Made it to Manitoba in one piece. Things Iโve learned on this cross-prairie move:
1. Driving a uhaul through the prairies is a terrible idea.
2. A&W breakfast sandwiches are severely underrated.
3. This country is beautiful
This one is tough. I was one of so many Canadian sports fans who grew up watching โDutchyโ deliver sports highlights with an unmatched energy and style unique to him.
Watching him is largely what inspired me to pursue a career as a sportscaster from a young age.
RIP Dutchy.
Umpire just called time while the
@Wpg_Goldeyes
were batting to let a flock of Canada geese pass with a rather low flyover in the outfield.
It drew an applause.
Only in Canada?
Itโs the beginning of my last week with
@ctvedmonton
as Iโll soon be joining
@ctvwinnipeg
as sports director. While Iโm very excited to get started there, Iโm also sad to leave. Iโll miss this beautiful city, the great people and my incredible colleagues. Thanks for having me.
Today, after a little more than a decade, my time at CTV News is coming to an end.
From Timmins to North Bay, to Regina, Edmonton and now Winnipeg, my career has led me to so many interesting places and introduced to so many wonderful people across Canada.
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A rare, but classy gesture by the
@OHLBattalion
honouring recently traded
@CamDineen
after an impactful 2 years in
#NorthBay
on and off the ice. A meeting in the
#OHL
final would be the only way Dineen faces his old team. Nice to see him get a send off from the home crowd.
How it started vs how it ended. 1st CTV on-cam appearance in N. Ontario and tonightโs in Winnipeg.
Was not expecting this outpouring of support. Thank you everyone who reached out.
Itโs not the end, itโs a pivot. Will still be freelancing from WPG and among other things.โค๏ธ๐
My passion for sports is rooted in its ability to unite and connect people. This story exemplifies just that.
@KEinarson
is captivating a country with what sheโs accomplishing inside the Calgary ๐ฅ bubble, and yet still makes time for those she cares for.
Story:
Leave it to the NHL to blackout the first ever Connor vs Connor matchup between the Oilers and Blackhawks to everyone outside of Edmonton while making the Flames/VGK game available across the country.
This league is continues to amaze me in the worst ways.
Iโm told the Sea Bears will be announcing an American signing on Thursday with significant NBA experience, including as a starter.
#seabears
#cebl
#winnipeg
The ESPN NHL player poll shows
#Edmonton
is the third most dreaded road trip destination among NHLers. However, while the weather may be frightful, the players find the visiting dressing room at Rogers Place to be delightful. Itโs voted the best in the league among players.
#yeg
On a flight to Hamilton for our Grey Cup coverage. Pilot is putting on a pep rally rally over the PA during deicing.
โWelcome
#Bomber
fans going to the big game. That W on your hat stands for โwinโโ
โCan I get some cheers!?โ
Thatโs one way to get people excite for a 5AM flight
Who wouldnโt want to play in Winnipeg?
Look at this reception for
@Wpg_Goldeyes
legend Reggie Abercrombie for his Jersey retirement.
Winnipeg. Greatest sports town in Canada.
Finishing up my last day here at
@ctvregina
before joining
@ctvedmonton
next week. Iโve thoroughly enjoyed my time in
#Regina
and am grateful for the opportunities and the team Iโve been fortunate work with over the last year. Thanks for the
#ExperienceRegina
(๐ถ)
#YQR
Brady Oliveira named
#CFL
Top performer for week 1. The
#Winnipeg
RB had 126 yds on 22 carried and added 21 receiving yds in his debut as a starter in the
#BlueBombers
19-6 win over the
#TiCats
@Ben_in_yeg
Your eyes do tell the story. Gene is one of the nicest people in the industry, and a welcoming figure to younger, or new journalists in Edmonton.
Avry, who he is making room for here is also one of the hardest working and nicest people youโll meet. Two great dudes right there.
Finishing up my last week with
@CTVNorthernNews
this week before heading west to join CTV Regina. Grateful for the opportunity work at home, and the place I've called home for the past two years.
#ThankYou
#NorthernOntario
And thanks to those whoโve watched and followed along all of these years! Iโve enjoyed getting to meet many great people along the way. Itโs truly been a blessing.
Thank you!
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For those asking, Iโve unpacked some of the Winnipeg sports items Iโve added to my collection over the years. Weโll call it the throwback starter kit.
Back on TV tonight as I make my debut on
@CTVTheDebate
tonight with
@mikelecouteur
at 5pm CT, 6pm ET on CTV News Channel.
Head to the showโs X (Twitter) account to give your opinions on todayโs topics.
Couldnโt quite get my arms around these awesome people after my last newscast with
@ctvedmonton
Tough to leave this incredible late weekend crew. I swear weโre closer friends than our distance in these picture suggests.
#PhysicalDistancing
#workfriends
Sea Bears guard and reigning CEBL MVP Teddy Allen has signed with the Leuven Bears in the BNXT League which is Belgiumโs top tier pro league. Iโm told he should be joining the team by the weekend, no word on when heโll make his debut.
#SeaBears
#CEBL
#Winnipeg
.
@TeamShuster
rocking
@OHLBattalion
hats while competing at the Grand Slam of Curling Masters in
#NorthBay
is a good look. Iโm sure the Olympic ๐ฅ๐ฅ team from ๐บ๐ธ is gaining a lot of local supporters.
#curling
Teddy Allen is the 2023 CEBL MVP. The Sea Bears go 3/3 in individual awards in their inaugural season.
Hildebrandt - U SPORTS POY
Watson Gayle- 6th Man of the Year
Teddy Allen - MVP
Merry Christmas!
Hoping those fortunate enough to be with family today are enjoying the quality time together.
And thinking of those who arenโt able to be home with loved ones today. I know how difficult being away from home and family this time of year can be.
