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|birth_place = [[Vancouver, British Columbia]] |
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| ⚫ | '''John Shorthouse''', also known by his nickname "Shorty", is a [[Canada | Canadian]] sports broadcaster, based in [[Vancouver]]. He is the lead [[play-by-play]] commentator for the [[Vancouver Canucks]] on radio station [[CKST]] ("The Team 1040"), television station [[Rogers Sportsnet Pacific]] and the Canucks' [[pay-per-view]] television broadcasts. |
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Shorthouse began his broadcasting career on [[CKVU-TV]] in 1993. He was one of the anchors of a popular late-night sports program called ''[[Sports Page#.27.27Sports Page.27.27 hosts over the years|Sports Page]]''. He called his first NHL hockey game as a substitute on a Canucks pay-per-view broadcast in March 1998 against the [[New York Islanders]]. This game was significant because it featured the return of popular ex-Canucks [[Trevor Linden]] and [[Gino Odjick]]. The following season, with the inception of [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] Sportsnet (now [[Rogers Sportsnet]]), the Canucks greatly expanded their television coverage and Shorthouse was hired to split play-by-play duties with [[Jim Robson]]. He also filled in on radio broadcasts when [[Jim Hughson]] was assigned to national Sportsnet telecasts. The following year, Robson retired, and Shorthouse became the permanent radio play-by-play man, while Hughson moved to television full-time. |
Shorthouse was born in Vancouver on [[January 31]], [[1970]],<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/bios/john_shorthouse|title=Talent Bio|publisher=Rogers Sportsnet}}</ref> and began his broadcasting career on local station [[CKVU-TV]] in 1993. He was one of the anchors of a popular late-night sports program called ''[[Sports Page#.27.27Sports Page.27.27 hosts over the years|Sports Page]]''. He called his first NHL hockey game as a substitute on a Canucks pay-per-view broadcast in March 1998 against the [[New York Islanders]]. This game was significant because it featured the return of popular ex-Canucks [[Trevor Linden]] and [[Gino Odjick]]. The following season, with the inception of [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] Sportsnet (now [[Rogers Sportsnet]]), the Canucks greatly expanded their television coverage and Shorthouse was hired to split play-by-play duties with [[Jim Robson]]. He also filled in on radio broadcasts when [[Jim Hughson]] was assigned to national Sportsnet telecasts. The following year, Robson retired, and Shorthouse became the permanent radio play-by-play man, while Hughson moved to television full-time. |
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He was the radio voice of the Canucks from 1999–2000 until 2007-08, working alongside [[colour commentator]] [[Tom Larscheid]]. The two moved over from rival radio station [[CKNW]] after that station lost the Canucks' broadcasting rights in 2006. Shorthouse was often seen as the more even-handed of the two in comparison with his exuberant colleague Larscheid. |
He was the radio voice of the Canucks from 1999–2000 until 2007-08, working alongside [[colour commentator]] [[Tom Larscheid]]. The two moved over from rival radio station [[CKNW]] after that station lost the Canucks' broadcasting rights in 2006. Shorthouse was often seen as the more even-handed of the two in comparison with his exuberant colleague Larscheid. |
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| Born | January 31, 1970 |
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John Shorthouse, also known by his nickname "Shorty", is a Canadian sports broadcaster, based in Vancouver. He is the lead play-by-play commentator for the Vancouver Canucks on radio station CKST ("The Team 1040"), television station Rogers Sportsnet Pacific and the Canucks' pay-per-view television broadcasts.
Shorthouse was born in Vancouver on January 31, 1970,[1] and began his broadcasting career on local station CKVU-TV in 1993. He was one of the anchors of a popular late-night sports program called Sports Page. He called his first NHL hockey game as a substitute on a Canucks pay-per-view broadcast in March 1998 against the New York Islanders. This game was significant because it featured the return of popular ex-Canucks Trevor Linden and Gino Odjick. The following season, with the inception of CTV Sportsnet (now Rogers Sportsnet), the Canucks greatly expanded their television coverage and Shorthouse was hired to split play-by-play duties with Jim Robson. He also filled in on radio broadcasts when Jim Hughson was assigned to national Sportsnet telecasts. The following year, Robson retired, and Shorthouse became the permanent radio play-by-play man, while Hughson moved to television full-time.
He was the radio voice of the Canucks from 1999–2000 until 2007-08, working alongside colour commentator Tom Larscheid. The two moved over from rival radio station CKNW after that station lost the Canucks' broadcasting rights in 2006. Shorthouse was often seen as the more even-handed of the two in comparison with his exuberant colleague Larscheid.
In March 2008, Jim Hughson left his Canucks' play-by-play position on Rogers Sportsnet to take on CBC telecasts full time, leaving the position available. On June 3rd, 2008, it was finally announced that John Shorthouse would take over that position. John will be the voice of the Canucks for every game broadcasted on Rogers Sportsnet, and every other game, will be the voice on the Team 1040.[2] Rick Ball will be the voice of the Canucks on the Team 1040 during home games and Joey Kenward will do the away games when Shorthouse is on TV. [3]
References
- ^ "Talent Bio". Rogers Sportsnet.
- ^ Houston, William (2008-06-03). "TSN scores with more Maple Leafs games". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2008-06-03.
- ^ "Voice of Vancouver Giants tipped to be new Canucks play-by-play voice". The Province. 2008-06-05.