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January 27, 2026 4:43 pm  #1


Teacher Gets His Leafs Tribute Song Played During Sportsnet Broadcast

It was a dream come true for a full time teacher and part-time musician in Niagara On The Lake. Ryan Gaio submitted a tune called "Always on Your Side" to be considered as bumper music for a Hockey Night In Canada broadcast and was stunned when it was played not only during a Toronto game, but also that same night during the Canucks-Oilers game. 

He's a die hard Leaf fan and was thrilled to hear it used twice in one night. He says it's a dream come true - second only to the Leafs actually winning the Cup. Judging by this year, that request may take a little longer. 

Teacher's song scores a hat trick with Sportsnet