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Shoresy has received quite a bit of praise from critics, with many citing its salty humor and sometimes biting satire. It's also received a number of accolades for its authentic and strong portrayals of women and First Nations people in great roles. Unsurprisingly, Shoresy's success can be attributed to the talent behind it, both behind and in front of the camera. While most of them may not be household names in America, quite a few American audiences may still recognize them.
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Shoresy Actor |
Main Character Portrayed |
|---|---|
Jared Keeso |
"Shoresy" Shore |
Tasya Teles |
Nat |
Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat |
Sanguinet |
Keilani Rose |
Miigwan |
Blair Lamora |
Ziigwan |
Ryan McDonell |
Michaels |
Jared Keeso as "Shoresy" Shore
He Also Starred In Letterkenny
Actor: Jared Keeso doesn't just star in Shoresy; he also starred in Letterkenny and created both shows. Being the creator of both shows keeps Keeso busy, but audiences may recognize him from one of his first TV roles in the popular Smallville (Nate Pratt). Keeso actually played hockey as a kid with the aim of going pro, which is what gives him an edge in playing hockey players, which he's done numerous times in his acting career.
He's a prolific TV actor and writer, but Letterkenny is certainly his best-known project. Before creating and starring in Letterkenny, his longest running TV roles were in the series 2014 drama 19-2 and the 2006 family adventure Monster Warriors.
Character: Jared Keeso stars as the titular character Shoresy, a constantly chirping, trash-talking, foul-mouthed AAA hockey player. The series kicks off when Shoresy makes a deal with the team's owner that if he's put in charge of the team, they'll never lose another game. By season 4, he is trying to navigate life after playing hockey. Shoresy originated on Letterkenny. With Keeso playing Wayne there, Shoresy's face was never shown in the original series.
Tasya Teles as Nat
She Is Best-Known For The 100
Actor: Tasya Teles got her start in television by as dayplayers on numerous television shows. Based in Canada, she also appeared in several Hallmark Channel movies over the years, since the network films most of its movies in Vancouver and utilizes primarily Canadian professionals. Teles is best known for her role as Echo on The 100. Most recently, she appeared in the fourth season of Legacies as Lynn, formerly known as the Ferryman, and in a Hallmark mystery movie The Secrets of Bella Vista with Rachelle Lefevre.
Character: Tasya Teles steps into the role of Nat in Shoresy, the owner of the Sudbury Bulldogs who is just about ready to throw in the towel. Nat inherits ownership of the team from her mother and sees the team as her mother's legacy. While she loves hockey and the sense of community it provides, she also knows she can't keep pouring money into a losing team that doesn't have fans paying for tickets. She still gives Shoresy the chance to prove himself and turn the team around.
Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat as Sanguinet
He Has Appeared In Other Sports Projects
Actor: Kytwayhat is a newcomer to the field of acting, having only previously been in one episode of the TV show Tribal before landing his role on Shoresy. Since landing the part, he's also appeared in another sports project, the 2023 basketball movie Warrior Strong. Kytwayhat will soon be a familiar face to a much wider audience, however, as he appears in the role of Itsee in the Predator prequel movie Prey and the thriller Die Alone.
Character: Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat stars as Sanguinet, Shoresy's soft-spoken best friend and hockey player turned reluctant head coach of the Bulldogs. Nicknamed Sanger, he starts his time in the show as a player alongside Shoresy, but Shoresy convinces Nat to give him a chance as coach of the team instead. Sanguinet tries to motivate the team with positivity instead of anger, despite not being entirely comfortable in the role of coach instead of player.
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Keilani Rose as Miigwan & Blair Lamora as Ziigwan
Keilani Also Appeared In Flimsy As Cadence And Blair In Outlander
Actors: Keilani Rose's career has started picking up steam after being in the business for more than a decade. Audiences may recognize her from her role in the TV show Flimsy as Cadence (a show which she also directed and produced), or from her role as Katie Hamilton in the horror movie The Sinners. She's appeared in several short films and TV roles as well, but mostly as unnamed characters until now.
Blair Lamora is almost brand-new to acting, with her biggest role before this being a guest appearance as Walela in an episode of Outlander season 6. She also appeared in the series Alaska Daily and the movie Café Daughter in 2023.
Characters: It's hard to separate these two since they are a firm team in the series. Keilani Rose stars as Miigwan and Blair Lamora stars as Ziigwan in Shoresy. Miigwan and Ziigwan are Nat's sidekicks and assistants, and they suffer no fools. They are very much like the enforcers for their boss. As a whole, the three women help to balance out the testosterone of the show and represent a unique kind of sisterhood, born in a hockey arena.
Ryan McDonell as Michaels
Lt. Eammon 'Gonzo' Pike in Battlestar Galactica
Actor: Ryan McDonell has had a steady career in genre TV, with his most famous role being that of Lt. Eammon 'Gonzo' Pike in Battlestar Galactica. Audiences may also recognize him as Stuart Campbell in Smallville. Otherwise, he's been a regular on a number of CW shows, appearing as a guest star on iZombie, Supernatural, The Flash, and Arrow. As a working actor in Canada, it's probably also no surprise that he's appeared in a number of Hallmark Channel movies. He appeared in Small Town Christmas and Love In The Forecast.
