The speaker, Trevor Linden, is introducing Michael Buble at Canada's Walk of Fame. Linden shares his personal connection with Buble, who grew up in Burnaby, BC, and was a hockey fan. He mentions Buble's passion for music and hockey, and how he dreamed of playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Linden also shares how Buble's hockey career has taught him the value of teamwork and humility, which he brings to his musical career. He mentions Buble's involvement in a project to reimagine Elvis Presley's recordings, where Buble added his vocals to the song "Fever". This project was a success, scoring the top spot in the UK and Australia. Linden concludes by expressing his happiness for Buble and his family, and wishing him a good night.
1. The speaker is welcoming back to Canada's Walk of Fame and introducing Captain Canuck, Mr. Trevor Linden.
2. Trevor Linden is a hockey player who has also had a distinguished sports career and ongoing charitable work.
3. He was born in Coover, Burnaby, BC and had two passions as a child: music and hockey.
4. He attended almost every Vancouver Canucks game at the Pacific Coliseum and dreamed of playing for or owning his favorite team.
5. He practiced his big slap shot and wanted to be like Gary Lupul, Patrick Sundstrom, or Ivanhoe Lenka.
6. He was named Michael Buble, which he thought was cool because it sounded like Yuri Bubela, a famous Czech defenseman who played for the Canucks in the mid 80s.
7. He never played for the Canucks but is a good hockey player.
8. Hockey has taught him the value of teamwork and humility, which he brings to his musical career.
9. He was part of a project where an album of Elvis Presley's recordings was reimagined and he added his vocals to the classic song "Fever".
10. The album scored top spot in the UK and Australia.
11. His musical hits have been bigger than he could have ever imagined.
12. He congratulates his fellow inductees and feels like a legendary sports icon.
13. He comes from a long line of fishermen and learned some of life's greatest lessons from his family.
14. He has performed thousands of shows all over the world, sold millions of records in 60 countries, won a bunch of awards, and is deeply grateful for his success.
15. He is thankful to the former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, David Foster, and the legendary Paul Anka who guided him and helped him learn the ropes of the music industry.
16. He is thankful to Mr. Bruce Allen, who started as his manager and became his friend and hero.
17. He feels all alone despite being surrounded by a million people.
18. He has seen the wonders of the world but feels most at home in Canada, his beloved country.
19. He is the proudest boy in the room and is happy to be receiving this honor.