A popular NESN host for Bruins broadcasts has officially returned to work and will be “back on air very soon” after a leave of absence.
Sophia Jurksztowicz announced in October that she was taking a temporary leave of absence “due to personal reasons.”
Then on Wednesday evening, Jurksztowicz said she’s finally back.
“I know it’s late in the regular season but this is just how the timing worked out for me and how the cards landed…I can finally say that I’m officially back to work and even though it’s March, I couldn’t be happier to start again,” she posted on social media.
“I’m in the offices for now but will start doing some podcasts next week and back on air very soon,” she added. “All I can say again is THANK YOU for every single note, comment and in person hug I’ve gotten from the best fans ever. The Jacobs family, the Bruins and NESN have been SO freaking supportive throughout the last few months; I’m so grateful. To my best friends, my family and my teammates, you rule. Time to make some blooper reels.”
Back in October, she announced on social media that she was taking a leave of absence.
“This summer I signed a contract extension with NESN and I couldn’t be happier to continue my journey as your Bruins host,” Jurksztowicz posted back then. “But due to personal reasons, I’m going to have to delay my season start with NESN and the team.
“I don’t want anyone to worry, I WILL be okay, but right now I just need to take time away from work,” she wrote. “I’ve received nothing but support from NESN with my circumstances and I seriously could not be more grateful to be working at NESN or more thankful for all the love from my teammates.”
Jurksztowicz added back then that she had missed being at the rink during the preseason.
“… And I’m going to miss interacting with all of you too,” she wrote. “You’re the best fans in the world and you’re my home away from home. I can’t wait to be back. In the meantime, I’m always cheering. GO BRUINS!!!”
During the offseason, NESN named Judd Sirott as the new voice of the Bruins, taking over for Jack Edwards after he stepped away following a 19-year run in the NESN broadcast booth.