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'''Bruce Buchanan''' (born 1958 or 1959) is a Canadian retired sportscaster. He was the play-by-play announcer for the [[Edmonton Oilers]] television broadcasts on [[CITV-DT|ITV]], [[CKEM-DT|CKEM]] and [[Sportsnet West]] from the 1984 until 2001. During the 1986–87 season he split play-by-play duties on [[CHCH-TV]]'s [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] broadcasts with [[Calgary Flames]] announcer [[Peter Maher (sportscaster)|Peter Maher]].<ref name=Flames>{{cite news|title=Flames' broadcaster joins Leafs' TV crew|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_wxlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TX8NAAAAIBAJ&pg=5179,2971194&dq|accessdate=12 April 2012|newspaper=Canadian Press|date=October 5, 1986}}</ref> He has also done play-by-play for the [[Red Deer Rebels]], [[Winnipeg Jets (1972–96)|Winnipeg Jets]] and [[Calgary Flames]] and got occasional play-by-play assignments on ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]'' in the late 1980s. Buchanan later worked for [[Sportsnet]], and as a sports anchor for A-Channel in Edmonton.<ref>A-Channel masters behind the scene: [Final Edition]
'''Bruce Buchanan''' (born 1958 or 1959) is a Canadian retired sportscaster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Buchanan |first=Bruce |last2=Publishing |first2=Crossfield |title=Read an Excerpt from Sportscaster Bruce Buchanan's Memoir, A Perfect Pick for Hockey Fans |url=https://open-book.ca/News/Read-an-Excerpt-from-Sportscaster-Bruce-Buchanan-s-Memoir-A-Perfect-Pick-for-Hockey-Fans |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=open-book.ca |language=en}}</ref> He was the play-by-play announcer for the [[Edmonton Oilers]] television broadcasts on [[CITV-DT|ITV]], [[CKEM-DT|CKEM]], and [[Sportsnet West]] from 1984 until 2001 with analyst [[John Garrett (ice hockey)|John Garrett]]. During the 1986–87 season, he split play-by-play duties on [[CHCH-TV]]'s [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] broadcasts with [[Calgary Flames]] announcer [[Peter Maher (sportscaster)|Peter Maher]].<ref name=Flames>{{cite news|title=Flames' broadcaster joins Leafs' TV crew|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=_wxlAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TX8NAAAAIBAJ&pg=5179,2971194&dq|accessdate=12 April 2012|newspaper=Canadian Press|date=October 5, 1986}}</ref> He has also done play-by-play for the [[Red Deer Rebels]], [[Winnipeg Jets (1972–96)|Winnipeg Jets]], and [[Calgary Flames]] and got occasional play-by-play assignments on ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]'' in the late 1980s. Buchanan later worked for [[Sportsnet]], and as a sports anchor for A-Channel in Edmonton.<ref>A-Channel masters behind the scene: [Final Edition]
Tait, Cam. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 27 Mar 2004: C2.</ref><ref>A-Channel's on-air talent culled mostly from afar; Bruce Buchanan is one familiar face; CONNECTING TO A-CHANNEL
Tait, Cam. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 27 Mar 2004: C2.</ref><ref>A-Channel's on-air talent culled mostly from afar; Bruce Buchanan is one familiar face; CONNECTING TO A-CHANNEL
Helm, RichardView Profile. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 17 Sep 1997: C.1.</ref><ref>Craig Simpson joins Oilers' coaching staff:: [Final Edition]
Helm, RichardView Profile. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 17 Sep 1997: C.1.</ref><ref>Craig Simpson joins Oilers' coaching staff:: [Final Edition]
Matheson, Jim. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 12 Aug 2003: D.1.Fro.</ref> As of 2005, he was working as a real estate agent.<ref>City's majoring in baton twirling: [Final Edition]
Matheson, Jim. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 12 Aug 2003: D.1.Fro.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Pierre |title=14 Edmonton Oilers An improved power play is a must for this team, and it looks like a rookie will lead them |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2003/10/13/14-edmonton-oilers-an-improved-power-play-is-a-must-for-this-team-and-it-looks-like-a-rookie-will-lead-them |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Sports Illustrated Vault {{!}} SI.com |language=en-us}}</ref> As of 2005, he was working as a real estate agent.<ref>City's majoring in baton twirling: [Final Edition]
Tait, Cam. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 05 July 2005: D2.</ref>
Tait, Cam. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 05 July 2005: D2.</ref>


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Latest revision as of 01:23, 19 October 2024

Bruce Buchanan
Born
Brandon, Manitoba
Occupationbroadcaster
EmployerITV (former)

Bruce Buchanan (born 1958 or 1959) is a Canadian retired sportscaster.[1] He was the play-by-play announcer for the Edmonton Oilers television broadcasts on ITV, CKEM, and Sportsnet West from 1984 until 2001 with analyst John Garrett. During the 1986–87 season, he split play-by-play duties on CHCH-TV's Toronto Maple Leafs broadcasts with Calgary Flames announcer Peter Maher.[2] He has also done play-by-play for the Red Deer Rebels, Winnipeg Jets, and Calgary Flames and got occasional play-by-play assignments on Hockey Night in Canada in the late 1980s. Buchanan later worked for Sportsnet, and as a sports anchor for A-Channel in Edmonton.[3][4][5][6] As of 2005, he was working as a real estate agent.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Buchanan, Bruce; Publishing, Crossfield. "Read an Excerpt from Sportscaster Bruce Buchanan's Memoir, A Perfect Pick for Hockey Fans". open-book.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  2. ^ "Flames' broadcaster joins Leafs' TV crew". Canadian Press. October 5, 1986. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
  3. ^ A-Channel masters behind the scene: [Final Edition] Tait, Cam. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 27 Mar 2004: C2.
  4. ^ A-Channel's on-air talent culled mostly from afar; Bruce Buchanan is one familiar face; CONNECTING TO A-CHANNEL Helm, RichardView Profile. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 17 Sep 1997: C.1.
  5. ^ Craig Simpson joins Oilers' coaching staff:: [Final Edition] Matheson, Jim. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 12 Aug 2003: D.1.Fro.
  6. ^ McGuire, Pierre. "14 Edmonton Oilers An improved power play is a must for this team, and it looks like a rookie will lead them". Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  7. ^ City's majoring in baton twirling: [Final Edition] Tait, Cam. Edmonton Journal [Edmonton, Alta] 05 July 2005: D2.
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