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CTV News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Company behind Shoresy wants to extend lease at Capreol Arena
We are one week away from the premiere of the new season of the hit comedy series Shoresy which is filmed in Sudbury. Chelsea Papineau has a look at the show. New Metric Media, the production company behind Letterkenny and Shoresy, is hoping to keep filming shows in Greater Sudbury for a few more years. On Monday, the city's planning committee will vote on a temporary rezoning that would extend New Metric's lease at the Capreol Arena, which it uses for filming. The rezoning would allow ,production to continue for another three years, said a report on the plan headed to the committee. Jared Keeso created, wrote and stars in Shoresy Jared Keeso created, writes and stars in the Sudbury-made TV comedy Shoresy. (Bell Media) 'The proposed temporary use in the arena will continue to foster the further development of the film industry in the city,' the report said. 'The application conforms to the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario by aligning with the provincial strategy of focusing on emerging sectors, including arts, culture and creative industries, and supporting efforts to grow and diversify the arts, culture and creative industries sector.' While city staff recommends the lease be extended, minor hockey officials in Capreol said they are hoping that revenue generated from the lease and filming will benefit young people in the area. Shoresy New Metric Media, the production company behind Letterkenny and Shoresy, is hoping to keep filming shows in Greater Sudbury for a few more years. (File) Upgrades and repairs Jonathan Tulloch, president of the Capreol Minor Hockey Association, said he and others will be at Monday's meeting to urge council to commit to arena upgrades and repairs so that eventually, both ice pads will be available for the next generation of hockey players. Tulloch, a fan of Shoresy, said they aren't opposed to the lease extension, but want to ensure the revenue generated will also benefit the community. 'The long-term lease could offer an opportunity for Capreol Minor Hockey (and) the City of Sudbury to direct a portion of those proceeds back into the needed upgrades of the facility,' he said. He said the Capreol Arena is a 'distressed asset' that is relied on by people in the area, who otherwise would have to travel long distances to play hockey. 'We are very proud that we share a facility with such an iconic Canadian show as Shoresy. We're here to uplift them. We hope they're here to uplift, us as well.' — onathan Tulloch, president of the Capreol Minor Hockey Association Tulloch said they want to ensure that they will have their double pad arena for the long term, and a way to do that is to dedicate some of the proceeds from the lease into upgrades. There's a shortage of ice time in the area, he added, and having the film company take up one of the ice pads for another three years won't help. But Tulloch said the sacrifice would be worth it if it led to arena upgrades in the long term. 'We are very proud that we share a facility with such an iconic Canadian show as Shoresy,' he said. 'We're here to uplift them. We hope they're here to uplift, us as well.' Monday's planning committee meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. at Tom Davies Square. The full agenda can be found here.
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Shoresy' Stars On The Return Of Shoresy Fall Classic Vs. NHL Alumni
Red Wings alumni vs. the 'Shoresy' cast at Little Caesars Arena on November 11, 2024 in Detroit, ... More Michigan. The premise that kicks off beloved Canadian TV series Shoresy is whether the titular character, a foul-mouthed veteran hockey player with a heart of gold, can make good on his bet with Sudbury Bulldogs owner Nat that if she signs him, her Triple A–level team will 'never lose again.' Nat is contemplating folding the franchise, which is stagnating at the bottom of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (NOSHO). But she is intrigued by Shoresy's promise, as well as the fact that his antics and reputation are sure to get 'bums in seats.' Spoiler alert: Shoresy, played by series creator Jared Keeso, is able to deliver on both counts. The scrappy but talented team he assembles attracts an initially curious but soon devoted audience, just as the show has four seasons after premiering as a Letterkenny spinoff. And just like the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs faithful, devoted fans of