It’s the end of an era.
The CBC is not renewing the license of the Hockey Night in Canada theme, a tune loved by Canadians everywhere.
But it doesn’t have to die.
Sign this petition and let the CBC know you want the HNIC theme to stay. Thanks!
We the undersigned ask the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to do whatever it takes to save the Hockey Night in Canada theme song, a beloved part of our national identity.
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Last 50 of 124 signatories
Bob J,
"This is not the way to start the season. Saturday, with no HNIC theme. Bring it back ASAP -An American/Canadian at heart"
Eric Dugas
Allan Tucker,
"This music is more important than the Canadian National Anthem. It would be easier to change the national anthem than to ditch the HNIC anthem."
John Burke,
"I've got it as a ringtone and as a ringtone it will always stay! CBC is stupid for not renewing the license agreement! It's as "un-Canadian" as punching a beaver in the face!"
Jeff Hocken,
"NOOOOO!"
Pamela Hocken,
"Da da da da DA DAH DAH!"
Andrew Fox,
"Are you insane? People won't stand for this! Keep the f*cking song!"
Roseline/Allen Low-Ken,
"Are you guys out of your mind? This is part of our heritage and of who weare as Canadians. We need to save and keep the Hockey night in Canada theme right here."
Freida Low-Ken,
""Leave it as it is, it's a trademark that's unique to Canada.""
Margaret Short,
"Hope you guys at CBC get your head back on your shoulders and realize what a big mistake you're doing!!"
Kevin Nicoll,
"Fire Scott Moore. He was out getting drunk instead of negotiating for our song."
Teri Egert,
"We need to save the hockey night in Canada theme, it is a Canadian trademark"
Zander Freund,
"????"
trish
Rob hamilton
Shannon Moore
Trevor Blazeiko,
"for shame cbc, if you want to cut costs on hnic you could start by firing elliot friedman and kelly hrudey."
Susan Middleton
Lizz Fransen
Karen Lonergan,
"We have two national anthems, this is one of them."
Lynn Mercereau,
"Thanks for taking away a great childhood memory!"
matt sellers,
"save the hnic theme!"
james kennedy,
"if it ain't broke don't fix it"
David Jones,
"booooooooooooo"
Drew Stilley,
"no theme no me watchy"
Thomas Jones
Sneha Bidnur,
"It's the only tune that both French and English Canadians can hum together. Je suis désolée."
Joseph,
"If it doesn't come back, I'm not coming back."
Douglas Stewart,
"Won't be watching HNiC without the song!"
Elizabeth Pickett,
"Pay the lady her money and give us our song!"
Kurt Braun,
"CBC is completely out of touch!!!
Scott Moore who heads CBC Sports should be fired!"
Murray King
Walter Yeung
Jackie Barrett,
"Do the honourable thing CBC, bargain with Cleman in good faith and bring back HNIC theme song.
Otherwise, TSN and other American companies will gobble HNIC.
CBC, you can afford it."
Kevin Carson,
"Listen to Canadians!!! Leave the HNIC theme song as is!!! Did none of you at the CBC think before you made this decision? We want the theme so leave it alone."
P Debay
Crystal Sherwick
Pat Shepherd,
"KEEP IT, KEEP IT, KEEP IT!! Can I make it any clearer? Stop tinkering with something that is part of our heritage and culture. If you want to change something, work on reducing government waste or getting rid of drive-throughs."
John Elnor,
"CBC,
Get ahold of a dictionary and look up the word TRADITION"
Rob Corcoran,
"There is only one HNIC theme. Pay Dolores. Settle the lawsuit. This (HNIC) is your prime revenue maker, and we are thus your most important audience. Don't mess with the HNIC theme."
Arlene Mac Donald
Chris Carlson
L.B.,
"The CBC was willing(and rightfully so) to resign Ron Maclean.. at a substantial cost.... the HNIC theme is more recognizable than Ron.... WE Must save our theme song!!!"
Lisa Osadchuk,
"Save the HNIC theme!!!! When I hear it, I know it's time for hockey."
Robin James,
"Both sides are being greedy, not a proud Canadian trait. Three themes help identify us as Canadians. Our heads and hearts would rise above the crowds upon hearing O"Canada, the HNIC theme, & Taking Care Of Business by BTO, (generational bias)."
cos,
"sell the cbc"
Todd Felton,
"Save the HNIC theme!!!"
David Ono,
"DO NOT GET RID OF IT, IT'S PART OF OUR HERITAGE."
Christina Secor,
"Everyone's grown up with Hockey Night in Canada and it's famous theme song... they can't get rid of it!?"
William Butler,
"It won't be Saturday night during hockey season without the song. It is the national anthem of hockey players and fans everywhere. Sign me, another American who loves the HNIC song."


