The Hockey Hall of Fame will host its 2026 NHL Media Awards Luncheon in Toronto on November 9, a ceremony that will shine a spotlight on two distinguished figures in the sport’s storytelling.
Chris Cuthbert, a Brampton native who has spent more than four decades behind the microphone, is set to receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in recognition of his indelible contributions as a hockey broadcaster.
A Dual Celebration of Broadcast and Journalism
Cuthbert’s voice has become a staple on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, as well as on TSN and Rogers Sportsnet, where his play‑by‑play commentary has guided generations of fans. His work has earned three Gemini Awards and two Canadian Screen Awards, cementing his reputation as one of the most respected voices in Canadian sports media.
The Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, named for the legendary play‑by‑play pioneer, honors individuals whose careers have shaped the way hockey is presented to audiences, and Cuthbert’s legacy aligns closely with that tradition.
Joining him on the podium will be Gunnar Nordstrom, the Swedish journalist who has chronicled the NHL’s global reach for Expressen. Nordstrom’s reporting has spanned six Winter Olympic Games and four Canada Cup tournaments, and his literary contributions include the biography “Nicklas Lidstrom: The Pursuit of Perfection” and a series of hockey novels aimed at younger readers.
Nordstrom will be presented with the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, a tribute to excellence in hockey journalism that celebrates writers who have chronicled the sport with depth and insight.
The awards are part of a larger weekend of celebration that begins on November 7 with the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, culminating in the media luncheon on the ninth. The inductees themselves will be revealed on June 22, adding a narrative thread that ties together the sport’s on‑ice legends and its off‑ice storytellers.