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Alain Crête has officially announced his retirement from television after more than 30 years with RDS. His final Montreal Canadiens game aired on April 14, 2026, and he planned to cover the IIHF World Championship in May before stepping away from RDS. He also mentioned this would coincide with the end of his current TV contract with the NHL, with RDS continuing to broadcast Canadiens games under a new agreement.[1][3]
Coverage in outlets in April 2026 confirmed the retirement timeline and noted there’s uncertainty about who will replace him on RDS for Canadiens broadcasts. Some articles frame this as a transition point for RDS as the network reorganizes post-contract changes.[3]
Context from past reporting indicates Crête had discussed a gradual transition toward retirement starting in 2024, balancing ongoing hockey coverage with reduced other appearances, culminating in a 2026 retirement.[2][5]
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It’s official. Alain Crête, who has been hosting the Canadiens’ games (pre-game and intermission segments on RDS) for a long time, has confirmed that he is retiring. The game on April 14 against the Flyers will be his last covering the Canadiens—and tonight will be his final home game. He will also cover World Championship […]
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www.985fm.caIt's official. Alain Crête, who has been hosting the Canadiens' games (pre-game and intermission segments on RDS) for a long time, has confirmed that he is retiring.
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www.yardbarker.comalain crête is nearing a career-ending moment that lands at a notable inflection point for RDS and for viewers who have followed his long run on hockey coverage. The network said Thursday that he will retire after more than 30 years with the Réseau des sports, closing a chapter that has stretched across generations of …
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