@@kwaty Absolutely! However, I consider myself very lucky to see such luminaries as Bob Cole, Darren Dutchysen, Bill Hewitt, Rick Jeanneret, Danny Gallivan, and John Madden (to name a few) bring their own unique style of broadcasting to the masses - something many of the younger generations never got to witness.
Rod Smith - you are a gentleman and such a professional. Just hearing your voice again brings back so many amazing memories. Thank you all for doing this segment. Such a sad day for Canadian Sports Fans
I grew up in an Edmonton in the 80’s and I’ll always remember one hilight quote about a Dave Semenko fight. It was in the winter and Dutch adds: “and Semenko drops him like the mercury in Edmonton”
Met him over 20 years ago at high park while he was chewing on sunflower seeds watching his son play baseball.. Nice guy, down to earth. I’m sorry for his family.
"Back to back jacks" and " chucking the knuckles" are two phrases that I will always remember. I rarely feel a loss with a public figure, but I do feel it with Darren Dutchyshen . We're all grieving with you. R.I.P.
Dutchy was a huge part of my childhood routine; watching him on SC every morning before school, from about 4th grade all the way through high school. He had an iconic voice and an incredible way with words. RIP big guy.
When I was a teenager, I loved watching TSN highlights in the morning before school. Dutch was my fav! Definitely one of the best in the business. RIP 🙏
I Hope TSN does a larger edit with snippets of everyone talking about him that used to work on the show. That would be fantastic to hear everyone’s thoughts on this legend of a guy
Dutchy was the best to ever do it. There will not be another highlight pack that comes close to the way he did his job. You could tell by the way he was on tv that he was one of those larger than life characters. Dutchy will always have a spot in my childhood and I’ll forever be grateful for growing up in Canada and watching him talk sports every single day. Rest easy big man.
From his days on ITV through his days on TSN there was nobody better at doing a highlight package. He has set the bar for all others! RIP Dutchy!! You'll be missed but never forgotten
I know im not the only Canadian (Hamiltonian here, Go Ti-Cats) who grew up in the 90's and remembers hearing Dutchs voice as the last thing heard before walking out the door for school in the morning. This really sucks. R.I.P Darren.
I used to watch Darren Dutchyshen on Sports Night on ITV/Global at 11pm in Edmonton back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s and was the best show. Darren and Bryan Hall and their arguments/disagreements were the best also 😂 . Rest in peace!!
@@carlfalt174what are you even talking about? Steinke was a new anchor that joined ITV several years after Darren started hosting Sports night and Matheson was a print writer for the Edmonton Journal.
@@TH-tl6sy that's odd because Gord put on his X account a writing of rembrance of the time when they worked together at ITV and maybe Bill had retired by that time from doing the weather forecasts at the station
This guys voice and overall presence was a huge part of my childhood and high school years. Late night after the games were over I’d watch his segment, or early the next morning as I was getting ready for school. This one hit hard - and he’s not someone I’ve seen much of over the last 10 years as much, but when I saw his passing this morning. Man, wow. I feel that mourning feeling. That we lost a really really good one you know? One of the best to ever do it, and just a real one. RIP Dutchy
His wit, his humor, his larger than life personality. He stood head and shoulders above everyone. But as a Captain he made everyone feel welcomed, assisted when needed and made sure whatever broadcast he was apart of wasn't just a broadcast. He'll be missed.
In my early 20's I worked Security at the studios where there had (at the time) both TSN and Sportsnet on one lot. I remember walking through the hallways and seeing Dutch go back and forth and you could absolutely "feel" his aura as he walked by. The man bent the walls around him with his presence. You know how sometimes people say you can "feel someone enter a room" - yeah, he had that in droves, and you could tell that he was so respected and revered among his colleagues. You'd turn a corner and here comes this absolute tank of a man strolling towards you, so accomplished, so dignified - and you could just tell that he earned every bit of it from us as viewers, and doubly so from his peers/industry. Rest In Power Dutch. You were the heartbeat of that crew and everyone knew it. Condolences to his family.
