Legendary Canadian broadcaster Chris Cuthbert was among the Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2026 NHL media award recipients announced on Wednesday.
The Brampton, Ont., native was the latest recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster.
“Chris Cuthbert has been a true professional and a wonderful link to hockey fans for many years,” said Chuck Kaiton, president of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association in a statement. “His exciting play-by-play has captivated audiences across Canada. He is well deserving of this award, and I look forward to presenting it to him in November.”
Cuthbert, 68, began his broadcasting career at Queen’s University, where he was the radio voice of the Golden Gaels during the late 1970s. He’d go on to become one of the most recognizable voices in the sport, calling games for Hockey Night in Canada and on Sportsnet for more than 40 years.
He’s been the recipient of three Gemini and two Canadian Screen awards for his work, which included the iconic call of the “golden goal” at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
The Foster Hewitt Memorial Award was first presented by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association in 1984, for recognition of members of the radio and television industry who have made outstanding contributions to their profession and to the game of hockey. The award was named after Foster Hewitt to honour the late “Voice of Hockey” in Canada.
Also receiving an award on Wednesday was Swedish hockey writer and U.S. correspondent Gunnar Nordstrom. He received the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism.