Thanks to Connor and Andrea Hellebuyck for welcoming us in to their home for the latest episode of Home Ice. This is one of my favourite ones so far. The link to the full episode is in the thread below!
Since 2008 I have been fortunate enough to work the sidelines of all 13 Grey Cups on TSN. I love this league, I love our
#CFL
on
#TSN
family and I love this game. 🏈🏈
The
#NHLJets
have currently taken Dale Hawerchuk's banner down from the arena and will have it displayed in True North Square (starting this evening) so that fans can go and pay their respects.
#TSN
I’m excited to share some big career news!
Very much looking forward to working with the Jets, but it will also be bittersweet to say goodbye to TSN and,of course, the CFL. Happy that I will still get to work the sidelines for a bit with my final game being the Banjo Bowl!
After an emotional night in Regina, my final
#CFL
road trip wrapped up in Calgary. Much love to all of the players, coaches and fans for the kind words and support. It has been truly overwhelming. Hard to believe my final game is next week.
Our crew on the field surprised me with this for my final game at Mosaic. I’ve loved this job for many reasons, but the people I’ve had the chance to work with will forever top the list 🥹
At the time I did not appreciate moments like this nearly enough, always believing that there would be many more of them. What a pleasure it always was to have Dale Hawerchuk on our Jets on
#TSN
broadcasts.
I was 10yrs old the last time the Bombers won the Grey Cup, so it was pretty cool to get a pic of MY 10yr old watching tonight when they finally won it again.
#CFL
Mark Chipman and Craig Heisinger had the chance to tell Dale Hawerchuk recently that plans were already underway for a statue honouring him. Such a deserving recipient.
A source tells me tonight that Mark Scheifele's injury is not believed to be long term but he is still doubtful for game 2 Monday afternoon. Patrik Laine is also doubtful.
#NHL
#TSN
The
#NHLJets
have announced the proceeds of tonight’s 50/50 will go to the Humboldt Broncos. Also, the Jets,
#Blackhawks
and
#NHL
will each donate $25k to “sweeten the pot”.
Stuck in Chicago & trying to get to MN for gm3. We can’t get our bags & there is no guarantee when they get there, so you might be seeing one of these shirts on TSN tomorrow
#decisions
Absolutely heartbroken and gutted for friends and colleagues at TSN1290, 1040 and 1150. So many great broadcasters and people worked at these stations. I loved listening to their shows, being a guest and sharing laughs.
Grey Cup Sunday is always one of my favourite days of the year! Wishing I was layered up, covered in hand/foot warmers and getting ready to stand on the sideline at Mosaic Stadium. See you next year, Hamilton!
#CFL
#CFLonTSN
#TSN
#NHLJets
players all commenting on how they wish fans had been in the building for a win like this. It’s so true. The comeback in game 3 vs NSH in 2018 was crazy, but there is no doubt this one would have topped it.
#OTMagic
Our friend and teammate Darren Dutchyshen passed away Wednesday. We will be honouring Dutch over the coming days, as his closest friends & co-workers share stories about what made him truly one of a kind.
Rod Smith on his remarkable career and life:
Look who’s at IG Field for the Western Final! Lucky Whitehead was a star with the BC Lions this season, but the former Bomber remains a fan favourite and is braving the cold here in Winnipeg.
#CFL
#TSN
I knew I would tear up watching this! Anyone who had the chance to work with Dennis will tell you he was one of the best teammates anyone could wish for.
Enjoy retirement and congratulations on a tremendous career! 💕
In our years working together on the CFLonTSN, I always felt like Schultzy watched out for me the way a big brother would. I’m heartbroken to hear this news
#RIPSchultzy
I’m devastated to learn that our friend Chris Schultz died of a heart attack yesterday.
He was 61.
Schultzy was larger than life in so many ways...
CFL and NFL.
He played in both.
He covered both.
He loved both.
His life was a football life.
One I’ll never forget.
