One of the brightest stars in sports broadcasting today, James Duthie is the host of TSN's extensive NHL coverage.
Recognized across the country for his outstanding work, Duthie has received three consecutive Gemini Award nominations (2003-2005) as 'Best Host or Interviewer in a Sports Program or Sportscast' for his role with the NHL on TSN. In 2005, Duthie was also nominated for hosting TSN's six-hour hockey marathon, Canada's Game: Hockey Lives Here.
The talented and sharp-witted Duthie is the former co-host of the evening edition of SportsCentre, Canada's most watched sports news and information program. Duthie also previously hosted TSN's highly acclaimed CFL studio show and NBA coverage.
Prior to joining TSN, Duthie, an Ottawa native, worked at VTV in Vancouver as both a news and sports reporter. Duthie also spent three years at CJOH-TV in Ottawa as a sports anchor.
Duthie's humourous, intelligent and entertaining style is evident off-air as well. Viewers can read his online column on TSN.ca.
Favourite moment in Canadian hockey history: Canada winning gold at the 2002 Olympics
Favourite moment in my hockey broadcasting career: Covering the Ottawa Senators' first playoff appearance. I grew up in Ottawa, so it was a pretty big deal when the Sens made the playoffs.
First pair of skates: Age 2
Favourite childhood hockey moment: Winning the Peewee championship final with the Blackburn Stingers (Ottawa)
Favourite NHL team growing up: I liked Chicago when I was a kid because Cliff Koroll was a neighbour of my parents. Then somewhere along the way, I switched to the New York Islanders because I really liked Denis Potvin.
Favourite hockey heroes growing up: Tony Esposito, Cliff Koroll, Denis Potvin, Bryan Trottier and Mike Bossy
Favourite hockey broadcasters growing up: Brian McFarlane and Danny Gallivan
A little something out of the ordinary: Growing up, my nickname was The Penguin because my friends always said I skated like a penguin. Also, in my first year of skating, I didn't have a jock because my Dad said I didn't need one. He didn't think they could raise the puck!
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