George Matthews (broadcaster)
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George Matthews is currently the radio play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets, an NHL franchise. He has held this position since the team's inaugural 2000-01 season.
Entering his 30th season of hockey broadcasting, he is known for his passionate broadcast style and also his penchant for rhyme.
He can currently be heard on the Blue Jackets Radio Network through flagship stations WBNS (AM 1460) and WWCD (FM 101.1).
In addition to calling play-by-play action, he also is a regular contributor to the "Between the Pipes" radio show that airs weekly on WBNS during the hockey season.
[edit] Catch phrases
Matthews' trademark is his ability for improvised rhyme. Some examples:
"What a steal, that's the deal!"
"Hey hey, whaddya say?" - in reference to an exceptional play.
"Ka-Ching It's CASH, RICK NAAAAAAASH!"
"Holy Moley, what a goalie!"
"Goodness Gracious, Leclaire's Sensatious!"
Matthews is also known for referring to a goal as "burying the biscuit" or "burying the stash" (specifically when referring to left wing Rick Nash.
