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Why do American hockey players sound so Canadian?

Why do American hockey players sound so Canadian?

Mornings with Simi

February 17, 20258m 52sbonus

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Show Notes

Linguist and former hockey player Andrew Bray investigated how hockey-specific slang and Canadian English features influence American players’ speech.

Initially studying sports jargon, Bray shifted focus after being asked why American players sound like “fake Canadians.”

Guest: Dr. Andrew Bray - Visiting Assistant Professor in the Linguistics Department at Carleton College

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