The last 4 years Iโve been fortunate to celebrate each
#CanadaDay
in a different province. Iโve made great friends, learned more about our history and experienced breathtaking scenery. While todayโs celebration is different, Iโm thankful and proud to be Canadian.
#HappyCanadaDay
My first time filling in on the 6, w/ just a couple weeks experience, I was pretty nervous. Until
@CTVHeather
slid over a paper with an โxโ marked on a tic-tac-toe board during a weather break. It eased any nerves and is a small example of her leadership and kindness.
Having a mid-July birthday I always thought โhow cool would it be to cover the MLB all-star game or HR derby on my birthday?โ
Never in my wildest dreams did I think Iโd be covering an NHL Playoffs training camp, yet here I am. Still cool though.
Today marks one year since 16 lives were lost and 13 others forever changed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. And ever since our country has been
#HumboldtStrong
He was CFL football to me growing up. Not only did he make it interesting, he made it big. Because he was passionate about the league and the sport as a whole. You just felt it through the screen. My condolences to the Schultz family. A devastating 24 hours in Canadian sports.
Chris Schultz is not in the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, presumably because of the years he spent away from Canada in the
@NFL
.
@simmonssteve
and I have lobbied that this kind of thing should be addressed and corrected, and Chris is the perfect example of why.
#CFL
#NFL
This is a one reason Lowry was my preferred choice for captain. He may not lead the team in scoring, but his goals tend to come at key times that shifts momentum, and big moments like tonightโs OT winner.
One of many reasons, but a key one nonetheless.
Happy Fatherโs Day to Timminsโ most commonly spotted driver and the funniest guy in our family. He taught us the values of hard work, community service and keeping things light. Thanks for all you do
@thomasjohnslats
Thinking of everyone affected by the cuts at Bell today. Another massive blow to our industry. DMs are open to anyone needing to some support.
Just devastating.
Itโs official. The
@CEBLeague
is coming to Winnipeg for the 2023 season. More info on team name, ticket info and venue to come.
This is leagueโs fourth expansion since itโs inception in 2019 bringing Canadaโs largest pro basketball league to 12 teams.
Howโs filling in on the morning shift going this week? Well, this afternoon I sent an email telling someone I โpooped in few peopleโ instead of the intended โlooped in a few peopleโ... with said people all on the CC. So yeah, itโs going pretty well.
After a 3:30 AM wake up call, a snowball fight on live TV, a Remembrance Day ceremony, the Oilers game, and an emergency call to anchor the late newscast... Iโm ready for.... A PARTY!!!! Kidding. Bedtime. ๐ด
Also, to those who helped connect me to stories and share them with the communities I worked and lived in, thank you! So many community partners bent over backwards to help coordinate interviews, shoots and passed along story ideas and I am forever grateful.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Itโs not what weโre used to, many are spending it away from family, but Iโm thankful to have a loving family to miss. Iโm thinking of those whoโve lost loved ones this year and the frontline workers sacrificing to keep us safe.
Jamie Campbell is one of the best in the industry and uses his platform to spread so much good, Itโs inspiring. Thanks for everything youโve done and do
@SNETCampbell
this is a great initiative I hope will bring more light to the issue.
#TheDailyCard
ends on Thursday. Soon, I will be putting many of my autographed cards up for sale. Every dollar raised will go to furthering the education of a First Nations student in northern Ontario. Stay tuned for details.
How he managed to keep this team competing for a spot in the championship until the end of the season, while being the only team to not play a SINGLE home game, is beyond me. I imagine this wasnโt a hard decision. The recognition with this award is well deserved.
#Winnipeg
#ywg
Rick Forney of the
@Wpg_Goldeyes
has been voted the
@AA_Baseball
Manager of the Year for the 2020 season, as selected by league managers, executives and media reps.
Forney previously won the award in 2011, and has been the Goldeyes skipper since 2006.
Got the latest addition to my jersey collection in the mail thanks to
@BrettBarrettYEG
It also included newsroom essentials I left behind, like my post it notes and โefficiency reminderโ sign. My arch nemesis
@NahremanIssaCTV
added a signed pic of herself. The torment continues.
Happy Motherโs Day to all the moms out there, especially to this lovely lady back in Ontario! Near or far, I hope everyone had a chance celebrate mom today! No matter how old you get, mom will always be mom.
#HappyMothersDay
#ilovemymom
Many people passing through TN Square today taking pictures, laying flowers and other mementos, some while shedding a tear, to honour a true Winnipeg hero.
#RememberingDucky
#HawerchukStrong
The league has taken huge leaps this offseason landing broadcast/streaming rights on both sides of the border. First TSN, now ESPN.
And thatโs on top of recent expansion to Las Vegas with an ownership group involving Wayne Gretzky, Dustin Johnson and Steve Nash.
#NLL
๐จ BREAKING NEWS ๐จ
@espn
acquires U.S and international media rights to broadcast NLL games. The multi-year, multi-platform agreement is the most extensive in the NLLโs 35 year history ๐บ
Details:
My hometown team is making a trip to Portage La Prairie.
Congratulations to the Timmins Rock on taking home the
@NOJHL
championship!
See you at the
@cjhlhockey
#CentennialCup
The Elks somehow keep finding new lows.
What a comeback by the Bombers with their backup QB Dru Brown at the helm after Collaros left the game when Winnipeg was down 22.
Great second half from Blue.
For any family looking at Junior A options in Ontario. The
@TimminsRock
, coach
@Beersie24
and GM
@Peevs77
are all first class. The kids and development come first. The way it should be.
Getting to cover the NHL, CFL, attend two Grey Cups, curling (!) and much more. I also served as a news anchor and even got to host morning shows. Itโs truly been the time of my life, but now is simply time for change and a new challenge.
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