Elliotte Friedman Biography
Elliotte Friedman is a highly respected Canadian sports journalist who has made an indelible mark on the world of hockey reporting. He currently works as a hockey reporter for Sportsnet, where he provides insightful analysis and in-depth coverage of NHL games, teams, and players. Additionally, he is also an insider for the NHL Network, where he offers inside scoop on breaking news from around the league.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Friedman developed a love for sports at an early age. However, it was his passion for ice hockey that eventually led him to become one of Canada’s most trusted sources of information on the sport.
Friedman’s extensive knowledge about ice hockey has earned him respect not only among fans but also among players and coaches alike. Friedman is a request panelist on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada
Elliotte Friedman, Age
Friedman is 52 years old as of 2023. Elliotte holds Canadian nationality and was born on September 27, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario. He celebrates his birthday on 10 December every year and his birth sign is Libra.
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Elliotte Friedman Height
Friedman stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches ( 1.70 meters). Information regarding his other body measurements is currently under research.
Elliotte Friedman Education
Friedman joined the Western Ontario University. Meanwhile, he even worked at the student newspaper The Gazette as a sports editor. Later, he got promoted to editor-in-chief in 1992-93. But unfortunately, he never graduated.
Elliotte Friedman Parents and Siblings
Friedman was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario by her parents. However, Elliotte’s information regarding his parents and siblings is still under research and we will update this information as soon as possible.
Elliotte Friedman Married
Friedman is married to a former television producer Steph. The couple tied the knot on 3rd September 2009. The couple recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary.
The pair share extreme love even today and have a close friendship. Additionally, Elliotte is a vegan! While Elliott has been in the media sector for more than 2 decades, he has not been involved in rumors and scandals of any sort.
Elliotte Friedman Salary
Canadian anchor news salaries range from $42,335 to $148,566 per annum. However, these statistics can differ greatly depending on the employee’s level of seniority at issue. We don’t have Elliotte’s exact salary and net worth at the moment, but we will keep track and update once it’s available.
Elliotte Friedman Net Worth
Friedman’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. Elliotte being a successful journalist, surely earns a good amount of money. She might have other sources of income too. However, she has not given any information regarding her salary, net worth, and other earnings.
Elliotte Friedman Career
In 1994 Elliotte started his broadcasting career for Toronto sports radio station The Fan 590. Next, he appeared on Television along with being a radio host doing a play-by-play for Toronto Raptors games. Later in 1998, he reported on Toronto Blue Jays games. He also worked for the London Free Press and the Toronto Star as a freelance reporter.
In 2003 Friedman joined CBC Sports, where he served as a Hokey Night Reporter. Prior to that, he served for the Score Network. Friedman had a long journey with CBC. Besides Hokey Night Reporter, he also hosted the final two seasons of the CFL. Moreover, he covered the Toronto Raptors games and the Olympic Games for CBC. However, it continued appearing on The Fan 590. Eventually, Sportsnet hired him after Rogers Media acquired exclusive national media rights to the NHL and began producing Hockey Night for CBC.
He also participated as a commentator during CBC’s coverage of diving and swimming events at the 2016 Summer Olympics to replace Steve Armitage. Steve was unable to attend the Games due to his diagnosis of chronic heart failure. Similarly, he earned international attention after making an error in his commentary of the Men’s 200-metre individual medley final. He declared that US swimmer Ryan Lochte was leading and had won the race when the fact was that his rival, Michael Phelps, won against Ryan. This incident happened on 11 August 2016.
Elliotte Friedman Awards
- Friedman was recognized as the Telemedia Reporter of the Year award in 1996. He also bagged the Best Sports Reporting Gemini Award for his efforts on Hockey Night in Canada’s Heritage Classic in 2011.
