‘They don’t know that they’re not looking at their own boy, and I remember the mom saying, “He’s beginning to look more like our boy.” ‘
For 23 years, Canada’s pre-eminent hockey broadcaster donned the stripes and took all the heat the fans could give him. It was, in the truest sense, a calling.
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You know what this too-long campaign really needs? Some Coach’s Corner colour commentary.
The CBC host forecasts the next year in hockey
In conversation with author Kirstie McLellan Day
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And what might anger Kenney
Ontario Tory MP Patrick Brown hosted and played in his second Hockey Night in Barrie charity game at the Barrie Molson Centre. The teams were a mix of Conservative MPs, past and present NHLers and some celebrities. The event raised $121, 000 for Barrie’s Royal Victoria Hospital. Team Blue won 15 to 13. Below, Labour Minister Rona Ambrose and Defense Minister Peter MacKay.
What the hell is the deal with Ron MacLean? Seriously. The entire playoff run he’s been dropping self-helpy-type affirmations into his opening remarks. Tonight, in the moments before Game 5 between the Habs and the Philadelphia Flyers, the screen showed Guy Carbonneau arriving at the Bell Centre. And Ron was heard to say: “Maybe the sun will shine today. Maybe the clouds will roll away, Guy. Maybe everyone will understand that life has its plan either way.”