Crazy Canucks
Encyclopedia
The Crazy Canucks was a group of Canadian
alpine ski racers
who rose to prominence in the World Cup
during the 1970s and 80s. Dave Irwin
, Dave Murray
, Steve Podborski
, Jim Hunter
and Ken Read
earned themselves a reputation for fast and seemingly reckless skiing.
In 2006, it was announced that the four original Crazy Canucks would be receiving stars on Canada's Walk of Fame
. They would all be inducted as one group. The only other skier on the walk is Canadian skiing legend Nancy Greene
.
in Canada
. The film was directed by Randy Bradshaw and starred Lucas Bryant
(Read), Curtis Harrison
(Podborski), Kyle Labine
(Murray) and Robert Tinkler
(Irwin).
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
alpine ski racers
Alpine skiing
Alpine skiing is the sport of sliding down snow-covered hills on skis with fixed-heel bindings. Alpine skiing can be contrasted with skiing using free-heel bindings: Ski mountaineering and nordic skiing – such as cross-country; ski jumping; and Telemark. In competitive alpine skiing races four...
who rose to prominence in the World Cup
Alpine skiing World Cup
The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup is the top international circuit of alpine skiing competitions, launched in 1966 by a group of ski racing friends and experts which included French journalist Serge Lang and the alpine ski team directors from France and the USA...
during the 1970s and 80s. Dave Irwin
Dave Irwin
Dave Irwin is a former alpine ski racer who represented Canada at two Winter Olympic Games and won a World Cup. He was one of the "Crazy Canucks", a group of Canadian downhill racers who rose to prominence on the World Cup circuit in the late 1970s...
, Dave Murray
Dave Murray (skier)
Dave Murray was an alpine ski racer. He was noted for being a member of the Crazy Canucks, the Canadian downhill racers of the late 1970s and early 1980s known for their fearless racing style...
, Steve Podborski
Steve Podborski
Stephen Gregory Podborski, is a Canadian former World Cup and Olympic downhill ski racer with Ukrainian ancestry.-Racing career:...
, Jim Hunter
Jim Hunter (skier)
Jim Hunter , nicknamed "Jungle Jim", is a former Canadian alpine ski racer who represented Canada at two Winter Olympic Games in 1972 and 1976, and won a bronze medal in the 1972 World Championships...
and Ken Read
Ken Read
Ken Read, CM is a retired Canadian Olympic alpine ski racer, Corporate Director, sport advocate and international sports leader....
earned themselves a reputation for fast and seemingly reckless skiing.
In 2006, it was announced that the four original Crazy Canucks would be receiving stars on Canada's Walk of Fame
Canada's Walk of Fame
Canada's Walk of Fame , located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a walk of fame that acknowledges the achievements and accomplishments of successful Canadians...
. They would all be inducted as one group. The only other skier on the walk is Canadian skiing legend Nancy Greene
Nancy Greene
Nancy Catherine Greene, OC, OBC, OD is a Canadian Senator for British Columbia and a champion alpine skier voted as Canada's Female Athlete of the 20th Century...
.
TV film
Crazy Canucks was a TV movie named after and based on the history of the team. It was released in 20042004 in film
The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The film was directed by Randy Bradshaw and starred Lucas Bryant
Lucas Bryant
-Biography:Bryant was born in Elmira, Ontario, Canada and he currently has dual Canadian and U.S. Citizenship. His father is from North Dakota and is of Scandinavian/Finnish heritage. His mother was also born and raised in the United States...
(Read), Curtis Harrison
Curtis Harrison
Curtis Harrison is a Canadian actor born in Welland, Ontario. Harrison co-starred in the Sci-Fi series 2030 CE, has guest-starred on various television shows and has worked both in front of and behind the camera, since 2000. He is also known for playing legendary "Crazy Canuck", Steve Podborski...
(Podborski), Kyle Labine
Kyle Labine
Jonathan Kyle Labine is a Canadian actor. His brothers Tyler Labine and Cameron Labine, also work in the entertainment industry.- Filmography :-External links:...
(Murray) and Robert Tinkler
Robert Tinkler
Robert Tinkler is a Canadian actor and television actor who is primarily known for his voiceover work. He is the voice of Howie on Almost Naked Animals, Max on The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, Delete in the series of Cyberchase, Cenotaph & Brooklyn in Beyblade, Rubeus in the...
(Irwin).