Canadian sports broadcasting icon Vic Rauter today announced his retirement following a distinguished career that has spanned 53 years.
A look at some of the social media tributes for one of TSN’s legendary voices:
Curling Canada wishes Vic Rauter the very best in his future, with his retirement from @TSN_Sports announced today. 🎙️
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) April 2, 2026
We all have mixed emotions — we’re sad that he won’t be around to “make the final” after this season, but we are happy for him as he moves into retirement after… pic.twitter.com/F7BfjK3BoY
What a legend. Congrats Vic on a half century of gifting us one of the smoothest voices and deliveries in broadcasting. #Makethefinal https://t.co/8FUpw13CiO
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) April 2, 2026
13 years ago, we wrote a really dumb song about a penalty. I needed someone who could pull off funny for the video. So I called Vic Rauter. Weird ask.
— James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) April 2, 2026
"Hey Vic, we're doing a music video about Puck Over Glass penalties and I need you to lip-synch the solo parts in the gospel… pic.twitter.com/dsvgnCb9i3
A true pro. A legend in the industry. Congratulations on a Hall of Fame worthy career, Vic! “Make the final”. @TSNCurling https://t.co/oSL1tCh3ov
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) April 2, 2026
Legend !!! https://t.co/LGLwYExbUs
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 2, 2026
I don't know if there is a broadcaster in this country who is more synonymous with his/her sport than Vic is with curling. Classy, gracious, always prepared, and with his calls becoming part of the game. Curling will never be the same. Congrats Vic! https://t.co/ohYzcv5Cri
— Bob Weeks (@BobWeeksTSN) April 2, 2026
A true gentleman. The gold standard in curling . And a proud and longtime supporter of @SpecialOCanada https://t.co/e7s8K7KIsM
— Jennifer Hedger (@jenniferhedger) April 2, 2026
“Make the Final.” What a run by an absolute gentleman. Such a gifted pro and a kind human. Congrats Mr. Rauter. Fortunate to get to know you over the decades at TSN. Be well, enjoy the next chapter. https://t.co/oZhDlFbl8j
— Wray Morrison (@WrayMorrison) April 2, 2026
Multiple generations of an entire nation considered Vic the ultimate authority and voice of his sport. If the soundtrack of a curling moment had his signature timbre, it became A-list. Synonymous with his network and his sport, no one was held in higher esteem. Any broadcaster… https://t.co/c1x5rFzWtP
— gary lawless (@garylawless) April 2, 2026
🐐 Vic you will be missed. ❤️ I’ll never forget being in a hospital bed in Edmonton battling cancer - listening to Vic, Ray - Linda & how they got me through those painful days of chemotherapy. The fact I got to work with him years later is a dream. 🐐 🥌 all the best my man! 🙏🏻 https://t.co/fa9TJL3sJP
— Bryan Mudryk (@BryanMudryk) April 2, 2026
Thank you, @TSNVicRauter. There will never be another one like you. https://t.co/zGQSSCd1n6
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) April 2, 2026
The sound of curling, to me. Thanks for everything, Vic Rauter. https://t.co/FkcI1tuS0V
— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) April 2, 2026
Icon is the only fitting word to use here. Couldn’t imagine the sport without you! We hope you MAKE THE FINAL few games count 😊 https://t.co/owrXaxrog2
— Grand Slam of Curling (@grandslamcurl) April 2, 2026
An absolute legend. https://t.co/UWKCTPkJod
— Dustin Nielson (@nielsonTSN1260) April 2, 2026
Make the final…
— Mike Hogan🇨🇦 (@MikeHoganArgos) April 2, 2026
Congrats on the run Victor. Sharing the radio booth with you provided a total of zero dull moments. Cheers my friend. https://t.co/tn0f6eqAhv
What a pro.. Just by osmosis, his soccer call helped formulate how I call those games. Even got the chance to do a few Sportscentres with him. https://t.co/nMT8TUwFau
— Blake Price (@justBlakePrice) April 2, 2026
Congratulations Vic and a great career. “Make the Final!!” https://t.co/u7PDnUxjkD
— Joe Bowen (@Bonsie1951) April 2, 2026
Make the Final, a legendary career. Congrats Vic! https://t.co/CKOjhPkDXq
— Chris Cuthbert (@CCpxpSN) April 2, 2026
