[Rush's Neil Peart to Record New Version of The Hockey Theme for TSN]

According to a press release from earlier today, Neil Peart will be recording a special new version of The Hockey Theme for The Sports Network (TSN). The Hockey Theme is a Canadian theme song written in 1968 by Dolores Claman and is often referred to as Canada's second national anthem. From the release:

... In addition to assembling a team of top recording engineers and musicians to assist on the recording, Peart has commissioned DW Drums to create a special hockey-themed drum kit specifically for his unique version of the song.

Peart's version of the theme song will be used during NHL broadcasts on both TSN and RDS throughout the remainder of the NHL season. Details on when the song will debut will be announced at a later date.

As Peart explains, "having started out as a Canadian kid who skated on his ankles, and never made a hockey team, it is particularly sweet to be invited to be a part of this national institution - if not on skates, then on drums, performing Canada's 'second national anthem.' At last I've made the Big Leagues!"

"To have a music legend and a member of Canada's rock royalty like Neil Peart record his version of The Hockey Theme speaks volumes about the song's place in psyche of hockey fans across the country and around the world," said Mark Milliere, Vice-President, Production, TSN. "It is an honour to have Neil put his rock spin on this iconic tune and we're extremely excited to add his interpretation to our NHL ON TSN broadcasts." ...

Thanks to RushFanForever for the heads up.

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