Shorsey Season 3's Genius Bedard & Gretzky References Explained & Why They're So Important

Summary Shoresy season 3 teaser reveals the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs competing in the National Senior Tournament.

Shoresy starts trash-talking by referencing Connor Bedard and Wayne Gretzky — two Canadian generational hockey talents.

As it expands its audience, Shoresy must aim to balance hockey and Canadian culture with broader themes like team spirit and romance in its storytelling approach.

Shoresy referencing Connor Bedard and Wayne Gretzky in the Shoresy season 3 teaser is big for everyone who enjoys the Letterkenny spinoff. Shoresy season 2 ended with the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs winning over the Soo Hunt, effectively setting up their next goal. Admittedly, the Shoresy season 2 finale could have worked as a satisfying series send-off. Jared Keeso's Shoresy already accomplished his main goal upon moving to Sudbury. However, instead of wrapping up with a celebratory shot of the squad, the season 2 finale's last moments set up season 3, with Nat confirming that the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs will be competing in the National Senior Tournament.

Based on the Shoresy season 3 teaser, the boys are pumped up to play again on the ice. In the clip, Shoresy and the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs walk down the tunnel and onto the ice for a new game. It's safe to say that this is for one of their games in the National Senior Tournament where they will face off against teams from across Canada, such as Charlottetown Reds, Brooks Barrelmen, and Vaughan Canadesi, as well as a rematch with the Soo Hunt. Before the game even begins, however, Shoresy begins to trash talk.

Shoresy season 3 will premiere on May 24th on Crave and begin streaming on Hulu on June 21.

Who Are Shoresy Season 3’s Connor Bedard And Wayne Gretzky

Shoresy Name-Drops Bedard And Gretzky In His Chirps.

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Somehow, Shoresy zeroes in on someone wearing the number 98. This sets him off in a tirade that includes referencing two of the best Canadian hockey players — Connor Bedard and Wayne Gretzky. Shoresy begins by telling him to "get Bedard's number off your back," referring to the fact that Bedard wears that number. Before becoming the 1st overall draft pick of 2023 in the NHL, however, Bedard was already an elite player. He won multiple championships for Canada as part of the Canadian national under-18 team Canadian national junior team. He is regarded as a generational talent in the sport.

Shoresy then starts making comparisons to Gretzky. This time, however, the Sudbury Blueberry Bulldogs captain becomes more creative. Unlike Bedard, Gretzky didn't sport the number 98, but he wore 99. Known as "The Great One," Gretzky is deemed the greatest hockey player of all time. Aside from multiple Stanley Cups, he also holds several career records, including the most career goals with 894. Only Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin comes close to this record with a current tally of 853 goals. Regardless, Shoresy uses Gretzky's talent to mock his opponent's audacity to wear a number so close to "The Great One's."

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How Shoresy Season 3 Can Broaden Its Base Without Losing Its Canadian Roots

Shoresy Is Expanding Its Reach Thanks To Hulu.

Shoresy has featured several real-life hockey personalities, so it's curious if they can pull either Bedard or Gretzky to appear. Regardless, however, the Shoresy season 3 trailer name-dropping both Canadian players is an indication that it will further lean on two of its signature storytelling aspects — hockey and Canadian culture. That said, with the show gaining traction outside the Great White North with its availability on Hulu, the challenge is not to alienate people who aren't well-versed in those topics without losing its identity.

The key is to balance its storytelling with deep-cut Easter eggs for its established fan base and broader themes like team spirit, family, and romance.

The key is to balance its storytelling with deep-cut Easter eggs for its established fan base and broader themes like team spirit, family, and romance. While new viewers can familiarize themselves with hockey terms or Canadian references, universal arcs that are relatable to almost everyone can make the show appealing to a much bigger audience. Luckily for Shoresy, it already has those elements embedded in the last two seasons. All it needs to do moving forward is continue developing those plots as well.

Shoresy seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Hulu.