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PETER RUTTGAIZER

Play By Play Announcer

What do you want hiring mangers to know about you as a broadcaster?
 

I want them to know I am always prepared, I conduct myself in a professional manner, I call games with a lot of passion and energy.

What are your top 3 experiences as a play-by-play announcer?

Calling my first NHL game which featured the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens and then going onto call all 82 games for the Canadiens in the 2022/23 season. - Getting the opportunity to call two Olympic Games for CBC Sports, Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 - Doing the play-by-play for the Canadian Elite Basketball League for three seasons. A great league to be associated with.

Who is the most influential play-by-play person in your career?

George Matthews who called over 1,000 games in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Name 4 current play-by-play announcers that you pay close attention to?

1. Mark Jones of ESPN and the Sacramento Kings 2. Ian Eagle of CBS Sports and the Yes Network 3. Eric Collins of the Charlotte Hornets 4. Kenzie Lalonde of TSN

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ABOUT ME

I’ve worn many hats in my career as a sports broadcaster: anchor, field reporter, sideline reporter, host, and my favorite, play-by-play announcer. I’ve had the privilege of covering elite sports across leagues like the NHL, NBA, CFL, MLS, and CEBL, as well as the honor of calling two Olympic Games.


What sets me apart is my relentless work ethic—a value instilled by my mother, a nurse, and my father, a construction worker. Preparation is my foundation, guided by Benjamin Franklin’s words: “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” But preparation alone isn’t enough. I bring passion and energy to every broadcast, a lesson from my mentor, George Matthews, the former voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets ,who reminded me: “If you’re not excited, how do you expect the audience to be?”


For any employer looking for a play-by-play announcer here’s my promise: I will be prepared, I will be passionate, and I will always bring professionalism to the job.


Thank You and Kind Regards

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