Character: Ryan McDonell plays Michaels, who is the head coach of the Sudbury Bulldogs at the beginning of Shoresy. The team, however, hates him, and since they're on a losing streak anyway, Shoresy takes it upon himself to lead a mutiny against Michaels. Michaels eventually becomes the goalie of the team instead.
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Shoresy ing Cast & Hockey Player Characters
Hockey Players And Those Associated With The Sport Populate The Show
Jonathan-Ismaël Diaby as Dolo - Dolo is one of the recruits to the Bulldogs, a former rapper turned hockey player. Shoresy is his first (and only, so far) acting role. His work in the show mirrors his real life. He does have experience in the hockey and music world. Many of the hockey players in the show have been hockey players in real life.
Terry Ryan as Ted Hitchcock - Ted Hitchcock (whose name sounds a lot like "Ten-Inch C*ck" according to Shoresy) is another new recruit but he may love martinis (or as he calls them, "martoonies") more than hockey. Ryan previously had guest spots on Letterkenny, Hudson & Rex, Little Dog, and Frontier, but like most of the cast of the series, he doesn't have a long acting resume yet.
Max Bouffard as JJ Frankie JJ - JJ Frankie JJ (real name Jean-Jacques François Jacques-Jean) is a legendary hockey player from Quebec. Before Shoresy, Bouffard regularly appeared as JJ on Letterkenny. He's also got experience working behind the scenes. Bouffard was also a grip and lamp operator on Letterkenny.
Andrew Antsanen as Brant "Goody" Goodleaf - Goody is a recruited former across player who decides to play for the Bulldogs in Shoresy season 1. Shoresy is Antsanen's first acting role, but he was a junior AAA league hockey player in Quebec before retiring from the sport.
Jon Mirasty as Jim #1 - Shoresy somehow finds three First Nation hockey players and they're all named Jim. Shoresy is Mirasty's first role. In real life, Mirasty is also a Councillor on Flying Dust First Nation Reservation. He's also an accomplished professional hockey player, mixed martial artist, and former boxer.
Brandon Nolan as Jim #2 - The second Jim on the team. Nolan previously appeared in the documentary series Legends & Lies as Ezra Cogswell. A former professional hockey player from 2003-2008, Nolan has also served as a research analyst for the Assembly of First Nations, a Canadian group in which the First Nations are represented by their chiefs during meetings.
Jordan Nolan as Jim #3 - The third Jim of the team. Shoresy is also Nolan's first acting role. Nolan played in the National Hockey League for multiple teams from 2012 to 2019. Brandon Nolan and Jordan Nolan are real-life brothers, adding some authenticity to the camaraderie between the teammates.
Camille Sullivan as Laura Mohr - Local reporter Laura Mohr is a mainstay in the show. A single mom who reports on hockey in the area, most of her scenes in the show are opposite Shoresy who hits on her every time. She eventually gives him conditions for dating her in season 4. Sullivan has won multiple awards for her work in Canadian television and movies, but she is likely best known for TV miniseries like The Disappearance and movie thrillers like Hunter Hunter.
Tessa Bonhomme as Herself - Bonhomme first appeared in the show’s premiere as herself, but she has guest-starred throughout the series as well. A former professional hockey player and sports show host in real life, Bonhomme appears as the host of a show within the show that discusses hockey. She has also acted in a few other projects, including the flagship series Letterkenny.
Eric Fleising as Caleb - Caleb is one of the new Lakers players added in season 4. The AAA hockey team players are paired up with of the Bulldogs during the off-season to learn more about going pro in the sport. Caleb is the goalie. Fleising is relatively new to the acting world, but audiences might have also seen him in the movies Older Every Day and Stupid for You.
Chase Coughlan as Mason - Mason is another member of the Lakers, and a real-life Sudbury hockey player plays him. Coughlan had no acting experience prior to appearing in Shoresy, and he was actually recruited for the show by the hockey stunt coordinator (via CTV News).
Xander Roy as Carter - another Lakers hockey player, Carter first appears in season 4. Roy is a university student who does not have professional acting or hockey experience (also via CTV News), so the series is a whole new experience for him.
Isaac Kragten as Jack - the fourth Lakers hockey player added to Shoresy in season 4 has the most acting experience of the bunch. Kragten has been acting since a young age and is likely best known for the Canadian kids’ show Odd Squad.
A foul-mouthed hockey player takes on the challenge of coaching a struggling team, bringing his abrasive humor and relentless determination to the rink. As he pushes his players to their limits, he faces personal and professional obstacles, striving to transform the team into champions while navigating the complex dynamics of small-town life and the sport he loves.
- Seasons
- 4
- Creator
- Jared Keeso
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