2025 Canadian Screen Awards.

NOMINEE
Best Sports Opening

2024 Stanley Cup Finals – Phil Collins “In the Air”

Synopsis:

Sportsnet opened the hugely historic matchup with the only song fit for the moment, Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”. With an homage to Miami Vice, it brought viewers into the moments leading up to what NHL players dreamt as kids. Through the faces of those who have been there before, one thing is always felt: history is in the air.

Nominees:

Brian Spear, Phil Rzentkowski, Carson Illidge, Ryan Tonellato, Kevin Fallis, Ron MacLean

Channel:

Sportsnet

Broadcaster:

Rogers Sports & Media

Production Company:

Sportsnet

2024 Stanley Cup Finals – Phil Collins “In the Air”

Synopsis:

Sportsnet opened the hugely historic matchup with the only song fit for the moment, Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”. With an homage to Miami Vice, it brought viewers into the moments leading up to what NHL players dreamt as kids. Through the faces of those who have been there before, one thing is always felt: history is in the air.

Nominees:

Brian Spear, Phil Rzentkowski, Carson Illidge, Ryan Tonellato, Kevin Fallis, Ron MacLean

Channel:

Sportsnet

Broadcaster:

Rogers Sports & Media

Production Company:

Sportsnet