At his retirement, he was the longest-serving member of CBC Television's Hockey Night in Canada, with a broadcasting career spanning from 1966 to 1999. Though retired, Irvin still contributes yearly to the annual "Hockey Day in Canada" broadcast, along with other occasional appearances, including Canadiens retirement ceremonies.
At his retirement, he was the longest-serving member of CBC Television's Hockey Night in Canada, broadcasting from 1966 to 1999. Despite being retired, Irvin still contributes annually to the annual "Hockey Day in Canada" broadcast and occasionally appears at Canadiens retirement ceremonies.