Martine Gaillard
Martine Gaillard (/ˈɡaɪ.ər/; born May 21, 1971 in Melfort, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian sports television personality currently working for Rogers Sportsnet as a co-host of the Sportsnet Central program.
After graduating from Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Gaillard attended Ryerson University, from which she graduated with a degree in Radio and Television Arts.[1] Gaillard then worked for a time at The Weather Network and as a game host for Toronto Maple Leafs broadcasts before joining The Score as their first-ever female anchor.[2]
During her time at The Score, Gaillard co-hosted The Score Tonight alongside Greg Sansone for six years and covered events such as the 2000 World Series (a.k.a. the "Subway Series"), MLB and NHL all-star games.[3] She was also hired as part of CBC's Hockey Night in Canada team, and got to work rinkside at hockey games with her idol, CBC hockey anchor Ron MacLean.[4]
In August 2005, it was announced that Gaillard had taken a job at Rogers Sportsnet.[5] She made her debut on the network on October 4, 2005 as co-anchor of Sportsnetnews alongside Mike Toth.
References
- ^ Caton, Mary (7 October 2008). "Gaillard stays true to Leafs". Windsor Star. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ Cornblum, Marcy (25 March 2011). "Gaillard scored one for female broadcasters". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
- ^ "Martine Gaillard | Keynote Speakers Canada". Keynote Speakers Canada. Keynote Speakers Canada.
- ^ "Hockey Night in Canada adds new face for new season". CBC Sports. 18 September 2002.
- ^ "Gaillard to replace Vance on sportsnetnews". Cartt.ca. 26 August 2005.