour to journalism and hockey." Following the announcement Thursday morning, Twitter came alive with congratulations from the hockey world.
A HUGE congrats to @TSNBobMcKenzie who is the 2015 winner of Hockey Hall of Fame's Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award. pic.twitter.com/d9VN1dQ0tC
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) June 4, 2015
Working closely with @TSNBobMcKenzie over the years, he's a pro in every sense of the word.Thrilled to see him honoured by the Hall of Fame.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 4, 2015
Was flying this morning so late on saying huge congrats to The Best, @TSNBobMcKenzie on his Elmer Ferguson Award from the HHOF.
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) June 4, 2015
...though it is a joke Bob has never received an award for this, his greatest work. #puckoverglass #conch #legend pic.twitter.com/8Kk2LfNowU
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) June 4, 2015
I join a long line of those congratulating @TSNBobMcKenzie for his being named winner of this year's @HockeyHallFame Elmer Ferguson Award
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) June 4, 2015
Honoured to work with the soon to be Hall of Famer @TSNBobMcKenzie. Congrats to a mentor and a friend on the Elmer Ferguson Memorial award.
— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 4, 2015
Kind of shocked that @TSNBobMcKenzie didn't have the scoop on the big "@TSNBobMcKenzie gets HOF award" story.
— Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) June 4, 2015
The best of the best, @TSNBobMcKenzie, this year's recipient of the Elmer Ferguson Award. A royal choice. Congrats BobbyMac.
— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 4, 2015
@TSNBobMcKenzie Wow! HOF! Congrats! Next up: Canadian Wall of Fame on the @JayandDanPod. Which is more prestigious? 3 words: No Rob Ford.
— Jay Onrait (@JayOnrait) June 4, 2015
Wonderful news. My old boss @TSNBobMcKenzie has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame, writers division. Well deserved and overdue.
— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) June 4, 2015
My first year at TSN ('87) I wrote scripts for Hockey News show hosted by Jim Van Horne and a new TV guy. ...Bob McKenzie. He's done ok...
— Rod Smith (@RodSmithTSN) June 4, 2015
Stick tap to colleague @TSNBobMcKenzie and #LAKings radio voice Nick Nickson on their well deserved HHOF honours!
— Chris Cuthbert (@CCtsn) June 4, 2015
From beers and story time with @TSNBobMcKenzie last night to hearing he's a Hockey Hall of Famer this morning. Congrats to the best in biz.
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) June 4, 2015
Not only is @TSNBobMcKenzie a G, he's the Hall of Fame's Elmer Ferguson award winner. About time.
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) June 4, 2015
Congrats to @TSNBobMcKenzie for his induction into Hockey Hall of Fame for excellence in hockey journalism!
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) June 4, 2015
Welcome @TSNBobMcKenzie to writers wing of Hockey Hall of Fame. Coulda made it to broadcast wing. But I'm sure we're agreed. He's one of us.
— Terry Jones (@sunterryjones) June 4, 2015
A very well deserved recognition of @TSNBobMcKenzie, who not only knows his hockey, but is also a fellow fan of the great Little Feat.
— Andy Frost (@AndyFrostQ107) June 4, 2015
Like to add my congrats to @TSNBobMcKenzie winning Elmer Ferguson award but they're tainted by Bell Media's 15% ownership of the Globe.
— David Shoalts (@dshoalts) June 4, 2015
Congratulations to @TSNBobMcKenzie on Elmer Ferguson Award. Generous with his time and wisdom. A mentor and a mensch.
— gary lawless (@garylawless) June 4, 2015
@TSNBobMcKenzie congrats Bob.
— Gerry Dee (@gerrydee) June 4, 2015