Shoresy will be able to see their favorite players suit up against NHL alumni in the second iteration of the Shoresy Fall Classic. The five-game series will see cast members take the ice in five NHL markets—Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Long Island and Los Angeles—against alumni of the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Islanders and Kings, respectively. Confirmed NHL alumni include former Detroit Red Wings players Darren McCarty, Joey Kocur, Mickey Redmond, Larry Murphy, Dino Ciccarelli and Justin Abdelkader; former New York Islanders players Josh Bailey, Eric Cairns, Cal Clutterbuck and Benoit Hogue, and Toronto Maple Leafs alum Darcy Tucker, with more to be announced. Cast members who will compete in this year's Classic include Terry Ryan (Hitch), Jonathan Diaby (Dolo), Andrew Antsanen (Goody), Max Bouffard (JJ Frankie JJ), Jacob Smith (Fish), Jon Mirasty (Jim #1), Brandon Nolan (Jim #2), Jordan Nolan (Jim #3), Ryan McDonell (Michaels), Keegan Long (Liam), Bourke Cazabon (Cory) and Frederick Roy (Delaney). The inaugural Shoresy Fall Classic in 2024 saw the cast suit up against alumni of five NHL teams, ... More including the Boston Bruins Tickets are on sale now and include a three-tiered VIP package that enables fans to opt in to extras like a meet and greet or seating behind the team's bench. Part of the game proceeds will go to the local alumni-supported charities in each city. More than 25,000 people attended the first Shoresy Fall Classic. Last year, two of the five venues were NHL arenas. This time around, all five venues are NHL barns—and that means a lot more bums in seats. 'We figured if we played games, it wasn't going to be in NHL arenas and against NHL teams,' said Terry Ryan, who, like his character Hitch, is a former NHL first-round pick. 'It was all overwhelming, to say the least, skating around NHL arenas with legends.' After he was drafted eighth overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1995, Ryan's NHL career was cut short due to an ankle injury, though he continued to play minor league hockey. So going toe to toe with NHL legends—and even scoring on them—in the Shoresy Fall Classic has been especially meaningful for him. When Keeso and the creative team were casting Shoresy, they were more interested in finding hockey players who could act than actors who played hockey. Ryan is not the only cast member who spent time in 'The Show'; Jordan Nolan, who plays Jim #3, has won the Stanley Cup thrice, twice with the Kings in 2012 and 2014 and once with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. Jordan's brother, Brandon (Jim #2), played part of a season with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2007–08. Ryan McDonell, who plays goalie Mark Michaels, had plenty of acting experience, including parts in beloved shows Smallville and Supernatural, and he'd grown up playing hockey, but he had never played at the junior level, which was supposed to be a requirement for anyone auditioning for the show. But when Keeso welcomed McDonell to audition, McDonell was surprised to find that not only was he cast, but he would be playing the Bulldogs' goalie—even though he's a forward. Over the years, he's learned more about the mysterious world of goalies ('goalies are always weird' is a frequent refrain in the show) and has been welcomed into the fold by NHL legends. During the Shoresy Fall Classic, McDonell joins the cast members on the ice as a skater, and a rotating cast of local goalies defend the net for the Bulldogs in each city. 'I've never really been able to start from the inception and craft a character, have it be received, see it grow over time and then be excited for the next scripts to see what's gonna happen next year,' McDonell said. 'It's an honor to have something like that, and as an actor it's just such a gift to get something you can continually work on.' The cast of 'Shoresy,' including creator Jared Keeso (back center, wearing the 'C'), Terry Ryan ... More (bottom, second from right) and Ryan McDonell (bottom right). Shoresy premiered on Crave on May 13, 2022 and on Hulu in the U.S. on May 27, 2022. While Letterkenny fans were immediately on board, Shoresy soon developed a cult following all its own. Beer league teams across North America buy the Bulldogs jersey in bulk. Puppers Golden Lager, which began as a fictional brew on Letterkenny, is now an actual beer manufactured by Labatt Breweries and the presenting sponsor of the Shoresy Fall Classic. The show's production company, New Metric Media, had a successful run taking Letterkenny off the screen with the Letterkenny Live tour, which ran from 2018–22. New Metric CEO Mark Montefiore, who was looking for opportunities to take Shoresy on the road, joked about a Shoresy on Ice concept with Keeso and the show's creative team. Shoresy executive producer Kara Haflidson suggested reaching out to the NHL with the idea, and then it was no longer a joke. The announcement of the first Shoresy Fall Classic was met with rabid demand; the 2024 game against Maple Leafs alumni sold roughly 7,500 tickets in less than 30 hours. 