– Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery joins Sportsnet’s broadcast as analyst –
-Alpine skiing veteran Brian Stemmle tests his luck on the Crashed Ice track as a part of Saturday’s broadcast –
– Canadian Kyle Croxall looks to defend his title –
TORONTO (March 13, 2013) Daredevils unite! It’s a battle of guts and glory when Red Bull Crashed Ice slides into Quebec City for the final race of the 2012-13 season. Sportsnet provides fans with trackside seats for the high-octane, downhill ice cross event, with live coverage on Saturday, March 16 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE, streamed live on sportsnet.ca and available on RogersAnyplaceTV.com.
Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery returns for his second year as Sportsnet analyst for the big event. Best known for his memorable gold medal victory in men’s skeleton at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Montgomery will be joined by analyst and four-time Olympian Brian Stemmle, host Alyson Lozoff, and Ken Reid, who will call the play-by-play.
“Red Bull Crashed Ice in Quebec City is something to really look forward to at the end of skeleton season,” said Montgomery. “I love the event and the atmosphere. This year promises to be the best yet and I’m glad to be back with the Sportsnet crew calling the action in the heart of Quebec City.”
As part of Saturday’s broadcast, Stemmle – member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team for 14 years – will trade in his skis for skates to test his luck on the Crashed Ice track, offering viewers a first-hand view of the treacherous course.
More than 100,000 spectators will be cheering on Canadian competitor Kyle Croxall as he looks for a repeat championship win on the picturesque track that weaves through old town Quebec City and along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. Following a disappointing outing earlier this month in Lausanne, Switzerland where he finished in 20th place, Croxall will need to make up the points in order to defeat strong contenders Cameron Naaz (USA) and Derek Wedge (Switzerland) for a shot at the 2013 Crashed Ice title.
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