We will miss his laughter, huge smile, sense of fun, intelligence and empathy. A life well lived and he was loved, deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, family, friends and colleagues. 💐💐💐
I Met Darren at a Radio Station and he was like Bright ✨Northern✨ Lights!!! Funny, Witty and a REAL😇 Gem!!! R. I. P.❤ @Dutchy! Gone to Soon!!! Thinking 🙏of your Wife & Family❤ Today.
NFG... I miss my old Friend...we all used to share Pitchers of cold beer and miles of dialog before Fame stole him away ...Darren and I were like 2 Auctioneers when we were in the same room, he was a buzzsaw when it came to natural wit and humor. Darren was a man brave enough to embrace change and to roll with the punches and always come out on top , what a great Friend and what a Great Role Model. R.I.P BigDog.
@@BobsUruncle-dl7cs Cool!!! 😇What GREAT Stories 'n' Memories you have of❤ Dutchy Eh!!! My Heart🤗❤ goes out to you friend!!! You will Always have those Good 🙏Thoughts 4-Ever!!!
We have all lost people we loved and I'm sure that we can all agree that it makes it a lot easier to cope and go through when people speak of our loved ones in this way. I sincerely hope that the family's grief is made more tolerable by stories such as these.
Met Dutchy in Vancouver ten years ago at the Grey Cup festivities. Such a great guy to chat with. And getting a picture with him and Kate was also awesome. Found the pic in my camera roll today. So glad I kept it. F**k Cancer! Rest easy Dutchy. Thank you for everything.
The story about running in Aurora topless on the first day of summer is hilarious. Also the “No angle, dangle!”. Thanks for sharing these awesome stories!! What an awesome guy! May his memory forever be a blessing.
Dutchy was the greatest! TSN's team of personalities is amazing. I grew up with you guys in the 90s and today still enjoy everyone and all the segments.
I will always remember how Dutch could connect you to whatever spot he was talking about and make you want to know more about it. Forever in our harts. Thanks Dutch
"Delgado. At the dish. BYAK-TA-BYAK JYAKS." "There's no angle? DANGLE." "Renteria. GONNORHEA." Rip Dutchy TSN of course with the classy reminiscing tribute session with former friends and co-workers.
What was beautiful about this man was at the end of my day, especially a rough day whether professionally or personally, all I had to do was turn on Dutch and the worries were swept away in an instant with his smile, energy and humor. If we had more people like Dutch in Canada, we would be a better place. RIP.
Thank you for sharing those stories. Dutchy was a fun guy to watch and listen. He was really good. My condolences to the family and all his co-workers at TSN.
I grew up watching the Dutch and he will be missed. Definitely my fav sports broadcaster and he taught me a lot even though I didn't even know him.. RIP
Darren Dutchychen was authentic, genuine. It shone through in an industry where image is so valued. Truly a loss. RIP. Peace and love to his family and loved ones.
Dutchy you were great ! I always loved watching you, you were definitely one of my favs. I'm deeply saddened of your passing ! You were loved and will always be missed 💔 😔
Dutch was my version of Saturday morning cartoons….he was who I watched before bed and before school so RIP to him and condolences to his family cause he was an icon….great great guy it seems..
I got to watch Dutchy on ITV Global Edmonton before he went to TSN what a passion he had back then and a prankster as well. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
It’s so tragic yet heartwarming seeing and hearing the emotion from James, Jennifer and Rod. The TSN crew has been a family for many many years and we’ll all miss the Dutch. I remember watching him on ITV Edmonton as a kid. And so many great memories that’ll live on
Thank you for sharing your personal memories with us. You were very lucky to have Dutchy as part of your life. So sorry he had to go so soon. Cherish the good times you had and the stories you shared. They will comfort you forever. 😥
He was my favorite too. Prayers to his family and friends. I'm sure he was grateful to work with you all, you just can't fake that kind of chemistry and sports fans are better off because of you guys. Thanks Dutch and TSN
I remember seeing a broadcast clip on Twitter and he was so ripped he was bulging out of his jacket. I tweeted that he must have grabbed Duthie's jacket by mistake. He replied laughing . Made my day. Rest in peace big man.
