TORONTO — Alberta native Salim Valji (above) has joined TSN as its new Calgary correspondent.
Valji is assuming the former role of long-time TSN correspondent Jermain Franklin, who moved to Toronto in August 2020 to become a host of TSN’s SportsCentre.
In his new role, which starts today, Valji will deliver regular reports on the Calgary Flames and Stampeders, as well as breaking sports stories from across the Calgary metropolitan area and southern Alberta. A skilled multiplatform reporter, Valji provides daily team coverage of games, transactions and features.
He also specializes in delivering stories beyond the score sheet, covering topics such as inclusivity, racism, lifestyle and community work. In June 2020, Valji broke the news of the creation of the Hockey Diversity Alliance for the New York Times.
“TSN has a long tradition of excellence in sports journalism and storytelling, and I can’t wait to contribute. Calgary is a wonderful city with a passionate fan base, and I’m thrilled to develop a relationship with the fans and be their prime source for Calgary sports news,” said Valji, in the press release announcing his new position.
“Salim is a talented reporter who demonstrates passion and professionalism in delivering the stories that matter most,” said Nathalie Cook, vice-president of TSN. “He will be a valued addition to our team, delivering trusted breaking news and telling compelling stories across our platforms.”
Prior to joining TSN, Valji contributed stories to the New York Times, The Canadian Press, Montreal Gazette, CBC, CTV, Sporting News and ESPN. He has also worked as an associate producer and statistician for TSN’s regional coverage of the Montreal Canadiens.
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