The Canadian: A Video Made in Case
- MONTREAL - As the video began, the words "Narration: Kevin owens" flashed on the Bell CenterS giant screen.
- Terry Steen, though, wasn't focused on the screen.
- "I listened to the video after TVA Sports showed it, and then I recognized it!" Terry Steen later said.
kevin Owens’ Voice Rings Out at Canadiens‘ playoff Games
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MONTREAL – As the video began, the words “Narration: Kevin owens” flashed on the Bell CenterS giant screen. “With us,we were born with a stick in our hands,” the voice declared,resonating through the arena.
Terry Steen, though, wasn’t focused on the screen. It wasn’t until a few lines in that Kevin Owens, the WWE wrestler (born Kevin Steen), turned to his father, seated near the Canadiens’ net.
“Do you know who that is talking?” Owens asked.
“Well no,” Terry replied.
“It’s me!” Owens revealed.
“I listened to the video after TVA Sports showed it, and then I recognized it!” Terry Steen later said. “But there, on site, with the sound in the Bell Centre, I didn’t recognize it.Anyway, I never woudl have imagined that it could have been him. It’s hard to believe that it’s my guy who speaks in the video!”
Thus, amidst the excitement of the pre-game presentation for Game 3, Terry Steen discovered that his son’s voice would be the first to ignite the Bell Centre crowd during the playoff series.
James McGee, known as Twiggy from his time wrestling with self-reliant Montreal organizations and now working for the Canadiens, facilitated the collaboration. The concept, conceived by Jon Trzcienski, vice-president of marketing and brand communications, ultimately led to Kevin Owens.
“They gave me the lines. I recorded them with WWE, to be sure that the sound is good,” Owens explained before Game 4. “I sent it to them a few weeks in advance, when it wasn’t known if they were going to participate in the series. I crossed my fingers.”
the Canadiens’ playoff qualification, as fans remember, was far from certain. After a strong run, they dropped their 79th and 80th games against Ottawa and Toronto, while Columbus battled fiercely.
Owens attended the 81st game against Chicago, hoping to see the Canadiens clinch their playoff berth. “It had started well and they lost. I was so afraid that they weren’t going, as I had kept the surprise for my father; I wanted him to see it simultaneously occurring as everyone.”
A Renewed Passion for Hockey
Kevin Owens hasn’t always been an avid hockey fan.”Before, I followed it a lot. But at 13, 14, I stopped playing hockey, I trained in the fight; I put myself 100% in the fight.”
His father, born in 1960, grew up with the Canadiens’ dynasty of the 1970s. “I started watching them at the first Stanley Cup with Ken Dryden in 1971. Dobeš should do like Dryden and arrive like a hair on the soup!” Terry Steen remarked.
Like many fans of his generation, he lamented Guy Lafleur’s departure. “In the 1980s, I had tickets for 10 games per season. I was at the forum at his retirement evening in 1984, the evening that should never have taken place!”
In recent years, Owens has purchased season tickets. Due to his demanding schedule, he can’t attend regularly. “He spoiled me with the tickets. He knew that me and his brother, we like it. with all this,he started to follow it a little more.”
The Canadiens won their first home game but lost the second. In both instances, the atmosphere at the Bell Centre was electric.
”It was to see the reaction when I said ‘with us’,” Owens noted. “Not as people knew it was me, but to see the reaction to the video, and with everything that is happening between Canada and the United States… to see that it is unifying, to see the reaction of the crowd, I found it really special.”
“The Canadian, in Quebec, is huge, and the series is even more special. To have them ask me to make a small part of it, it’s tripping.”
The question now is weather the Canadiens will extend the series, allowing Owens and his father to experience the moment again. Should the Canadiens achieve an improbable seven-game victory, the video, which includes recordings tailored to potential opponent cities, could be used again.
