It had been quite some time since we had last heard the Canucks' rinkside reporter Kate Peterson and we finally learned the reason why.
Today, the Canucks announced that Olivia McDonald would be joining the Canucks staff as the rinkside reporter, confirming that Peterson was no longer occupying the role with the team:
The Vancouver Canucks have introduced a new Rinkside Reporter, Olivia McDonald, to their content team, which also includes Senior Hockey Writer Chris Faber and Editorial Writer Lindsey Horsting.
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McDonald, originally from Kamloops, BC, has long been a passionate Canucks fan. After leaving BC at 18 to pursue her dream of becoming a Rinkside Reporter, she returned to her roots. A graduate of the Canucks' Top Prospects program, McDonald completed a broadcast journalism diploma at Mount Royal University in Calgary and worked as a reporter for CKPG News in Prince George, BC. Recently, she served as a TV Host/Digital Producer for the AAHL'sCalgary Wranglers and NNLL'sCalgary Roughnecks, as well as the in-bowl host for the Calgary Flames. She will bring fans closer to the team in her new role with exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
Faber returns for his second season as Senior Hockey Writer, bringing his expertise from his time at CanucksArmy. His storytelling about the tteam'sprospects continues to resonate with fans through his work on Canucks.com and �'anucks Insider''
Horsting, an Editorial Writer for Canucks Sports & Entertainment, continues her feature writing on Canucks NHL and AHL players, as well as prospects. Her background includes sponsoring Sportsnet 650 and sideline reporting for the Fraser Valley Bandits in the CEBL.
Together, this team will enhance the Canucks' content offerings, providing unique insights into the team's players and management.
