Dave Hodge: No Regrets About Commentary That Led to Hockey Night in Canada Firing

Hodge's On-Air Protest

On November 24, 2018, Dave Hodge made an unexpected appearance on the pregame segment of Hockey Night in Canada. During his commentary, he criticized the CBC's decision to cut away from live sports coverage during the pregame show.

Fired from Network

Hodge's comments were met with immediate backlash from the CBC, who promptly fired him from the network. The CBC replaced Hockey Night in Canada with Movie Night in Canada, a block of Saturday-night movies hosted by Ron MacLean.

No Regrets

Despite losing his job, Hodge maintains that he has no regrets about his on-air protest. He believes that the CBC's decision was a disservice to hockey fans and that he had a responsibility to speak out against it.

Legacy

Hodge's firing sparked a public outcry and raised questions about the CBC's commitment to sports coverage. His legacy as a fearless commentator who was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in continues to inspire others.