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Gene Principe is a Canadian sports reporter and broadcaster, who is the current host of Edmonton Oilers broadcasts on Sportsnet. He is best known for his frequent use of puns and props during his pre-game segments. He joined sporstnet in 2001.

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Gene Principe Biography and Career

Gene Principe, a Canadian sports reporter and broadcaster, is widely known as the current host of Edmonton Oilers broadcasts on Sportsnet. His distinctive style of incorporating puns and props during his pre-game segments has become a signature of his on-air presence.

Principe joined Sportsnet in 2001 and has been giving Oilers fans an exciting front-row seat to all the hockey action.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Principe embarked on his broadcasting journey as a radio and television reporter at CFJC TV in Kamloops, BC, after completing his studies at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

His career took him to various Canadian cities, including stints as a reporter for CFRN TV in Edmonton, CFCN TV in Lethbridge, AB, and CKND TV in Winnipeg, before he made the move to Toronto to join the Global TV broadcast team.

However, in 2001, Principe found his way back to his hometown when he signed on with Sportsnet as the game night host and reporter for the Edmonton Oilers regional broadcasts.

Throughout his career, Principe has received recognition for his dedication to reporting and contribution to the network, earning the prestigious Sportsnet News Hound Award in 2004.

His impressive resume includes covering major sporting events such as the World Series in 2004, reporting from NHL player’s European tour in the same year, providing coverage for numerous Stanley Cup finals and NHL Drafts, reporting on hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and covering various events, including cycling, at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Gene Principe Age

He was born February 26, 1967 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is  54 years old as of 2022.

Gene Principe Family

Principe was born in Edmonton to Gina and Franco Principe, who were immigrants from Italy. His mother Gina was a seamstress, while his father Franco was a carpenter. More updates on his family will be out.

Gene Principe Wife

Principe is married to Karen Principe, who he met during his time in Winnipeg; A former dental hygienist, Karen Principe was elected to Edmonton City Council as the councillor for Ward tastawiyiniwak in 2021.