Latest News About Alain Crête

Here’s the latest on Alain Crête:

• Alain Crête has announced his retirement from television after more than 30 years with RDS. His final Canadiens game as a broadcaster is scheduled for April 14, 2026, with additional World Championship assignments in May before leaving the network.[1][2]

• The retirement marks the end of a long era as a pioneer in NHL game presentation and Canadiens coverage on RDS. His replacement at RDS for Canadiens broadcasts has not been officially announced as of now.[2]

• Crête’s plan is to wrap up his on-air duties with the Canadiens, then transition to final World Championship assignments in May 2026, and depart following the current NHL broadcasting contract’s timeline.[4][2]

Notes:

• Coverage of this development originated from multiple outlets in early April 2026, with confirmations public around April 8–9, 2026.[1][2]
• Some articles mention broader context about RDS’s contract timing and potential implications for replacing Crête, but no definitive successor has been named publicly yet.[2]

If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of Crête’s career highlights and a quick fan guide to his most iconic on-air moments.