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Gino Reda Biography

Birth Name:Gino Reda

Birth Place:England, United Kingdom

Fast Facts

  • For over 15 years, he has coordinated efforts with World Vision Canada to raise money and awareness for children living in impoverished countries
  • Has helped to raise awareness for children's rehabilition programs from Bloorview Children's Hospital for more than 13 years
  • He is a member of the SickKids Foundation Constellation of Stars, as part of a a long-term commitment to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
  • In 2005, he received the National Volunteer of the Year award by Special Olympics Canada, honoring his volunteer work which began in 1997
  • Attended college at Ontario Bible College (now Tyndale University College and Seminary), where he won the Evangelism Award in 1981 as a freshman
  • Though born in England, he is of Italian descent
  • After moving to Canada in the 1960s, he worked as a play-by-play announcer for several teams, including the Humber College Hawks and the Canadian National Soccer League
  • His first position with The Sports Network was as a reporter for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, Korea
  • Best known as the host of "That's Hockey" on The Sports Network
  • He is also the host of weekly radio series Junior Hockey Magazine, which shares stories from the Canadian Hockey League
  • Prior to hosting "That's Hockey," he served as the head anchor of "SportCentre," hosting more than 3,000 shows over the course of 12 years