Here’s the latest I can confirm about Alain Crête:
Alain Crête has publicly announced his retirement from television after a long career with RDS. His final Canadiens game aired on April 14, 2026, with further World Championship coverage planned before he leaves the network [sources indicate retirement confirmations and end-of-term coverage in spring 2026].[1][3][4]
The retirement marks the end of a 30+ year tenure as a prominent studio host and on-air figure for Canadiens broadcasts, with discussions surrounding who might replace him following his departure.[3][4]
Context around timing: Crête indicated he would continue to appear for World Championship assignments in May 2026 and then retire after the 2025-26 season, aligning with the end of the NHL broadcasting contract cycle discussed in coverage.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can compile a brief timeline of Crête’s career highlights and provide links to the key articles for verification.
alain crête is nearing a career-ending moment that lands at a notable inflection point for RDS and for viewers who have followed his long run on hockey coverage. The network said Thursday that he will retire after more than 30 years with the Réseau des sports, closing a chapter that has stretched across generations of …
www.el-balad.comIt's official. Alain Crête, who has been hosting the Canadiens' games (pre-game and intermission segments on RDS) for a long time, has confirmed that he is retiring.
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www.985fm.caIt’s official. Alain Crête, who has been hosting the Canadiens’ games (pre-game and intermission segments on RDS) for a long time, has confirmed that he is retiring. The game on April 14 against the Flyers will be his last covering the Canadiens—and tonight will be his final home game. He will also cover World Championship […]
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www.habsolumentfan.comFor the past few days, Paul Arcand’s retirement has been the hot topic in the Quebec media world. The “king of the airwaves” has hung up his microphone, as he delivered his last show yesterday.
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