Jim Matheson

James Donald Matheson (born April 7, 1949) is a Canadian sports journalist who has covered the NHL's Edmonton Oilers since their inception into the WHA in 1972. In 2000, he received the Hockey Hall of Fame's Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award.

Career Manitoba and Saskatchewan Matheson was born on April 7, 1949, in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Jack and Peggy Matheson. Matheson had an intention to follow the footsteps of his father, Jack, a long-time sports editor for the Winnipeg Tribune. He graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in political science, and while in school, worked a part-time night shift with the Tribune. A video of the exchange went viral on the Internet.

Personal life Matheson resides in Edmonton with his wife, Marni. They have one son, Scott. He received the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000.