08-26-2024, 09:01 AM
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First round-bust
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Jon Abbott named new Flames TV play-by-play voice
https://twitter.com/user/status/1828085086656344136
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Sportsnet today announced that Jon Abbott has been named as the new play-by-play voice of the Calgary Flames on Sportsnet. Abbott joins game analysts Kelly Hrudey and Greg Millen in the Sportsnet broadcast booth, with host Ryan Leslie delivering the latest updates around the rink.
"The hockey world is a small one and often provides full circle moments. Growing up in Aylmer, ON, my minor hockey team was named the Flames because of funding provided by a former owner of the Calgary Flames, the late Harley Hotchkiss. Mr. Hotchkiss was from the neighbouring community of Tillsonburg, and just as the Flames ownership continues to do today, he always supported his community through his love for the game. It is an honour to join both the Sportsnet and Flames families over 30 years later, and I look forward to many years of great hockey memories in Calgary."
Having started his career at Rogers TV, Abbott brings an impressive resume spanning more than 24 years in sports broadcasting, covering some of hockey’s biggest moments in the NHL, CHL, AHL, World Junior Hockey Championships, World Men's Hockey Championships, and Olympics. He now joins the Calgary Flames on Sportsnet regional broadcast team after NHL stints in Toronto, Vancouver, and most recently Ottawa.
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Flames also posted videos of him talking to Brendan Parker
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08-26-2024, 09:01 AM
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Taking a while to get to 5000
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I have no idea who this is and yet I'm very relieved lol.
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08-26-2024, 09:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Toonage
I have no idea who this is and yet I'm very relieved lol.
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Hahaha funny because I feel the same way. Just didn't want Singh (figured it was unlikely anyways since he's on the national track any how), so this is good news.
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08-26-2024, 09:06 AM
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
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I think Singh is a great national guy and this guy seems like he's got a good voice for a local broadcast. Works on all levels for me.
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08-26-2024, 09:06 AM
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This is awesome! Great news everybody! Welcome to Calgary Jon, I bet you’ll kick total ass! Very excited about this news! One question…
Not that it really matters, as we’ll just know you as being awesome.
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08-26-2024, 09:12 AM
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https://youtu.be/o9kGw0QL2Pg?si=mRsDgEaAuyjJbORP
He did some PBP of past clips to show off what we can expect.
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08-26-2024, 09:14 AM
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#8
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08-26-2024, 09:15 AM
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Thanks for sharing - sounds good!
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08-26-2024, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by redmile04
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eatingsolids
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10mo ago
Same. He's a dork but he's our dork now.
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He's OUR dork now
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08-26-2024, 09:15 AM
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08-26-2024, 09:16 AM
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Known Abbs for nearly 10 years. The nicest man on the planet. Truly.
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08-26-2024, 09:16 AM
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Saw a clip of a goal he called and I dig it.
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08-26-2024, 09:16 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Thankfully not Singh.
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08-26-2024, 09:17 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Thank god it wasn’t Wills
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08-26-2024, 09:20 AM
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#16
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From that clip, there was nothing annoying about his voice or his style. That's my bar: just don't annoy me.
Have to admit though, the moment I opened the thread, I expected to learn that he is a lifetime Oiler fan.
Ayler and Tilsonberg...
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08-26-2024, 09:22 AM
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Yeah I'll echo others, just happy it's not a few others that I was worried about
Will check some clips out later. Welcome Jon!
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08-26-2024, 09:22 AM
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Think we dodged a bullet here! Nice
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08-26-2024, 09:22 AM
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#19
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All I hoped for is a new voice. This fits the bill.
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08-26-2024, 09:23 AM
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#20
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Lifetime Suspension
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I am sure he will be fine.
We just cant compare him to Ball. Ball is as good as it gets, we likely never get anyone that good again.
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