News Article: RIP Dutchy

[brentashton]

RIP Dutchman. A great Sasky boy who was the best at what he did. I watched him through early days at STV in Saskatoon and followed his career knowing from those early broadcasts that this guy was special. A true original in his delivery with a wicked sense of humour and mischievous spirit. The Pride of Porcupine Plains.

Porcupine Plain getting hit hard with Dutch and Kelly Chase waging his battle with cancer as well.

 

[belair]

Damn. He was a great host on Sportsdesk back in the early TSN days. Watched it a lot growing up.

RIP.

 

[9GWG9]

RIP Dutchy! Edmonton sports scene legend!

Gettin old when the ones you grew up with are moving on......

 

[alanschu]

This hits close to home. Remember growing up watching him nightly on ITV Sports then on TSN Sportscenter as lead anchor of the 9 pm sportscast. The guy was a legend.

RIP Dutchy.

Same. I was a fan of him and Perry Solkowski on Sports Night.

 

[Little Fury]

My older brother would tape Sports Night on the old VHS so I could watch the plays, pops and pokes segment the next day. RIP to a real one.

 

[bellagiobob]

So sad to hear, the man was a legend. He was a true innovator of how sports highlights should be delivered. Was sad when he left ITV, but his star was too bright to be contained at our local station, and he soon showed the nation his incredible energy, wit and enthusiasm . One of a kind. RIP Dutchy and condolences to his family and all those who mourn his loss today.

 

[5 Mins 4 Ftg]

Great tribute. TSN airing a half hour tribute show for him tonight at 6 Eastern 4 Mountain. .

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[9GWG9]

How many Edmontonian's stayed up until 11:30 pm to get their sports news back in the day!

 

[brentashton]

Props to Sportsnet for recognizing the stature of this broadcasting icon and marking his passing on their rival platform. There are no rivals when someone dies from cancer.

Long-time TSN host Darren Dutchyshen passes away

Longtime TSN SportsCentre host Darren Dutchyshen passed away Wednesday, the network announced. He was 57.

www.sportsnet.ca

 

[syz]

 

[elmeroil]

Loved his early days on ITV, he was a beauty see you on the other side fella!

 

[HolyGhost]

Dang he was very young. Prostate cancer.

I knew he was sick a few years ago but thought he beat it

 

[Messrules11]

Met him outside Northlands Coliseum having a smoke between periods. Super nice guy and sure knew his hockey. Damn was he short.
RIP Dutch.

 

[bucks_oil]

I am 47. After my FIL and by BILs brother I asked my doctor during my phsyical when he was doing up the standard bloodwork. I asked for my PSA to get checked. He said, "you don't need it until 50".

I said, "Listen, I lost my grandfather, almost lost my FIL and my BILs is going through hell right now watching his brother after we watched our FIL fight....I want it checked".

So also as another reminder.....be your own advocate!!!

100%

I'm down in the states these days and here they are a lot more likely to do the tests... motivations are a bit different (revenue vs tax payer dollars), so they always offer... but yeah if you have any family history make sure you insist.

 

[bucks_oil]

Just watched the tribute... man he was such a kid when he got started in those ITV days... That's how I will remember him too, it suits his personality - above all joyous.

RIP Dutchy

 

[GOilers88]

Saw a thumbnail on YouTube for this and was about to look into it thinking there's no way. This man was awesome, easily one of the best that TSN ever had. Dutch and Jonathan Hedger were great together.


RIP Dutchy.

 

[GMofOilers]

Wow didn’t expect this one, condolences to his family and friends

Sad sad just got goose bumps

 

[Lacaar]

Damn, he was one of the best for sure. Like others many a late night ITV memories especially.

A sad day in the sports and world.

 

[Behind Enemy Lines]

Saw this clip and had to post it here. Really sad news but hope posters will add to this thread with some of Dutchman's original work.

 

[KCC]

He really was a legend in the business. I think anyone who is a millennial and older really watched him the most. My fondest memory was waking up for school in the morning and turning on Sportscenter where they replayed the night show all throughout the night into the morning and I would turn it on to look at the hockey scores and he was always on it with his charm and silliness. RIP

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[McOilers97]

Dutchyshen was the best - so charismatic and entertaining every night on Sportscentre.

 

[bellagiobob]

 

[Aerchon]

RIP

f*** Cancer.

One of my favorite broadcasters/media personalities.