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David Amber
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Amber at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival
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| Born | April 21, 1971 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Sportscaster |
| Employer | Rogers Media |
David Amber (born April 21, 1971) is a Canadian sportscaster. He is a host and reporter for Sportsnet, a major sports channel in Canada. Many people know him from his time on NHL On the Fly on the NHL Network. He also hosted shows like Gate 5 Live and Raptors Pregame on NBA TV Canada. Before joining Sportsnet, he worked as an anchor and reporter for ESPN in the United States.
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David Amber's Career Journey
David Amber has been a familiar face in sports broadcasting for many years. He started his career by covering big games and events.
Early Career in Sports
Amber began appearing on ESPN networks in 2002. He was based in Toronto, Canada, but his work was seen across North America. He helped report for popular shows like SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight. He also covered college basketball for College GameDay.
Since 2006, Amber worked as a reporter, bringing live updates from major sports events. He covered the exciting NBA Finals and the MLB postseason. He also reported from the sidelines during NCAA football games.
Before joining ESPN, Amber worked for TSN in Toronto. This was from 1997 to 2002. At TSN, he reported from two Olympic Games. He also covered several World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, and NBA Finals. From 1999 to 2001, he was a courtside reporter for Toronto Raptors basketball games.
Hosting Hockey Shows
David Amber joined the NHL Network before the 2010–11 NHL season. He became the host of NHL Tonight. He also helped host the Network's coverage of big NHL events.
In 2011, he joined the famous Hockey Night in Canada team. This show is a Canadian tradition for hockey fans.
When Rogers Media got the rights to show all national NHL games in 2014, Amber moved to Sportsnet. He became a reporter for their hockey coverage.
From 2016 to 2022, he was the main studio host for the late game of Hockey Night in Canada. He also filled in for other hosts on Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey. From 2022 to 2024, Amber was the main studio host for Rogers Monday Night Hockey.
Education and Background
David Amber studied at McGill University in Montreal, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1993. He then went on to get a Master of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University in 1995. This education helped him prepare for his career in sports reporting.
David Amber's Family Life
David Amber is married and has two children. His older sister, Jeannine Amber, is also a successful writer. She graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is an award-winning Senior Writer at Essence magazine, which is based in New York City. She has also written an award-winning book.