This feels so surreal and personal because Dutchy seemed to be in our homes, not just on TV. There were times I almost expected him to get up from behind the desk, walk into my kitchen and make himself a sandwich. His presence was that big. I admire James Duthie, Jennifer Hedger and Rod Smith for doing this, knowing how heartbroken they are for the loss of their collegue and friend. My condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and everyone who welcomed him into their homes. Rest easy, Dutchy, youll be missed but never forgotten. RIP
You guys made water leak from my eyes ! haha but seriously, that was beautiful from another sasky! I guess what im trying to say you buried it and the respect and admiration is truly touching!! DUTCHY = LEGEND!! RIP go riders
Thank you Dutch, big part of childhood. Watched tsn since I understood hockey, 2004. All the tsn moments, with rod here talking brings back memories as well. Rip sir.
I feel like we grew up with Dutch. What an amazing character. He was having so much fun at his work. This is quite a shock. He will be missed but not forgotten. ❤
Dutchie coming back for that last run is kinda Gord Donnie like. He gave everyone across Canada another chance to watch the goat do his thing. I really hope he knew how loved he was nationwide by sports fans. He was our Stuart Scott. He was the voice of sports in this country for 30 years. I used to fall asleep to the sportscentre loop every night, so he was kinda my Johnny Carson too. RIP Dutchie. Condolences to his family, friends and coworkers.
James, Hedge and Rod, thanks so much for the stories and memories. I hope it comes as some comfort that millions of fans are grieving with you.
I agree whole heartedly. Thanks for sharing your love of Dutch.
Well said.
Great memories an thanks for sharing. Still hard to believe 😢😢😢 won't see/hear Dutch anymore Good ol Saskie boy who never forgot his roots.
First Bob Cole, now Darren Dutchyshen. Two legends in the sports broadcasting gone in less than a month. May they both rest in peace.
The soundtrack of our youth is dying off :(
@@kwaty Absolutely! However, I consider myself very lucky to see such luminaries as Bob Cole, Darren Dutchysen, Bill Hewitt, Rick Jeanneret, Danny Gallivan, and John Madden (to name a few) bring their own unique style of broadcasting to the masses - something many of the younger generations never got to witness.
Can TSN put together a short highlight package of all his best sayings?
Dutch was a beauty.
Rod Smith - you are a gentleman and such a professional. Just hearing your voice again brings back so many amazing memories. Thank you all for doing this segment. Such a sad day for Canadian Sports Fans
I played hockey with his son, he was always as awesome in person as on tv
@@SBdbdb-lu8eyI love to hear that. So many are not, but that warms my heart. So cool, thank you and happy long weekend!
Dutchy has been a part of my life for most of it. Watching him on ITV here in Edmonton and then TSN throughout the years.
I grew up in an Edmonton in the 80’s and I’ll always remember one hilight quote about a Dave Semenko fight.
It was in the winter and Dutch adds:
“and Semenko drops him like the mercury in Edmonton”
I remember watching him on TSN sport report. He always had smile on his face and usually liked spice things up. RIP Duchy.
So gutted by this sudden passing. I grew up watching this guy on SportsDesk on my tiny tv I had in my room.
Seeing this guy on my tv for 30 years and through so many decades, RIP Sir
A really beautiful tribute for a beautiful person from 3 wonderful people. Rest easy Dutch.
Met him over 20 years ago at high park while he was chewing on sunflower seeds watching his son play baseball.. Nice guy, down to earth. I’m sorry for his family.
"Back to back jacks" and " chucking the knuckles" are two phrases that I will always remember. I rarely feel a loss with a public figure, but I do feel it with Darren Dutchyshen . We're all grieving with you.
R.I.P.
Dutchy was a huge part of my childhood routine; watching him on SC every morning before school, from about 4th grade all the way through high school. He had an iconic voice and an incredible way with words. RIP big guy.
When I was a teenager, I loved watching TSN highlights in the morning before school. Dutch was my fav! Definitely one of the best in the business. RIP 🙏
I Hope TSN does a larger edit with snippets of everyone talking about him that used to work on the show. That would be fantastic to hear everyone’s thoughts on this legend of a guy
So many of his highlight calls running through my head now. One timer goal ''just rip it''. RIP Dutch.
BANG!
@@35jigganatoryes!! ‘…and he goes bang!!’
