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The everyfan’s guide to the Sens in the playoffs.
So the Senators lost another tough one last night. Three one-goal losses, two of them in overtime with tough game-winning goals for the Habs. For the gory details from last night, read our live blog here.
But as we awake to the glorious dawn, we are aware that the Senators’ fight is ongoing. They’ve got a chance Wednesday to avoid being swept and send the series back to Montreal for Game 5.
More importantly, the city’s residents continue to jump aboard the bandwagon:
Reno vs. Slewidge:
The Sens-Habs series is shaping up as a battle between two of the best in the business — and no, we’re not referring to goaltenders or defencemen.
This epic, night-by-night joust stars the anthem singers: Ginette Reno (“Legendary” — CBC; “Beloved Quebec chanteuse” — Toronto Star) for the Canadians and, of course, Lyndon Slewidge (“Sault Ste. Marie’s best gift to hockey since Phil Esposito” — this column) for the Senators.
Reno, 68, an author and actress as well as an accomplished recording artist, is kept in reserve by the Habs for playoff games and other special occasions, Kate Smith, Philadelphia Flyers-style.
The 60-year-old Slewidge, on the other hand, is a fixture for the Senators. The now-retired Ontario Provincial Police officer has been belting out O Canada — and, when U.S. teams come visiting, the Star-Spangled Banner — to launch games since 1992. (He does occasionally cede the microphone to guest singers such as soprano Measha Brueggergosman, who mesmerized fans in 2013 with extended-mix anthems that lasted well into the second period.)
So who’s winning this round? Please rise and take off your hats while we assess some key categories:
Delivery: For a (back in the day) pop and jazz singer, Reno has a rich, operatic style; moving, emotional, yet never overly sentimental. Slewidge is that power bass-baritone that every team looks for, clean, consistent and uplifting, game after game. We call this one a draw.
Appearance: The elegant Reno wears a Habs sweater, but what’s with the overcoat? You have somewhere else to be, Ginette? Slewidge is always smart in what’s known as the OPP commissioned officer’s tuxedo. Advantage: Ottawa.
Accolades: Slewidge has performed lead roles in operas, sung at numerous sports events and has been awarded the Service Medal of the Order of St John (with one bar) and the Queen’s Jubilee Award in recognition of Professional Anthem Leadership. Reno has had gold- and platinum-selling records, won several Junos and has been nominated for Geni and Gemini awards. Advantage: Montreal.
Car chases: We don’t know of any involving Reno. Nor, for that matter, Slewidge, but hey, you can’t have a 38-year-police career without at least ONE car chase. Advantage: Ottawa.
And the O Canada Cup goes to … Sorry, Montreal, it’s a close one, but the numbers don’t lie. The Ottawa Senators and — smile, wink, thumbs up — Lyndon Slewidge.
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So the Senators lost another tough one last night. Three one-goal losses, two of them in overtime with tough game-winning goals for the Habs. For the gory details from last night, read our live blog here.
But as we awake to the glorious dawn, we are aware that the Senators’ fight is ongoing. They’ve got a chance Wednesday to avoid being swept and send the series back to Montreal for Game 5.
More importantly, the city’s residents continue to jump aboard the bandwagon:
Reno vs. Slewidge:
The Sens-Habs series is shaping up as a battle between two of the best in the business — and no, we’re not referring to goaltenders or defencemen.
This epic, night-by-night joust stars the anthem singers: Ginette Reno (“Legendary” — CBC; “Beloved Quebec chanteuse” — Toronto Star) for the Canadians and, of course, Lyndon Slewidge (“Sault Ste. Marie’s best gift to hockey since Phil Esposito” — this column) for the Senators.
Reno, 68, an author and actress as well as an accomplished recording artist, is kept in reserve by the Habs for playoff games and other special occasions, Kate Smith, Philadelphia Flyers-style.
The 60-year-old Slewidge, on the other hand, is a fixture for the Senators. The now-retired Ontario Provincial Police officer has been belting out O Canada — and, when U.S. teams come visiting, the Star-Spangled Banner — to launch games since 1992. (He does occasionally cede the microphone to guest singers such as soprano Measha Brueggergosman, who mesmerized fans in 2013 with extended-mix anthems that lasted well into the second period.)
So who’s winning this round? Please rise and take off your hats while we assess some key categories:
Delivery: For a (back in the day) pop and jazz singer, Reno has a rich, operatic style; moving, emotional, yet never overly sentimental. Slewidge is that power bass-baritone that every team looks for, clean, consistent and uplifting, game after game. We call this one a draw.
Appearance: The elegant Reno wears a Habs sweater, but what’s with the overcoat? You have somewhere else to be, Ginette? Slewidge is always smart in what’s known as the OPP commissioned officer’s tuxedo. Advantage: Ottawa.
Accolades: Slewidge has performed lead roles in operas, sung at numerous sports events and has been awarded the Service Medal of the Order of St John (with one bar) and the Queen’s Jubilee Award in recognition of Professional Anthem Leadership. Reno has had gold- and platinum-selling records, won several Junos and has been nominated for Geni and Gemini awards. Advantage: Montreal.
Car chases: We don’t know of any involving Reno. Nor, for that matter, Slewidge, but hey, you can’t have a 38-year-police career without at least ONE car chase. Advantage: Ottawa.
And the O Canada Cup goes to … Sorry, Montreal, it’s a close one, but the numbers don’t lie. The Ottawa Senators and — smile, wink, thumbs up — Lyndon Slewidge.
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