'You look around the Sudbury arena, and then a month down the road we're standing in Little Caesars Arena looking at each other on the line during the anthems…it's a pinch-yourself moment for sure,' McDonell said. Connecting with the fans on this level—that is, by the thousands in NHL arenas—has made the cast even more appreciative of the one-of-a-kind experience they've had working on Shoresy. 'It's lucky to get a role even on one season of a series; it's luckier to get a main character on a series,' said Ryan, who worked as crew on film sets for years before landing his first acting role. 'And not only are we main characters on a series that's in its fifth season now, it makes people happy and it makes them smile. There will be actors their whole lives that will never get that chance, and I happened to fall into this.' Ryan hails from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland—just like his character, Hitch—and now resides in St. John's. Riding his bike around town, he is constantly reminded of the impact Shoresy has had. People shout lines from the show at him, like, 'Let's get on the go now, boys!' 'I'm more proud of that…. I loved playing hockey; my first NHL game, I dreamed about it my whole life, but every time I go out, to have people yell a quote, it encompasses everything about Shoresy, to put in perspective how lucky we are,' Ryan said. The Shoresy Fall Classic 2025 will take place between November 24 and December 14, 2025. Game dates, ticket info and more can be found here.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Shoresy Fall Classic Is Back — Hitting Five North American Cities This Fall
STARS FROM THE HIT SERIES "SHORESY" WILL FACE OFF AGAINST NHL ALUMNI IN DETROIT, TORONTO, BOSTON, BELMONT PARK, NY AND LOS ANGELES Ticket Presale starts Monday, June 2 at 10 am LOCAL TORONTO, May 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drop the gloves. Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager*, the Shoresy Fall Classic, produced by New Metric Media, in association with Play Fun Games, is back on the road, bringing the beloved characters from the hit Crave and Hulu series to five major North American cities for a one-of-a-kind live hockey experience. Shoresy cast members Jared Keeso (Shoresy), Terry Ryan (Hitch), Jonathan Diaby (JoDolo), Andrew Antsanen (Goody), Ryan McDonnell (Michaels), Jon Mirasty (Jim #1), Brandon Nolan (Jim #2), Jordan Nolan (Jim #3), Max Bouffard (JJ Frankie JJ), Jacob Smith (Fish), Keegan Long (Liam), Bourke Cazabon (Cory) and Frederick Roy (Delaney) will lace up their skates to compete against a lineup of NHL alumni in a series of dynamic hockey games, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities. The tour kicks off on November 24 in Detroit and then swings through Toronto, Boston, Belmont Park, NY, and Los Angeles, where cast members will take on NHL legends. Shoresy Fall Classic Dates: Detroit, MI: vs Detroit Red Wings Alumni, November 24 at Little Caesars Arena Toronto, ON: vs Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni, November 28 at Scotiabank Arena Boston, MA: vs Boston Bruins Alumni, December 7 at TD Garden Belmont Park, NY: vs New York Islanders Alumni, December 10 at UBS Arena Los Angeles, CA: vs Los Angeles Kings Alumni, December 14 at Arena NHL alumni including former Red Wings players Darren McCarty, Joey Kocur, Mickey Redmond, Larry Murphy, Dino Ciccarelli and Justin Abdelkader, former NY Islanders players Josh Bailey, Eric Cairns, Cal Clutterbuck and Benoit Hogue, along with Maple Leafs alum Darcy Tucker, are confirmed to challenge Sudbury's finest. More alumni will join in the coming months. ARTIST PRESALE: Monday, June 2nd @ 10 am LOCAL (pw: BULLDOGS) VENUE PRESALE: Thursday, June 5th @ 10 am LOCAL ALL PRESALES END: Thursday, June 5th @ 10 pm LOCAL GENERAL ON SALE: Friday, June 6th @ 10 am LOCAL Tickets and VIP packages will be available at In addition, an early access version of the new Shoresy: Legends of the North video game will soon be released for PCs on the Steam storefront. It brings the hit TV series