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Vancouver Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Davis: Stanley Cup final series took an unexpected turn for broadcaster Chris Cuthbert
Chris Cuthbert is also disappointed with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers . He's not cheering for or against the Oilers, but as the play-by-play announcer on Sportsnet's Stanley Cup telecasts Cuthbert had enjoyed the dramatic, back-to-back overtime contests that opened the series and was hoping Game 3 would continue producing legendary showdowns between Edmonton and the Florida Panthers. Instead the third game was an ugly, lopsided affair that reigning-champion Florida won 6-1 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's best-of-seven title series. Game 4 is slated for Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. Cuthbert will call the game alongside analyst Craig Simpson, drawing audiences that typically exceed four million Canadian viewers per game, not including streaming numbers. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'It's a lot of fun, but you're catching me on the least fun part after last night's tough game,' Cuthbert said Tuesday from 'sticky-hot' southern Florida. 'I mean, the first two felt like we were on our way to one of the greatest Stanley Cup finals ever and we still might get there, but it took a detour in Game 3 for sure.' What happened? 'Maybe the Florida Panthers happened because we've seen that movie,' said Cuthbert, recalling the preliminary victories that moved the Panthers into their third straight Stanley Cup final. 'They did it to Tampa. They did it to Toronto in Game 5 and even worse in Game 7. And I didn't cover it, but it seemed like the first three games against Carolina were pretty similar, too. 'The Panthers are an extremely good team that can make you look bad. They made the Oilers look bad last night.' After spending 15 years as TSN's leading broadcaster for CFL games, Cuthbert moved to Sportsnet in 2020 and became the primary play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada. He began broadcasting university football games at Queen's University in the 1970s before getting hired at a Yorkton radio station, CJGX, where he did play-by-play for the Saskatchewan Amateur Junior Hockey League's Terriers. 'You can add that (future NHLers) Chris Chelios, Al MacInnis, Dave Tippett and Ken Daneyko were in the SAJHL that year, so I was in good company,' said Cuthbert. That's also where he started dreaming about getting to where he is now, from hearing Al Michaels' iconic 'Do you believe in miracles' during the U.S. hockey team's victory over Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics to calling his own 'Golden goal' moment while describing Sidney Crosby's game-winner for Canada in the 2010 Games. 'I don't know if I thought about (the Stanley Cup),' said Cuthbert. 'But I was sitting in my apartment above a Chinese food restaurant in Yorkton, where I was living when I worked at CJGX, and I remember watching the 1980 Miracle on Ice and thinking, 'Man, that would be cool to call a game like that.' 'So, yeah, 2010 happened. But I think the dream of calling the Stanley Cup was probably even before I got to Yorkton because I was doing play-by-play when we were playing road hockey as kids. I went to bed with the transistor radio under my pillow, listening to Foster Hewitt or Dan Kelly or any number of those play-by-play guys back then because you could get all those signals on the radio.' Always well-researched, Cuthbert reads, watches and listens to numerous media reports about hockey and football. They help keep him in touch with the NHL and the CFL, so he's conversant in both sports. 'I still get all the (newspaper) clips and I go through them,' said Cuthbert. 'I probably see less of the CFL now but I do like to punch in and try to catch up. I was curious to see how Week 1 went. A lot of people think the Riders can do something this year.' Indeed, after beating the Ottawa Redblacks — Cuthbert grew up in Ontario and used to cheer for the Ottawa Rough Riders — 31-26 in their season-opener, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 1-0 while preparing to visit the 0-1 Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday. Cuthbert will be otherwise engaged Saturday, calling Game 5 of the Stanley Cup in Edmonton. Cuthbert is wondering if, like last season when they won Games 4, 5 and 6 against Florida before losing the decisive contest, the Oilers can rebound. 'Do they pass this next test?' said Cuthbert. 'This may be the biggest test yet. 'I was surprised that (Panthers head coach Paul) Maurice said this is easily the best team he's coached. And I thought, 'Man, you just won the cup with another team and you're not there yet with this one.' We're seeing why he feels that way.' 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Ottawa Citizen
2 days ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Davis: Stanley Cup final series took an unexpected turn for broadcaster Chris Cuthbert
