About ballsy

“Ballsy” as most people know him now, has long been a fixture in the media in Regina and in the sports world across Canada.  He was the host of the popular morning show on 104.9 The Wolf for 25 years. For 18 seasons,  he was host of the Roughrider COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF  Pregame show and Roughrider Roundtable – Call in show on 620 CKRM and the RIDER RADIO NETWORK. And for 2 years Ballsy brought his flair and “call it like he sees it” attitude to the booth as the Voice of the Roughriders.

This multi talented broadcaster was also the radio voice for University of Regina Rams for 16 seasons. Moreover, early on in his radio career, Ballsy was pressed into duty as the play-by-play voice of the 2001 Memorial Cup radio broadcast.  In the winter months you can catch him as the voice of Regina Pats hockey on Access Now. 

He is also involved with various charities and events in Saskatchewan. Ballsy played a significant role in creating the famous downtown Regina event entitled “Stix on Rose”. In 13 years, the street hockey tournament  brought NHLERS and local celebrities together with the community and raised over 1 million dollars for Palliative Care and children’s charities in Saskatchewan. In addition, “Ballsy” has boxed in 4 charity events to help raise over $50,000 for 2 local boxing clubs in support of young athletes. Michael also helped to organize and emcee events in support of the Sofia House women’s shelter, raising almost 100 thousand dollars in the last 10 years.

Ballsy is very active on the Saskatchewan banquet circuit as a highly sought after emcee.

Michael not only talks a good game but also plays one. He was a member of the Regina Rams from 1990 to 1993, winning a Canadian Championship with the team in 1993.  Michael makes his home year-round in White City, Saskatchewan.