RIP Big Man
I’ve cried a lot of happy tears for Dennis and his wife Bev, but so many sad ones for the rest of us. What a fantastic 11 seasons it has been with the Jets on TSN. We were so lucky as a crew and audience. He’s simply the best and forever family 😭
#NHLJets
#TSN
Shannon is a huge
#NHLJets
fan and is going to be undergoing a stem cell transplant tomorrow. She wasn’t about to miss watching gm 1 though! Sending you best wishes, Shannon. You got this! 👊🏻
It was so nice to meet Terry and Lisa Sharp, who are visiting Winnipeg for the first time from Atlanta. Former season ticket members of the Thrashers, they are die-hard Jets fans and came to town to watch the Jets and Moose play this past weekend.
Andrew Copp said he’ll be Billy Madison this summer and head back to school (Michigan). He needs 23 credits to finish his degree, which has always been a priority for him.
Was able to take advantage of the mild weather this afternoon and skate the River Trail
@TheForks
. The day was made even better because I convinced my dad to come along! 💕
It didn’t end the way they wanted but it was an impressive season by the
#NHLJets
and the playoff run was great for this city. It was a lot of fun to cover!
After an incredibly brave and difficult battle with cancer, our dad has passed away. My family is so proud of him and the way he fought.
#HawerchukStrong
Too embarrassed to show my face after locking my keys in the truck while out working with
@fredmislawchuk
. 38 degrees with the humidex, wind machine on overdrive and Freddie having to call my husband with “I’ve got a funny story for you...”
Old habits die hard so I had to throw on a toque to get ready to watch this Grey Cup! SO pumped for this game! Good luck to
@Wpg_BlueBombers
and have a great broadcast
@CFLonTSN
!
Paul Maurice didn’t want to talk about tonight’s game and kept the focus on Humboldt, which is what matters today. “The game will not take centre stage. It won’t. It will be played and that’s it.”
She's done it! 🇨🇦 Bianca Andreescu defeats 🇺🇸 Serena Williams in straight sets to win the
#USOpen
, becoming the first Canadian to win a major singles event!
Is this real life? You better believe it.
#SheTheNorth
Mark Scheifele expects to be back to 100% soon and will be ready for next season, whenever that is. Does not believe Tkachuk injured him intentionally. Wishes it never happened but no hard feelings.
#TSN
#NHL
#NHLJets
Got home from our family vacation 11 hours ago and now I’m at the airport headed to Regina for the LDC. I’ve worked a lot of the Stamps/Esks Labour Day games but never
#Bombers
/
#Riders
. Can’t wait!
#CFL
There aren’t many ppl I would sprint up to the 300 level to see but this was well worth it! This is my lovely cousin Lois, who is looking pretty fabulous at 90!
As part of the loosening of restrictions in MB, the Bombers are allowed to have 100% capacity for their home opener on Aug 5th. Fans attending must be fully vaxxed.
#CFL
#TSN
#WPGWhiteout
- Way to go
#Winnipeg
.
@bellmtsplace
is full. The Street Party is full. If you haven't made it into the party, please be patient. We need to keep the numbers manageable so it's a safe night for everyone. Organizers are working on making more room.
#GoJetsGo
The last time a Winnipeg Jets team selected 10th overall in the Draft was 1988. The team selected Teemu Selanne, who ended up having a pretty decent career 😉
#HHOF
I just got off the phone with my daughter who sang me a lullaby to try and help me sleep. It obviously didn’t work but she’s the sweetest kid for trying!
Never easy to be away from the family but it would be even harder w/o today’s technology. Since I wasn’t home to read to my daughter at bedtime, we FaceTimed &I read her
@oprahmagazine
from my hotel room. Not the same as her books but it did the job! ☺️
#momlife
24yr old Johnny Kovacevic set to play in his first NHL game. His parents and brother are here and his mom FaceTimed his sister in New Zealand so she didn’t miss out on watching the solo lap! 😭
#NHLJets
#TSN
True North Sports and Entertainment announces that they will pay their part-time and casual staff for all cancelled events and programming thru the end of March.
All of the kind words you hear or read about Rick Bowness are well deserved. One of the best people you will ever meet. Wish he and Judy all of the best in retirement!
"I've been at it 5 decades, 2,700+ games, there's no second thoughts."
Hear from Rick Bowness following his retirement, in conversation with
@saraorlesky