 Then on December 4, 2009, he returned to co-host the Montreal Canadiens centennial pre-game ceremony along with long-time French-language broadcaster Richard Garneau, introducing many of the former Canadiens participating in the event as they arrived onto the ice.Irvin is a fount of hockey knowledge, having spent a lifetime in the game.His record for longevity with "Hockey Night in Canada" has since been surpassed by Bob Cole.