Chris Pope is the co-founder of Sports UpFront. He works as a reporter/anchor at News1130 in Vancouver. He grew up in Palmerston, Ontario before taking off to Hamilton, St. Catharines and Toronto for school. He studied broadcasting at the College of Sports Media under such personnel as Jim Van Horne, Elliotte Freidman, David Amber, Norma Wick and Roger Lajoie. Chris began his broadcasting career at 570News in Kitchener, Ontario before spending time at CKNX in Wingham, but sports have always been his major passion. He played four years in the Junior ranks before retiring to the StrayCats (Men’s League). Chris enjoyed his time as the Colour Commentator for the Mississauga St. Michaels Majors of the Ontario Hockey League in 2009-10. He also spent time calling OHA games. Follow him on Twitter: @_ChrisPope
This week on The Papal Address Chris Pope calls out fans of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Papal Address is a 2-minute address to someone in the sports world. The voice behind The Papal Address is Sports UpFront co-founder Chris Pope. Music on The Papal Address provided by Edward T Music Productions.
Read More →This week on The Papal Address Chris Pope calls out Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, Russell Martin for withdrawing from team Canada at this year’s World Baseball Classic.
The Papal Address is a 2-minute address to someone in the sports world. The voice behind The Papal Address is Sports UpFront co-founder Chris Pope. Music on The Papal Address provided by Edward T Music Productions.
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Scott Walker barely remembers the biggest moment of his career, and not because of his struggle with concussions.
Walker hasn’t played in the NHL since 2010, but he still ties the laces on his skates regularly. He’s the head coach, and part-owner, of the Guelph Storm in the Ontario Hockey League. He was skating with the team at the end of his final NHL season, as a way to stay in shape, and stay in the NHL. Then the Storm made a coaching move. …
Read More →This week on The Papal Address Chris Pope calls out people who believe Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke intentionally injured Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson.
The Papal Address is a 2-minute address to someone in the sports world. The voice behind The Papal Address is Sports UpFront co-founder Chris Pope. Music on The Papal Address provided by Edward T Music Productions.
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Nick Spaling sets down his PS3 controller, not to head to Bridgestone Arena, but because he’s letting his captain’s dog, Dug, out for a washroom break.
Waiting to find out if he’d play a third season for the Nashville Predators in the NHL this year, the forward wasn’t ready to commit to buying or renting a house in Music City USA. So newly re-signed Predators captain Shea Weber took him in.
“Obviously we weren’t playing or getting paid and I figured it would be easier for him to move into my place than to rent a place and pay for something when he didn’t need to,” says Weber. …
Read More →This week on The Papal Address Chris Pope calls out NHL fans who thought they could boycott the NHL season in response to the NHL Lockout.
The Papal Address is a 2-minute address to someone in the sports world. The voice behind The Papal Address is Sports UpFront co-founder Chris Pope. Music on The Papal Address provided by Edward T Music Productions.
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