The world of women’s hockey is growing every day, and thanks to the dedication and hard work of players like Cheryl Pounder and Kenzie Lalonde, it’s gaining more recognition than ever before. As a result, media outlets like TSN are stepping up to bring more attention to the sport and its players. In this article, we’ll take a deeper look at how Pounder and Lalonde, along with TSN, approach the Women’s World Championships and their efforts to promote women’s hockey around the world. From their experiences on the ice to their work behind the scenes, we’ll explore how these trailblazers are helping to shape the future of women’s hockey.
Kenzie Lalonde, the new voice of play-by-play at TSN, will be sharing the booth with Cheryl Pounder, Canadian Olympic hockey veteran, for the IIHF women’s world championship for TSN in Brampton. The two will broadcast around 24 games together, including the biggest ones at the end. Pounder and Lalonde have become close friends and work well together, with non-verbal signals and a good sense of humour. They’ve also starred in a viral video “Bad for Bedard” parodying famous songs that TSN aired during its NHL trade deadline show. Lalonde and Pounder started their journey with TSN in different ways, Pounder spent years in the booth while Lalonde is more recent. She became the first woman to call play-by-play in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2021. Pounder has become a staple across the network’s hockey coverage, with four Sports Analyst nominations at the Canadian Screen Awards, and years of experience across the Canadian women’s program that has grown into a prolific feeder system for sports television. Pounder’s colleagues will also join in throughout this month’s broadcasts, with five Olympic champions on the panel.
In conclusion, Cheryl Pounder, Kenzie Lalonde, and TSN have all shown a strong commitment to covering women’s hockey and promoting gender equality in sports. Their efforts have helped to increase media coverage, awareness, and support for the women’s hockey world championships. By providing a platform for athletes to share their stories and showcase their talent on national television, they are helping to pave the way for a bright future for women’s hockey. As fans, we can continue to support women’s hockey by tuning in to the games, sharing their stories on social media, and advocating for equal opportunities within the sport. Together, we can help to create a world where women’s sports are celebrated and valued just as much as men’s sports.
