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Pierre Houde

Pierre Houde is a Canadian sports broadcaster best known as the French-language play-by-play voice of the Montreal Canadiens on RDS since 1989.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Pierre Houde is a Canadian sports broadcaster, best known as the French-language play-by-play voice of the Montreal Canadiens on RDS since 1989. He has also covered Formula One racing and multiple Olympic Games, and received the 2024 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Broadcasting career

Houde built a long career in sports broadcasting and became the French-language play-by-play announcer for Canadiens telecasts on RDS in 1989. He has called thousands of hockey games and has also worked on other major sporting events, including Formula One and the Olympics.

Recognition

In 2024, Houde received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame and the NHL Broadcasters Association. The award is given annually to a broadcaster for outstanding contributions to hockey and broadcasting.

Role in Quebec sports media

Houde is one of the most recognizable sports voices in Quebec, especially for Canadiens fans. Coverage about his career highlights his long tenure, distinctive style, and broad popularity across French- and English-speaking audiences.

Olympic and motorsport coverage

Beyond hockey, Houde has been a prominent voice for Formula One racing and has served as an announcer for several Olympic Games. These roles broadened his profile beyond NHL broadcasting.

Key facts

French-language broadcaster for Montreal Canadiens games on RDS since 1989.
Received the 2024 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for contributions to hockey broadcasting.
Known for distinctive Canadiens goal call, “Et le but!”.
Also covered Formula One racing and multiple Olympic Games.
Major figure in Quebec sports media and among the best-known French-language hockey voices in Canada.

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Canadian context

Houde is a major figure in Canadian sports broadcasting, especially in Quebec, where his French-language Canadiens coverage has been a fixture since 1989.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pierre Houde?

Pierre Houde is a Canadian sports broadcaster best known for calling Montreal Canadiens games in French on RDS.

What is Pierre Houde known for?

He is known for his Canadiens play-by-play work, his catchphrase “Et le but!”, and his long career in hockey broadcasting.

When did Pierre Houde start broadcasting Canadiens games?

He began calling Canadiens games on RDS in 1989.

What award did Pierre Houde win in 2024?

He received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his contributions to hockey broadcasting.

Does Pierre Houde work only in hockey?

No. He has also covered Formula One racing and multiple Olympic Games.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Houde
Supports: Birth date, Canadian nationality, RDS role, Canadiens coverage since 1989, and 2024 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.
NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/news/legendary-montreal-canadiens-broadcaster-pierre-houde-extra-humbled-to-win-hewitt-award
Supports: Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, Canadiens coverage since 1989, and award context.
Hockey Canada — https://www.hockeycanada.ca/fr-ca/news/entretien-avec-pierre-houde-2025-ifd
Supports: Approximate number of games called, Olympic coverage, and 2024 Foster Hewitt recognition.
Radio-Canada — https://www.ici.radio-canada.ca/info/breve/11149/temple-renommee-lnh-hockey-pierre-houde
Supports: RDS Canadiens voice since 1989, 2024 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award, and recognition among francophone recipients.
NHL.com (French) — https://www.nhl.com/fr/news/pierre-houde-recoit-le-prix-commemoratif-foster-hewitt
Supports: RDS tenure since 1989, approximate number of hockey games called, and 2024 award presentation details.