Chris Cuthbert is also disappointed with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. Article content He's not cheering for or against the Oilers, but as the play-by-play announcer on Sportsnet's Stanley Cup telecasts Cuthbert had enjoyed the dramatic, back-to-back overtime contests that opened the series and was hoping Game 3 would continue producing legendary showdowns between Edmonton and the Florida Panthers. Article content Article content Article content Instead the third game was an ugly, lopsided affair that reigning-champion Florida won 6-1 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's best-of-seven title series. Game 4 is slated for Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. Cuthbert will call the game alongside analyst Craig Simpson, drawing audiences that typically exceed four million Canadian viewers per game, not including streaming numbers. Article content Article content 'It's a lot of fun, but you're catching me on the least fun part after last night's tough game,' Cuthbert said Tuesday from 'sticky-hot' southern Florida. 'I mean, the first two felt like we were on our way to one of the greatest Stanley Cup finals ever and we still might get there, but it took a detour in Game 3 for sure.' Article content 'Maybe the Florida Panthers happened because we've seen that movie,' said Cuthbert, recalling the preliminary victories that moved the Panthers into their third straight Stanley Cup final. 'They did it to Tampa. They did it to Toronto in Game 5 and even worse in Game 7. And I didn't cover it, but it seemed like the first three games against Carolina were pretty similar, too. Article content Article content 'The Panthers are an extremely good team that can make you look bad. They made the Oilers look bad last night.' Article content Article content After spending 15 years as TSN's leading broadcaster for CFL games, Cuthbert moved to Sportsnet in 2020 and became the primary play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada. He began broadcasting university football games at Queen's University in the 1970s before getting hired at a Yorkton radio station, CJGX, where he did play-by-play for the Saskatchewan Amateur Junior Hockey League's Terriers. Article content 'You can add that (future NHLers) Chris Chelios, Al MacInnis, Dave Tippett and Ken Daneyko were in the SAJHL that year, so I was in good company,' said Cuthbert. Article content That's also where he started dreaming about getting to where he is now, from hearing Al Michaels' iconic 'Do you believe in miracles' during the U.S. hockey team's victory over Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics to calling his own 'Golden goal' moment while describing Sidney Crosby's game-winner for Canada in the 2010 Games.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Davis: Stanley Cup final series took an unexpected turn for broadcaster Chris Cuthbert
Chris Cuthbert is also disappointed with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. He's not cheering for or against the Oilers, but as the play-by-play announcer on Sportsnet's Stanley Cup telecasts Cuthbert had enjoyed the dramatic, back-to-back overtime contests that opened the series and was hoping Game 3 would continue producing legendary showdowns between Edmonton and the Florida Panthers. Instead the third game was an ugly, lopsided affair that reigning-champion Florida won 6-1 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's best-of-seven title series. Game 4 is slated for Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. Cuthbert will call the game alongside analyst Craig Simpson, drawing audiences that typically exceed four million Canadian viewers per game, not including streaming numbers. 'It's a lot of fun, but you're catching me on the least fun part after last night's tough game,' Cuthbert said Tuesday from 'sticky-hot' southern Florida. 'I mean, the first two felt like we were on our way to one of the greatest Stanley Cup finals ever and we still might get there, but it took a detour in Game 3 for sure.' What happened? 'Maybe the Florida Panthers happened because we've seen that movie,' said Cuthbert, recalling the preliminary victories that moved the Panthers into their third straight Stanley Cup final. 'They did it to Tampa. They did it to Toronto in Game 5 and even worse in Game 7. And I didn't cover it, but it seemed like the first three games against Carolina were pretty similar, too. 'The Panthers are an extremely good team that can make you look bad. They made the Oilers look bad last night.' After spending 15 years as TSN's leading broadcaster for CFL games, Cuthbert moved to Sportsnet in 2020 and became the primary play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada. He began broadcasting university football games at Queen's University in the 1970s before getting hired at a Yorkton radio station, CJGX, where he did play-by-play for the Saskatchewan Amateur Junior Hockey League's Terriers. 'You can add that (future NHLers) Chris Chelios, Al MacInnis, Dave Tippett and Ken Daneyko were in the SAJHL that year, so I was in good company,' said Cuthbert. That's also where he started dreaming about getting to where he is now, from hearing Al Michaels' iconic 'Do you believe in miracles' during the U.S. hockey team's victory over Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics to calling his own 'Golden goal' moment while describing Sidney Crosby's game-winner for Canada in the 2010 Games. 