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In The Colts Alumni: Dan Allaire
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Allaire really looked forward to calling
ZONE By Staff Writer games at the Pembroke Memorial Centre
saying, “It reminded me of the old-school
barn, like the Si Miller Arena was and
an Allaire spent parts of four seasons
Dcalling Cornwall Colts games for
updates and expansions. The vantage point
either The Jewel 1220AM or Cogeco from could have been if it had gotten proper
2000-2004. Allaire performed as a colour of the ice was perfect as well.”
commentator or host alongside David Allaire remains in touch with many
Murphy, Shawna Mecteau, Hugh Primeau,
With Justin Roethlingshoefer results we would have never seen Colts alumni he met prior to, during his
and Thom Racine. game-calling days, as well as after he
come to life.
ith Halloween just having past, This doesn’t mean you should Allaire smiles when remembering stopped calling games. “The two I’m likely
Wwe are used to seeing people being on the air when the Colts won the the closest with still today and chat with
change who you are. Rather, you frequently enough are Jesse Winchester
dress up or put on a different persona should become more of who you are Bogart Cup (the CJHL/CCHL league and Hugo Boisvert.”
for a night or weekend. It’s innate in championship). “All my memories are
authentically and give yourself the good ones from the broadcast booth,” said
us to get excited and feel empowered confidence with the characteristics Allaire. “I enjoyed getting to know the Since his days following the Colts,
when we are in a different “skin”. Allaire’s broadcasting career shifted from
you see in someone else. For example, players and working on the two Fred Page the broadcast booth to the local radio
There is a well-documented Beyoncé has an alter ego - look up Cup committees (2003 & 2015), as well as morning show. Prior to his current run
phenomenon outlining this. It’s “Sasha Fierce”. You probably don’t the Royal Bank Cup committee (2008).” alongside Bill Halman on BOOM 101.9,
called the alter ego effect. I had the know that name, but every time you Getting to know the players and their Allaire worked the morning show with
privilege of working with the creator see Beyoncé on stage, that’s who you families was a key to his success as a Chuck Phillips on The Jewel AM 1220, and
of the alter ego, Todd Herman, for 15 are seeing. This persona allows her to colour commentator. “I needed the extra he was nicknamed “The Squish” on Rock
years during my hockey and coaching get out of her insecurities and truly info to help fans and listeners get to know 101.9 alongside Mike Rose – together they
career. He not only wrote two New perform only the way Beyoncé can. the team beyond what they did on the ice,” were Rosie and The Squish.
York Times best sellers, but also I have an alter ego, I made him said Allaire. “We chatted about everything Allaire also currently continues to expand
created the show that’s just recently up and he is a combination of The from hopeful scholarships to universities, his award-winning stand-up comedy career
started on NBC. their families, and other quirks they had with performances throughout Eastern
Rock and Mark Wahlberg. He is a
You see, when we dress up or fit and strong businessman that has outside of hockey. Ontario and into Montreal.
pretend to be someone else, but charisma and invests intelligently.
maintain our characteristics, it can He doesn’t hold back and only has
drastically improve our performance. one gear. Everyone loves him and he
Forever athletes, actors, artists, and is a maverick leader who loves Jesus
performers of all kinds have used and exudes unforgettable energy and
this tactic to ensure they were able follow through. Now, I really am
to deliver consistent and powerful that person but having the alter ego
performances. But how does this allows me to perform at the higher
apply to everyday life? level of consciousness, creating the
We often see ourselves as one reality and the results.
thing. We pigeonhole ourselves; we To create your alter ego, think
stop dreaming and thinking bigger about what characteristics you love in
simply because the fear of failing someone you admire, something you
stares us back in our face. So, we possess or something you may think
play small and never leave that job you don’t. Create this character and Photo Submitted
to pursue our passion. We never start then ACT in that character. You’ll be
that side hustle. We never go on that surprised as to what occurs.
trip. We never open that school or say Remember success is different. So
what we really want to that loved one. be different. Own it.
However, if we were to use the alter
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