[OBIT] “Hockey Night In Canada” composer dies @ 94

Dolores Claman, ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ theme song composer, dies at 94

TORONTO — Dolores Claman, the woman behind the catchy tune that used to introduce CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts, has died at 94.

Claman was working for Maclaren Advertising in 1968 when she was hired to write the theme song that opened CBC’s “Hockey Night in Canada” broadcasts.

She never expected the song, often called Canada’s second anthem, to become as successful as it did and said it wasn’t until at least 10 years after the tune’s debut that she really realized its popularity.

And it was a shame with the CBC decided to replace it.  Not many fans were happy with it was announced.

…licensing rights for the beloved track were sold to CTV in 2008, when Claman and the music agency representing her were unable to negotiate a deal with CBC.