to life with a modern take on classic hockey video games, focused on fast-paced Sudbury Blueberry Bulldog gameplay with hits, goals, fights, chirps and more. Developed by Treewood Games and published by New Metric Media, the game will be fully available for PC, Mac and major gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, later this year. Local charities partnering with the Shoresy Fall Classic include the East Side Youth Sports Foundation (Detroit), MLSE Foundation (Toronto), Boston Bruins Foundation, The Islanders Children's Foundation, and the Kings Care Foundation. Please see here for Shoresy Fall media assets. Follow @ShoresyHockey on social media for the latest updates. *Puppers Golden Lager is not a presenting partner at the Toronto Scotiabank Arena event. ABOUT SHORESY SHORESY, created by and starring Jared Keeso and produced by New Metric Media in association with Play Fun Games and Crave, sees the titular character Shoresy (Keeso) and the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The NOSHO) on a quest to never lose again. SHORESY returned for season four on Crave in Canada in January, and Hulu in the US in February, with seasons one through three streaming now. The fifth season of the series completed production in April, with a premiere date to be announced. ABOUT NEW METRIC MEDIA Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across TV production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. The company's slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/The CW half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything and the half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life. View source version on Contacts PRESS CONTACT Jen PerosFamous Last Words PRjen@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
30-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
The Shoresy Fall Classic Is Back -- Hitting Five North American Cities This Fall
Article content TORONTO — Drop the gloves. Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager *, the Shoresy Fall Classic, produced by New Metric Media, in association with Play Fun Games, is back on the road, bringing the beloved characters from the hit Crave and Hulu series to five major North American cities for a one-of-a-kind live hockey experience. Article content Shoresy cast members Jared Keeso (Shoresy), Terry Ryan (Hitch), Jonathan Diaby (JoDolo), Andrew Antsanen (Goody), Ryan McDonnell (Michaels), Jon Mirasty (Jim #1), Brandon Nolan (Jim #2), Jordan Nolan (Jim #3), Max Bouffard (JJ Frankie JJ), Jacob Smith (Fish), Keegan Long (Liam), Bourke Cazabon (Cory) and Frederick Roy (Delaney) will lace up their skates to compete against a lineup of NHL alumni in a series of dynamic hockey games, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities. Article content The tour kicks off on November 24 in Detroit and then swings through Toronto, Boston, Belmont Park, NY, and Los Angeles, where cast members will take on NHL legends. Article content NHL alumni including former Red Wings players Darren McCarty, Joey Kocur, Mickey Redmond, Larry Murphy, Dino Ciccarelli and Justin Abdelkader, former NY Islanders players Josh Bailey, Eric Cairns, Cal Clutterbuck and Benoit Hogue, along with Maple Leafs alum Darcy Tucker, are confirmed to challenge Sudbury's finest. More alumni will join in the coming months. Article content In addition, an early access version of the new Shoresy: Legends of the North video game will soon be released for PCs on the Steam storefront. It brings the hit TV series to life with a modern take on classic hockey video games, focused on fast-paced Sudbury Blueberry Bulldog gameplay with hits, goals, fights, chirps and more. Developed by Treewood Games and published by New Metric Media, the game will be fully available for PC, Mac and major gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, later this year. Article content Local charities partnering with the Shoresy Fall Classic include the East Side Youth Sports Foundation (Detroit), MLSE Foundation (Toronto), Boston Bruins Foundation, The Islanders Children's Foundation, and the Kings Care Foundation. Article content Please see here for Shoresy Fall media assets. Article content SHORESY, created by and starring Jared Keeso and produced by New Metric Media in association with Play Fun Games and Crave, sees the titular character Shoresy (Keeso) and the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The NOSHO) on a quest to never lose again. SHORESY returned for season four on Crave in Canada in January, and Hulu in the US in February, with seasons one through three streaming now. The fifth season of the series completed production in April, with a premiere date to be announced. Article content Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across TV production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. The company's slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/The CW half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything and the half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
