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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I doubt it is the result of a reprimand. Hrudey's call last night struck me as noticeably different from any other Oilers games I can remember, and I suspect it was him overcompensating poorly because it was a national game. Also, Hrudey is a life-long Oilers fan, so it is unsurprising when these fan flourishes seep into his broadcasts. It doesn't happen very often, though.
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Interesting. I had always thought he preferred Flames stemming from an old friendship with Vernon. I know he played for the Kings, but he does not seem to like that team. I admittedly had no basis for this belief beyond just observational.