Halford & Brough in the Morning Batch Talks Canucks + What We Learned
Mar 11, 2026
Brendan Batchelor, radio play-by-play voice for the Vancouver Canucks, shares his game-day prep and recovery routine. He talks media access late in the season and watching young defensemen like Zev Booyam and Tom Välinder take risks. He highlights Elias Pettersson’s growing physical and defensive role and discusses leadership chances for emerging players.
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Protect Your Voice During Play-By-Play Broadcasts
- Stay hydrated and use lozenges to protect your voice during long broadcasts.
- Brendan Batchelor drinks multiple liters during games and uses Fisherman's Friends and tea with honey when his voice falters.
Analyze Players Not Team Wins Down The Stretch
- Late-season coverage shifts from team results to individual player development.
- Brendan Batchelor focuses on youngsters like Zev Booyah and Tom Vilanders to evaluate growth opportunities and power-play reps.
Physical Defensemen Anchor A Young Defensive Core
- Physical, defensive defensemen can be underrated yet crucial in a youth movement.
- Brendan Batchelor highlights Elias Pettersson's recent physical play and role as a potential penalty killer and culture anchor.