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Hockey Night in Canada

Members marked the reported end of Hockey Night in Canada after nearly 75 years on Canadian television. Richard Martel, speaking in Statements by Members, recalled watching Saturday night games with his family, mentioned longtime commentators, and said the show brought the country together and inspired young people to play hockey, including through his own experience as a coach.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Richard Martel

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“Hockey Night in Canada is coming to an end after nearly 75 years. It brought our country together and inspired many young people to play hockey.”
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Mr. Speaker, after nearly 75 years, a chapter in history is coming to a close. Like so many Canadians, I remember how my family and I would be glued to the screen on Saturday evenings, watching the Montreal Canadiens led by Lecavalier, Garneau and Pagé. When I was a coach, I watched Hockey Night in Canada. The brand remains a national legend, and its iconic theme song became our second national anthem. Led by memorable icons like Foster Hewitt, Bob Cole, Danny Gallivan and Ron MacLean, this broadcast perfectly connected our country. It inspired thousands of young people to take to the ice and join in our national sport, which brings our francophone and anglophone communities together. Even without Hockey Night in Canada on TV, its mission will continue to resonate from coast to coast.

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