Dutchy was the best to ever do it. There will not be another highlight pack that comes close to the way he did his job. You could tell by the way he was on tv that he was one of those larger than life characters. Dutchy will always have a spot in my childhood and I’ll forever be grateful for growing up in Canada and watching him talk sports every single day. Rest easy big man.
A true loss for all of Canada and anyone who was lucky enough to know or watch him. Rest easy Dutch ❤️🇨🇦
From his days on ITV through his days on TSN there was nobody better at doing a highlight package. He has set the bar for all others! RIP Dutchy!! You'll be missed but never forgotten
I know im not the only Canadian (Hamiltonian here, Go Ti-Cats) who grew up in the 90's and remembers hearing Dutchs voice as the last thing heard before walking out the door for school in the morning. This really sucks. R.I.P Darren.
I used to watch Darren Dutchyshen on Sports Night on ITV/Global at 11pm in Edmonton back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s and was the best show. Darren and Bryan Hall and their arguments/disagreements were the best also 😂 . Rest in peace!!
Remember he had some great training with guys like Gord Stenkie and Bill Matteson. RIP Duthey
@@carlfalt174what are you even talking about? Steinke was a new anchor that joined ITV several years after Darren started hosting Sports night and Matheson was a print writer for the Edmonton Journal.
@@TH-tl6sy that's odd because Gord put on his X account a writing of rembrance of the time when they worked together at ITV and maybe Bill had retired by that time from doing the weather forecasts at the station
There are super stars at every level and this man was a SUPERSTAR at his level ❣️😥
This guys voice and overall presence was a huge part of my childhood and high school years. Late night after the games were over I’d watch his segment, or early the next morning as I was getting ready for school.
This one hit hard - and he’s not someone I’ve seen much of over the last 10 years as much, but when I saw his passing this morning. Man, wow. I feel that mourning feeling. That we lost a really really good one you know? One of the best to ever do it, and just a real one. RIP Dutchy
RIP Darren. The heart and soul of TSN Sportscentre.
His wit, his humor, his larger than life personality. He stood head and shoulders above everyone. But as a Captain he made everyone feel welcomed, assisted when needed and made sure whatever broadcast he was apart of wasn't just a broadcast. He'll be missed.
lmao Renteria , Gonorrhea! What a beauty :') He was so good. TSN needs to have a best of Dutch, no restrictions! WE NEED TO SEE IT!
thank you for this, Dutchy will be missed but never forgotten
One of the best in the business and also one of my favourites. R.I.P. Dutchy, you’ll be dearly missed 🙏🏼❤️
You guys did a fantastic job with this tribute. He was a pretty good sportscaster for sure.
In my early 20's I worked Security at the studios where there had (at the time) both TSN and Sportsnet on one lot. I remember walking through the hallways and seeing Dutch go back and forth and you could absolutely "feel" his aura as he walked by. The man bent the walls around him with his presence. You know how sometimes people say you can "feel someone enter a room" - yeah, he had that in droves, and you could tell that he was so respected and revered among his colleagues. You'd turn a corner and here comes this absolute tank of a man strolling towards you, so accomplished, so dignified - and you could just tell that he earned every bit of it from us as viewers, and doubly so from his peers/industry. Rest In Power Dutch. You were the heartbeat of that crew and everyone knew it. Condolences to his family.
We will miss his laughter, huge smile, sense of fun, intelligence and empathy. A life well lived and he was loved, deepest condolences and sympathies to his wife, family, friends and colleagues. 💐💐💐
Good Saskatchewan boy, you made us flatlanders proud! You will be missed!
I Met Darren at a Radio Station and he was like Bright ✨Northern✨ Lights!!!
Funny, Witty and a REAL😇 Gem!!!
R. I. P.❤ @Dutchy! Gone to Soon!!! Thinking 🙏of your Wife & Family❤ Today.
NFG... I miss my old Friend...we all used to share Pitchers of cold beer and miles of dialog before Fame stole him away ...Darren and I were like 2 Auctioneers when we were in the same room, he was a buzzsaw when it came to natural wit and humor. Darren was a man brave enough to embrace change and to roll with the punches and always come out on top , what a great Friend and what a Great Role Model. R.I.P BigDog.