'I don't know if I thought about (the Stanley Cup),' said Cuthbert. 'But I was sitting in my apartment above a Chinese food restaurant in Yorkton, where I was living when I worked at CJGX, and I remember watching the 1980 Miracle on Ice and thinking, 'Man, that would be cool to call a game like that.' 'So, yeah, 2010 happened. But I think the dream of calling the Stanley Cup was probably even before I got to Yorkton because I was doing play-by-play when we were playing road hockey as kids. I went to bed with the transistor radio under my pillow, listening to Foster Hewitt or Dan Kelly or any number of those play-by-play guys back then because you could get all those signals on the radio.' Always well-researched, Cuthbert reads, watches and listens to numerous media reports about hockey and football. They help keep him in touch with the NHL and the CFL, so he's conversant in both sports. 'I still get all the (newspaper) clips and I go through them,' said Cuthbert. 'I probably see less of the CFL now but I do like to punch in and try to catch up. I was curious to see how Week 1 went. A lot of people think the Riders can do something this year.' Indeed, after beating the Ottawa Redblacks — Cuthbert grew up in Ontario and used to cheer for the Ottawa Rough Riders — 31-26 in their season-opener, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are 1-0 while preparing to visit the 0-1 Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday. Cuthbert will be otherwise engaged Saturday, calling Game 5 of the Stanley Cup in Edmonton. Cuthbert is wondering if, like last season when they won Games 4, 5 and 6 against Florida before losing the decisive contest, the Oilers can rebound. 'Do they pass this next test?' said Cuthbert. 'This may be the biggest test yet. 'I was surprised that (Panthers head coach Paul) Maurice said this is easily the best team he's coached. And I thought, 'Man, you just won the cup with another team and you're not there yet with this one.' We're seeing why he feels that way.' Davis: Edmonton Oilers fans should go to Las Vegas for much cheaper NHL playoff tickets Davis: NHL's playoff overtime rules reign, but some other stuff needs fine-tuning The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
Calgary Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Davis: Stanley Cup final series took an unexpected turn for broadcaster Chris Cuthbert
Chris Cuthbert is also disappointed with the NHL's Edmonton Oilers. Article content He's not cheering for or against the Oilers, but as the play-by-play announcer on Sportsnet's Stanley Cup telecasts Cuthbert had enjoyed the dramatic, back-to-back overtime contests that opened the series and was hoping Game 3 would continue producing legendary showdowns between Edmonton and the Florida Panthers. Article content Article content Article content Instead the third game was an ugly, lopsided affair that reigning-champion Florida won 6-1 on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the NHL's best-of-seven title series. Game 4 is slated for Thursday night in Sunrise, Fla. Cuthbert will call the game alongside analyst Craig Simpson, drawing audiences that typically exceed four million Canadian viewers per game, not including streaming numbers. Article content Article content 'It's a lot of fun, but you're catching me on the least fun part after last night's tough game,' Cuthbert said Tuesday from 'sticky-hot' southern Florida. 'I mean, the first two felt like we were on our way to one of the greatest Stanley Cup finals ever and we still might get there, but it took a detour in Game 3 for sure.' Article content 'Maybe the Florida Panthers happened because we've seen that movie,' said Cuthbert, recalling the preliminary victories that moved the Panthers into their third straight Stanley Cup final. 'They did it to Tampa. They did it to Toronto in Game 5 and even worse in Game 7. And I didn't cover it, but it seemed like the first three games against Carolina were pretty similar, too. Article content Article content 'The Panthers are an extremely good team that can make you look bad. They made the Oilers look bad last night.' Article content Article content After spending 15 years as TSN's leading broadcaster for CFL games, Cuthbert moved to Sportsnet in 2020 and became the primary play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada. He began broadcasting university football games at Queen's University in the 1970s before getting hired at a Yorkton radio station, CJGX, where he did play-by-play for the Saskatchewan Amateur Junior Hockey League's Terriers. Article content 'You can add that (future NHLers) Chris Chelios, Al MacInnis, Dave Tippett and Ken Daneyko were in the SAJHL that year, so I was in good company,' said Cuthbert. Article content That's also where he started dreaming about getting to where he is now, from hearing Al Michaels' iconic 'Do you believe in miracles' during the U.S. hockey team's victory over Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics to calling his own 'Golden goal' moment while describing Sidney Crosby's game-winner for Canada in the 2010 Games.
Edmonton Journal
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
'Terrible decision': Oilers fans rage against Sportsnet changing out Michaels/Debrusk for Western final
This in from Sportsnet, news that the regular Edmonton Oilers broadcast crew of play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels and game analyst Louie Debrusk will not call the Dallas-Edmonton series, with the network instead going with Chris Cuthbert and Craig Simpson, who did the Leafs-Panthers series. The reaction online in Edmonton was immediate and angry: Oilers fan alicia ^^^ 😆 @leashadawg don't forget to pray to the hockey gods for jack michaels and louie debrusk to call round 3 🙏 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by David Staples, Keith Gerein and others, Oilers news from Cult of Hockey, Ask EJ Anything features, the Noon News Roundup and Under the Dome newsletters. Unlimited online access to Edmonton Journal and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Edmonton sports writer Terry Jones @byterryjones Edmonton fans main interest in tonight's Toronto Maple Leafs Game 7? Whether they get ex-CBC Edmonton. Sportscaster Chris Cuthbert and Oiler Stanley Cup era Craig Simpson or current crew of Jack Michaels, Lou Debrusk and. Gene Principe calling games. Hockey fan Adam Williams @AdamScottWilly Not to take anything away from these broadcasters, but Jack Michaels and Debrusk are the voice of the Oilers. It's really unfortunate and disappointing the fans won't get to hear their call and passion! Disappointed fan here! Oilers play-by-play announcer Jack Michaels @EdmontonJack Appreciate the kind words from everyone watching on Sportsnet all year—and please continue as Gene nPrincipe has the West Final alongside CC & Simmer. Pleased to be rejoining Bob Stauffer on CHEDn880 after superb work from Cam Moon all season. Tune in & sync!' Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Oilers fan DougieDman @OilDoug So you take away the Oilers play by play team for the Leafs play by play team? Really? You don't care what Oiler fans want. Hockey fan Jim Roy @GutshotJimmy SportsNet, DeBrusk and Michaels are obviously the favourites of Oilers fans. The only reason you get to cover this game is due to bribes basically. Pander to Toronto as usual and continue to be awful. Edmonton hockey blogger Jackie Bondurant x-JB 🇨🇦 @JackieBee_16 BOOOOOOOO!!! … You really screwed the pooch on this one Sportsnet Hockey fan Sunny 🏴 @Takhar77 Oilers fans get Jack Michaels pouring his heart out every single shift. Leafs fans get Craig Simpson lobbying for suspensions. Hockey commentator Nathan 'Grav' Murdock @NathanGraviteh Jack Michaels is becoming my GOAT of hockey commentators as the years go by. Dude has me locked onto the screen for every shot attempt. The passion is intoxicating. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Leafs fan Darcy Armstrong @DArm91 Oilers whining. Consider yourselves lucky you even got Jack Michael's your homer commentator for 2 rounds let alone even 1 this year. Kamloops hockey radio host Jon Keen @JonKeenNLSports The National audience finally got a significant taste of Jack Michaels in the playoffs and he did this thing. Hopefully it leads to more down the road. Oilers/Stars will get the #1 booth team of Cuthbert/Simpson. Oilers fan TheOilersHankHill @HankOilers Was hoping you would continue on TV. We are spoiled here in Oil country with you calling our games, it was nice to see you get the attention from around the league. I'll definitely sync with you and Bob. Go Oil Oilers fan Joe Bart @bartman4444 That is brutal news, wanted you guys the whole way to the cup. You guys deserve it! Best in the business! Oilers fan Wayne Nelson 🏒 🇨🇦 @nelsonaw78 I am saddened that you won't be calling round 3. To be able to bring extra energy into a playoff game that is already bubbling over with it is a talent very few play by play people have. Keep up the phenomenal work, I know 880 ched will be blaring loudly across Alberta. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Oilers fan Trent Wilhauk @TheMrWilhauk Thanks Sportsnet …. You blew it again….. In case you have not noticed, nobody wants these two…. Oilers fans want Jack & Louie….. not the Toronto homers …. Terrible decision Hockey commentator Tough Call Podcast🎙️ 🇨🇦 @ToughCallPod How can anyone have heard Jack and Louie through two Oilers playoff rounds and still think it would be a good idea to shut them down? Oilers fan Sbb @Stevenbradleyb You've been great Jack! Look forward to tuning in to ched to listen ! Oilers fan Justin Sinkevich @Gphumanbeing I will be using Sportsnet to see Gene then but will have every other second MUTED and synced to CHED. Oilers fan Mike D. @boarderman8 Worst decision they could've made. If the leafs didn't suck so damn much then we could have good broadcasters for the playoffs. Now we're stuck with two old guys who haven't watched any Oilers hockey all year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Ace @ashwetz Sportsnet doesn't care about Edmonton subscribers. I hate this monopoly Oilers fan Z @ZZibby07 Jack and Louie are the voice of the Oilers Sportsnet. With all due respect, Chris and Craig should stay in their lane and step aside. Every year when their team gets knocked out they take over for someone else's team. Can you see how people perceive this decision? Oilers fan Breakin' Boomsie! 🇨🇦⚡️🚘🚁 🛫🏍️🏒 @BreakinBoomsie You guys are terrible at reading the PR room. Oilers fan ForgotAboutDrai™ @ShawnMichaud Can't get more out of touch with the community, shame on you sportsnet. Oilers fan Scott Kaufmann @ScottKaufmann7 Booooooo! We want Lou and Jack!!!!! Oilers fan Trent Ferguson 🍎 @tfer68 This is bullsh*t. We get punished, because the Leafs suck. Oilers fan kris hall @krishall03 Can we please have Jack and Louie continue with the Oilers. This needs to be looked at moving forward Oilers fan Ryan @ryankellytv Cuthbert and Simpson are boring. Jack and Lou are what is needed. Quit holding onto dinosaur broadcasters. Give what the people want. Not what Toronto wants. One Dad @OneDadsFinance I can't believe we are getting the Toronto broadcast. Sucks Oilers fan Justin Sinkevich @Gphumanbeing F*ck you Sportsnet. More to come… Politics Cult of Hockey Cult of Hockey Sports Politics