The Shoresy Fall Classic Is Back — Hitting Five North American Cities This Fall
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Drop the gloves. Brought to you by Puppers Golden Lager *, the Shoresy Fall Classic, produced by New Metric Media, in association with Play Fun Games, is back on the road, bringing the beloved characters from the hit Crave and Hulu series to five major North American cities for a one-of-a-kind live hockey experience. The tour kicks off on November 24 in Detroit and then swings through Toronto, Boston, Belmont Park, NY, and Los Angeles, where cast members will take on NHL legends. Shoresy cast members Jared Keeso (Shoresy), Terry Ryan (Hitch), Jonathan Diaby (JoDolo), Andrew Antsanen (Goody), Ryan McDonnell (Michaels), Jon Mirasty (Jim #1), Brandon Nolan (Jim #2), Jordan Nolan (Jim #3), Max Bouffard (JJ Frankie JJ), Jacob Smith (Fish), Keegan Long (Liam), Bourke Cazabon (Cory) and Frederick Roy (Delaney) will lace up their skates to compete against a lineup of NHL alumni in a series of dynamic hockey games, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities. The tour kicks off on November 24 in Detroit and then swings through Toronto, Boston, Belmont Park, NY, and Los Angeles, where cast members will take on NHL legends. Shoresy Fall Classic Dates: Detroit, MI: vs Detroit Red Wings Alumni, November 24 at Little Caesars Arena Toronto, ON: vs Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni, November 28 at Scotiabank Arena Boston, MA: vs Boston Bruins Alumni, December 7 at TD Garden Belmont Park, NY: vs New York Islanders Alumni, December 10 at UBS Arena Los Angeles, CA: vs Los Angeles Kings Alumni, December 14 at Arena NHL alumni including former Red Wings players Darren McCarty, Joey Kocur, Mickey Redmond, Larry Murphy, Dino Ciccarelli and Justin Abdelkader, former NY Islanders players Josh Bailey, Eric Cairns, Cal Clutterbuck and Benoit Hogue, along with Maple Leafs alum Darcy Tucker, are confirmed to challenge Sudbury's finest. More alumni will join in the coming months. ARTIST PRESALE: Monday, June 2nd @ 10 am LOCAL (pw: BULLDOGS) VENUE PRESALE: Thursday, June 5th @ 10 am LOCAL ALL PRESALES END: Thursday, June 5th @ 10 pm LOCAL GENERAL ON SALE: Friday, June 6th @ 10 am LOCAL Tickets and VIP packages will be available at In addition, an early access version of the new Shoresy: Legends of the North video game will soon be released for PCs on the Steam storefront. It brings the hit TV series to life with a modern take on classic hockey video games, focused on fast-paced Sudbury Blueberry Bulldog gameplay with hits, goals, fights, chirps and more. Developed by Treewood Games and published by New Metric Media, the game will be fully available for PC, Mac and major gaming platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, later this year. Local charities partnering with the Shoresy Fall Classic include the East Side Youth Sports Foundation (Detroit), MLSE Foundation (Toronto), Boston Bruins Foundation, The Islanders Children's Foundation, and the Kings Care Foundation. Please see here for Shoresy Fall media assets. Follow @ShoresyHockey on social media for the latest updates. * Puppers Golden Lager is not a presenting partner at the Toronto Scotiabank Arena event. ABOUT SHORESY SHORESY, created by and starring Jared Keeso and produced by New Metric Media in association with Play Fun Games and Crave, sees the titular character Shoresy (Keeso) and the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The NOSHO) on a quest to never lose again. SHORESY returned for season four on Crave in Canada in January, and Hulu in the US in February, with seasons one through three streaming now. The fifth season of the series completed production in April, with a premiere date to be announced. ABOUT NEW METRIC MEDIA Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across TV production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. The company's slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/The CW half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything and the half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life.
