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Voice of a new era: St. John's teen Seth Hyde named play-by-play broadcaster of Newfoundland Regiment
When 17-year-old Seth Hyde accepted a Starbucks meeting with the Newfoundland Regiment back in January, he had no idea what to expect.
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Having turned heads in the hockey media world for his witty and descriptive play-by-play coverage of local hockey teams like the U18 AAA Nissan Growlers, Hyde figured the province's new Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League team might have decided to let him dabble in colour commentary or earn some experience as the team's in-arena host.
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'Ever since then, it's just been like a dream. It still doesn't feel real. It's just such an amazing feeling to be involved with such a cool organization, to be involved with a hockey team that's going to produce NHL-level talent, and especially to be involved with a team in my home province with kids my own age and kids a couple of years older. It's very, very cool and I'm so honoured to be a part of the Regiment organization.'
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Hyde was finally able to let the cat out of the bag in front of his peers and his teachers on Tuesday night at his high school's annual athletic banquet.
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Heading into his senior year at Gonzaga High School in St. John's this fall, Hyde knows he has a busy and exciting year ahead of him, but he believes he's up for the challenge.
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'My senior year will be a bit of fun,' Hyde said with a chuckle.
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'Hopefully (my friends) will be able to come down and catch a couple of games. It's going to make my senior year a fun one for sure… It's a bit intimidating being a 17-year-old putting his voice behind the game, but I'm ready. I'm excited. It's going to be an incredible experience. I'm raring to get started. Sept. 18, opening night against Moncton. I'm counting down the days.'
