Chris Cuthbert has been selected as a 2026 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award recipient, with Hockey Hall of Fame media awards announced on Wednesday. The Brampton native, 68, will receive the honour for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster, following d
Chris Cuthbert didn’t just build a career in hockey broadcasting—he became part of how many fans remember the sport itself.
The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday that the legendary Canadian broadcaster will be among the 2026 NHL media award recipients. receiving the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster. Cuthbert. 68. is the latest recipient of the honour. which is given to members of the radio and television industry who have made standout contributions to their profession and to hockey.
Chuck Kaiton. president of the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. praised Cuthbert in a statement: “Chris Cuthbert has been a true professional and a wonderful link to hockey fans for many years.” Kaiton added. “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.”.
Brampton, Ont., is where Cuthbert’s story began. He later launched his broadcasting career at Queen’s University. working as the radio voice of the Golden Gaels during the late 1970s. From there. he grew into one of hockey’s most recognizable voices. calling games for Hockey Night in Canada and on Sportsnet for more than 40 years.
His recognition inside the industry is extensive—he has received three Gemini and two Canadian Screen awards. Among the most widely remembered moments in his work is his iconic call of the “golden goal” at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
The Foster Hewitt Memorial Award traces its roots to 1984, when it was first presented by the NHL Broadcasters’ Association. It was named after Foster Hewitt—known as the late “Voice of Hockey” in Canada—to honour excellence that helps keep the game connected to its audience.
The Wednesday announcement also included another major media award recipient: Swedish hockey writer and U.S. correspondent Gunnar Nordstrom, who received the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism.
Cuthbert’s Foster Hewitt honour will be formally presented in November, with the 2026 class set to add one more chapter to hockey’s long-running tradition of celebrating the voices that bring the sport to life.
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So he’s getting an award for just talking? lol
I feel like I’ve heard Chris Cuthbert my whole life. The “golden goal” call always stuck with me. Good for him I guess, these awards are kinda the only time hockey media gets any love.
Wait, doesn’t Gunnar Nordstrom have something to do with the Olympics too? Like I thought he was a broadcaster, not a writer… Either way, congratulations to both? Also 68 seems young for hockey awards??
Brampton native… Queen’s University… so basically a Canadian pipeline for hockey voices. I didn’t even realize the Foster Hewitt thing started in 1984, thought it was way newer. And November presentation? That’s wild, like they’re saving it for later while the season’s already going. Honestly I just care that they’ll keep him on the broadcasts, because that call style is what made me watch.