@@BobsUruncle-dl7cs Cool!!! 😇What GREAT Stories 'n' Memories you have of❤ Dutchy Eh!!!
My Heart🤗❤ goes out to you friend!!!
You will Always have those Good 🙏Thoughts 4-Ever!!!
We have all lost people we loved and I'm sure that we can all agree that it makes it a lot easier to cope and go through when people speak of our loved ones in this way. I sincerely hope that the family's grief is made more tolerable by stories such as these.
Dutch is a legend when it comes to sports broadcasters and one class act,he will be sorrly missed. R.I.P Dutch regards Scott
One of Sasky's finest. A fitting tribute to a Canadian sports broadcasting legend. RIP
I have been a fan of TSN since it’s inception. I always enjoyed Dutch’s personality. So sad to hear of his passing.
Sorry to hear of his passing, great commentary on guy they truly loved. RIP Dutch👍🇨🇦
Never met him but it feels like I lost a best friend. I am absolutely gutted. RIP Dutch
Loved watching Dutch, he would always crack wise and make you laugh out loud! Rest easy Dutch, so much love to his family and friends
Met Dutchy in Vancouver ten years ago at the Grey Cup festivities. Such a great guy to chat with. And getting a picture with him and Kate was also awesome. Found the pic in my camera roll today. So glad I kept it. F**k Cancer! Rest easy Dutchy. Thank you for everything.
RIP Dutch. Rod Smith needs to be protected. He's a saint!
The story about running in Aurora topless on the first day of summer is hilarious. Also the “No angle, dangle!”. Thanks for sharing these awesome stories!! What an awesome guy! May his memory forever be a blessing.
Dutchy was the greatest! TSN's team of personalities is amazing. I grew up with you guys in the 90s and today still enjoy everyone and all the segments.
Dutch is a legend man. Only reason I kept watching TSN/sportcentre back in the day. Huge part of my youth/young adulthood.
His love for life, his job, his coworkers, and his family speaks for itself.
RIP to a legend, love ya Dutch ❤
I will always remember how Dutch could connect you to whatever spot he was talking about and make you want to know more about it. Forever in our harts. Thanks Dutch
TSN has the best cast, hands down
It's so shocking. I'm so sorry for your guys' and family's loss. Thanks for sharing, it was always a pleasure watching highlights with him
"Delgado. At the dish. BYAK-TA-BYAK JYAKS."
"There's no angle? DANGLE."
"Renteria. GONNORHEA."
Rip Dutchy
TSN of course with the classy reminiscing tribute session with former friends and co-workers.
My sincere condolances to his family and his TSN family. Hours of enjoyment watching this man work.
So good! Tough to get through but the three of you did Dutchy proud. He was one of the best!
Thank you guys for these wonderful stories. R.I.P Dutchie, you will be missed
What was beautiful about this man was at the end of my day, especially a rough day whether professionally or personally, all I had to do was turn on Dutch and the worries were swept away in an instant with his smile, energy and humor. If we had more people like Dutch in Canada, we would be a better place. RIP.
Thank you for sharing those stories. Dutchy was a fun guy to watch and listen. He was really good.
My condolences to the family and all his co-workers at TSN.
I hope there’s a Top Ten Dutchy calls on TSN. He was the best
What a great tribute to a great person...thanks for sharing your thoughts and stories....
RIP Dutch, you were a huge part of my life in Canada as a sports fan. Many great memories ❤
Absolute legend. IN & OUT. Rest easy Dutch. TSN top 10 #1 forever 🙏💪💪
This was beautiful, thank you
Rest in paradise Dutchy! You were a legend brother
Really, really well done. Nice work you three. Great stuff.
I remember him as my neighbour in Millwoods. Really nice man, always said hi, when walking my kids.
Beautiful tribute to a legend!
Thanks for this. He was a beauty
Absolutely beautiful and touching
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I grew up watching the Dutch and he will be missed. Definitely my fav sports broadcaster and he taught me a lot even though I didn't even know him.. RIP
I'm going to miss him. RIP Dutch.
What incredible man behind desk of TSN over the years amazing person and great personality wow 🇨🇦💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍
Thank you to the three of you for sharing those stories. Would have been so much fun to work with a guy like Dutchy.
