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Roger Brulotte

Roger Brulotte was a Canadian baseball broadcaster, analyst, and sports journalist from Montreal, Quebec.

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

Roger Brulotte (4 January 1947 – 20 March 2026) was a Canadian baseball broadcaster, analyst, and sports journalist from Montreal, Quebec. He became especially well known in Quebec as the longtime French-language voice associated with the Montreal Expos and later baseball coverage on RDS and TVA Sports.

Early life and career

Born in Montreal in 1947, Brulotte became involved with the Montreal Expos organization in 1969. His early work included scouting and other club-related roles before he moved into broadcasting.

Broadcasting career

Brulotte became a prominent French-language baseball voice in Quebec, particularly through his work with the Expos, RDS, CKAC, and TVA Sports. He was widely recognized for his energetic style and memorable catchphrases.

Cultural impact

Beyond game coverage, Brulotte became a familiar figure in Quebec sports culture. His role in Expos broadcasting and his involvement in the creation of Youppi! contributed to his legacy.

Death and legacy

Brulotte died in 2026 at age 79. Canadian baseball and hockey organizations publicly recognized him as an important figure in Quebec sports media.

Key facts

  • Roger Brulotte was a Canadian sports broadcaster best known for baseball coverage in Quebec.
  • He joined the Montreal Expos organization in 1969, initially working in scouting and later in sales, marketing, and media roles.
  • He became the Expos’ French-language play-by-play announcer on RDS in 1990.
  • He was known for the home-run catchphrase “Bonsoir, elle est partie!”
  • He participated in the creation process of the Expos mascot Youppi! in 1979.
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Canadian context

He was a major figure in Quebec sports media and a recognizable voice for French-speaking Canadian baseball fans, especially through the Montreal Expos and later Canadian baseball broadcasts.

Frequently asked questions

who is Roger Brulotte
Roger Brulotte was a Canadian baseball broadcaster, analyst, and journalist from Montreal, best known for his work covering the Montreal Expos in French.
what team did Roger Brulotte play for
He is not documented as a professional hockey player; the available sources describe him as a broadcaster who worked with the Montreal Expos and other baseball coverage.
is Roger Brulotte still with RDS
No. Sources say he worked at RDS, but he died on 20 March 2026 at age 79.
how old is Roger Brulotte
Roger Brulotte was 79 when he died in 2026.
what is Roger Brulotte known for
He is known for being a prominent French-language baseball broadcaster in Quebec, especially as a voice of the Montreal Expos and for the catchphrase “Bonsoir, elle est partie!”
did Roger Brulotte play in the NHL
No. The available sources identify him as a baseball broadcaster, not a hockey player, and do not show any NHL playing career.

References

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/fr/canadiens/news/les-canadiens-en-deuil-suite-au-deces-de-rodger-brulotte
    Supports: Death, age, Montreal birth, RDS role, Quebec media significance, and Youppi! involvement
  2. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/the-canadiens-mourn-the-loss-of-rodger-brulotte
    Supports: Death, age, Montreal birth, RDS role, career overview, and legacy
  3. HockeyDB — https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=143548
    Supports: Junior hockey record with the Laval Saints and no NHL playing record shown
  4. Parc Olympique de Montréal — https://parcolympique.qc.ca/souvenirs-des-expos-entrevue-avec-rodger-brulotte/
    Supports: Brulotte's account of starting with the Expos in 1969
  5. Baseball-Reference Bullpen — https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Rodger_Brulotte
    Supports: Broadcaster reputation, Montreal Expos association, and promotion of baseball in Quebec
  6. TSN — https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/article/brulotte-beloved-voice-of-baseball-in-quebec-dies-at-79/
    Supports: Career summary, catchphrase, Expos beginnings, RDS and TVA Sports work, and age at death