Here’s a Q&A-style blog post crafted to meet your requirements, combining content from the provided article about Kevin Owens and the Montreal Canadiens playoffs:
Kevin Owens’ Voice Rocks the Bell Center: A Q&A on the Unexpected Hockey Proclamation
hey there, hockey and wrestling fans! Ever heard a voice echoing through an arena and thought, ”Wait a minute, isn’t that…?” Well, that’s exactly what happened when the voice of WWE Superstar Kevin Owens, formerly known as Kevin Steen, electrified the Bell Centre during the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff games. Let’s dive into the story!
Q: who is kevin Owens, and why is he involved with the Montreal Canadiens?
A: Kevin Owens is a professional wrestler signed to WWE. He’s also a proud Quebec native with a renewed passion for hockey.His surprising involvement came about because he provided the voiceover for a pre-game hype video played at Canadiens playoff games. This connection highlights the intersection of sports, entertainment, and hometown pride.
Q: How did the Canadiens and Kevin Owens’ collaboration come about?
A: The concept was spearheaded by Jon Trzcienski, the Montreal Canadiens’ Vice President of Marketing and Brand Communications. James McGee, or “Twiggy” from his wrestling days, now working for the Canadiens, helped facilitate the link. Essentially, the team sought a distinctive voice to ramp up the crowd’s excitement during the playoffs, and Kevin Owens fit the bill perfectly.
Q: What exactly did Kevin Owens say in the video?
A: The opening lines of the video, featuring his voice, were: “Narration: Kevin Owens… With us, we were born with a stick in our hands.” The message resonated powerfully with the home crowd at the Bell Centre.
Q: How did Kevin Owens’ father react to hearing his son’s voice at the Canadiens game?
A: this is one of the best parts of the story! According to the article, his father, Terry Steen, didn’t recognise the voice initially. Owens had to turn to his father mid-game and explicitly reveal, ”It’s me!” Terry Steen was amazed. He later said he listened to the video after it was publicized on television and recognized it. He never would have imagined his son’s voice to be featured during a game.
Q: What was Kevin Owens’ reaction to the crowd’s response to his voiceover?
A: Owens found the reception to be incredibly special. He noted that seeing the unifying power of the video, especially in the context of the series’ atmosphere, was particularly moving. “It was to see the reaction when I said ‘with us’,” Owens said.
Q: Did Kevin Owens grew up as a hockey fan also?
A: While Owens isn’t always been an avid hockey fan, growing up he followed it closely. At about age 13/14, he stopped playing hockey and focused on wrestling.
Q: What’s Kevin Owens’ history with hockey and the Canadiens?
A: Although Owens shifted his focus to wrestling,his father,born in 1960,grew up with the Canadiens’ dynastic teams of the 1970s. Owens has also purchased season tickets in recent years to show support and has followed hockey a little more.
Q: What’s the current status of the Canadiens in the playoffs and the future of the voiceover?
A: Since the article was written, the Canadiens were hoping to advance further in the series.If they had won the series, the pre-game video, which includes recordings tailored to potential opponent cities, could have perhaps been used again.
Q: What else is new with Kevin Owens at this time?
A: sadly, the article reveals something that goes beyond a simple collaboration with the Canadiens. Owens announced on WWE television he will require neck surgery and, as an inevitable result, won’t be at Wrestlemania 41. This serious injury is a reminder of the demanding and physical nature of professional wrestling.
Q: Why is this collaboration between Kevin Owens and the Canadiens so special?
A: It’s special as it’s a true representation of community.It mixes a well-known, well-respected wrestler, with the identity that Montreal and the Canadiens portray.
Q: What were the reactions in the arena in regards to the video when it played?
A: The game seemed electric and had a certain feeling.
Q: Where can I find more information about Kevin Owens and the Canadiens?
A: You can follow Kevin Owens on his social media. Also, you can find more information on the official websites or social media accounts of the montreal Canadiens and the WWE.
I hope this Q&A shed some light on this unlikely but cool collaboration! It shows how sports, entertainment, and local pride can create some memorable moments.