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Old 04-16-2015, 02:54 AM   #461
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Not too hard to pick out the difference in Hughson's calls. When Canucks players had pucks and were about to shoot, either in prime scoring spots or the perimeter, or even a pass was made to the point, his pitch would rise, in obvious anticipation. On both Flames goals, his pitch remained his monotone norm as he was calling Jones and Russells shots, and wouldn't rise until the puck was in the net and he would have to call the goal. Little anticipation for Flames plays. On the first Flames goal when Ferland had the puck alone in the slot he sounded almost bored calling it, until the sudden goal. He made the great Bennett move in the first sound like it was nothing special. The only times he would show enthusiasm in his voice on the Flames side was for Hiller's saves...I guess thats something.

Cuthbert was way better on the winning goal...or well the whole shift leading up. Showed lots of admiration for Colborne and you could sense something exciting coming with how he would build up the call. And most importantly didn't sit in silence for 10+ seconds after the goal.

To some viewers its sutble, but when you pick out Hughsons tendencies with Canucks games you can definitely hear the bias.

But lol oh well. Next time nbc I thinks.

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