The game will be called in the Plains Cree language, and APTN and Sportsnet say the broadcast will mark the first time an NHL game has aired on television in a Cree language. He has called many Indigenous hockey tournaments over the years and sometimes dabbles in play-by-play Cree during local games. Kevin Saunders is a teacher from Norway House who is part of a team working to bring the Cree language back to his community. "We're honouring our ancestors that have spoken in the Indigenous language, we're celebrating the talent that speak in their Indigenous language and we're going inspire others to speak in their Indigenous language," said Audette. "Sunday's game is a monumental occasion for us to come together to cover this programming in an Indigenous language."

Source: CBC News March 24, 2019 00:36 UTC