John Garrett (ice hockey)

John Murdoch Garrett (born June 17, 1951) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender and television sports commentator.

In the final WHA season, Garrett was traded to the New England Whalers, and would remain with the franchise when it entered the NHL.

During that time, he was also the lead colour commentator on Edmonton Oilers local telecasts, working along with Bruce Buchanan.

He worked as a studio analyst on national broadcasts, as well as the colour commentator for the Calgary Flames games on Sportsnet West.

During the 1994 NHL Lockout, he briefly worked for United Parcel Service of Canada in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Since the 2002–03 season, Garrett has served as the colour commentator for Canucks games on Sportsnet Pacific, first being partnered with Jim Hughson and later John Shorthouse.