Daren Millard facts for kids

Daren Millard is a Canadian sportscaster. He was born on August 16, 1970, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. A sportscaster is someone who reports on sports news. They might host shows, interview athletes, or commentate on games.

Daren Millard's Broadcasting Journey

Daren Millard has had a long and exciting career in sports broadcasting. He started out working in radio. Then he moved into television.

Early Career in Radio and TV

Daren began his career in radio. He worked in several Canadian cities. These included Melfort, Saskatchewan, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and Yorkton, Saskatchewan. He also worked in his hometown of Brandon, Manitoba.

After radio, Daren moved to television. He worked for local TV stations. These included CKX-TV in Brandon. He also worked at Global Winnipeg and CITV-TV.

Time at Sportsnet

In 1998, Daren Millard joined Sportsnet. This is a major sports TV network in Canada. He had many different jobs there. He hosted coverage for big events. One big event was the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Daren also hosted popular hockey shows. These included Wednesday Night Hockey. He also hosted Hockey Central at Noon. He even covered regional Toronto Maple Leafs hockey games. He also appeared on the show Tim & Sid. Daren left Sportsnet on August 1, 2018.

Joining the Vegas Golden Knights

In September 2019, Daren started a new job. He joined the broadcast team for the Vegas Golden Knights. This is a professional ice hockey team. He now works in the broadcast booth for their games.

Education and Family

Daren Millard went to Western Academy Broadcasting College. This school is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His brother, Dean, also went to the same college. Dean also works in radio and television. He works in Edmonton, Alberta.