He touched many lives in his career!
I really liked Dutchy, a canadian media icon.
Darren Dutchychen was authentic, genuine. It shone through in an industry where image is so valued. Truly a loss. RIP. Peace and love to his family and loved ones.
I had a drink with Dutchy at a awesome adult establishment in Vancouver and he was down to earth dude!!. R.I.P..
Rest in peace Dutchy. Truly one of the best.
Thank you for sharing 😢
Thanks for celebrating his life with us! We will all miss Dutchy but all the more to remember the man whom he was! RIP ... ❤
Dutchy you were great ! I always loved watching you, you were definitely one of my favs. I'm deeply saddened of your passing ! You were loved and will always be missed 💔 😔
This was an amazing tribute to an even more amazing man. RIP Dutchy ❤
RIP Darren....thank you for this touching tribute "_"
Keep Dutchy in your heart and keep him in your thoughts and prayers..
Dutch was my version of Saturday morning cartoons….he was who I watched before bed and before school so RIP to him and condolences to his family cause he was an icon….great great guy it seems..
Jennifer Hedger is such a beauty. RIP Dutch.
I got to watch Dutchy on ITV Global Edmonton before he went to TSN what a passion he had back then and a prankster as well. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
It’s so tragic yet heartwarming seeing and hearing the emotion from James, Jennifer and Rod. The TSN crew has been a family for many many years and we’ll all miss the Dutch. I remember watching him on ITV Edmonton as a kid. And so many great memories that’ll live on
Such a familiar face for many like myself growing up..one of a kind sportscaster man. Thank you for sharing the memories with us. RIP Dutch. 🌹
I'm so happy TSN did this for Dutchy!
james duthie is pure class
Thank you for sharing your personal memories with us. You were very lucky to have Dutchy as part of your life. So sorry he had to go so soon. Cherish the good times you had and the stories you shared. They will comfort you forever. 😥
Great stories and a fantastic segment. R.I.P. to a Canadian sports broadcasting legend and the best to ever do it. R.I.P Dutch
He was my favorite too. Prayers to his family and friends.
I'm sure he was grateful to work with you all, you just can't fake that kind of chemistry and sports fans are better off because of you guys.
Thanks Dutch and TSN
I remember seeing a broadcast clip on Twitter and he was so ripped he was bulging out of his jacket. I tweeted that he must have grabbed Duthie's jacket by mistake. He replied laughing . Made my day. Rest in peace big man.
This feels so surreal and personal because Dutchy seemed to be in our homes, not just on TV. There were times I almost expected him to get up from behind the desk, walk into my kitchen and make himself a sandwich. His presence was that big. I admire James Duthie, Jennifer Hedger and Rod Smith for doing this, knowing how heartbroken they are for the loss of their collegue and friend. My condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and everyone who welcomed him into their homes. Rest easy, Dutchy, youll be missed but never forgotten. RIP
What a beautiful Tribute....I'm not crying, you're crying...
Great tribute to Dutchy. Really enjoyed him on TSN. Condolences to his family and loved ones. Gone too soon!
You guys made water leak from my eyes ! haha but seriously, that was beautiful from another sasky! I guess what im trying to say you buried it and the respect and admiration is truly touching!! DUTCHY = LEGEND!! RIP go riders
He never had a bad day....ever. Just a love for life and sports. He will always be the best of the best from Sasky.
Seemed like such a 1 of 1 guy. So sad. Absolutely gutted and going to miss him. RIP and thank you Dutchy!
Thank you Dutch, big part of childhood. Watched tsn since I understood hockey, 2004. All the tsn moments, with rod here talking brings back memories as well. Rip sir.
I feel like we grew up with Dutch. What an amazing character. He was having so much fun at his work. This is quite a shock. He will be missed but not forgotten. ❤
Dutchie coming back for that last run is kinda Gord Donnie like. He gave everyone across Canada another chance to watch the goat do his thing. I really hope he knew how loved he was nationwide by sports fans. He was our Stuart Scott. He was the voice of sports in this country for 30 years. I used to fall asleep to the sportscentre loop every night, so he was kinda my Johnny Carson too. RIP Dutchie. Condolences to his family, friends and coworkers.