Neil Peart is widely respected as the drummer and primary lyricist for Rush.

Neil has recorded 18 studio albums with the trio which have sold over 40 million units worldwide. Along with his band mates, Peart has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

In addition to assembling a team of top recording engineers and musicians to assist on the recording, Peart has commissioned DW Drums to create a special hockey-themed drum kit specifically for his unique version of the song.

Neil Peart\'s version of the theme song will be used during NHL broadcasts on both TSN and RDS throughout the remainder of the NHL season. Details on when the song will debut will be announced at a later date. As the drummer explains:

\"Having started out as a Canadian kid who skated on his ankles, and never made a hockey team, it is particularly sweet to be invited to be a part of this national institution - if not on skates, then on drums, performing Canada\'s \'second national anthem.\' At last I\'ve made the Big Leagues!\"

Mark Milliere, Vice-President, Production, TSN, says:

\"To have a music legend and a member of Canada\'s rock royalty like Neil Peart record his version of The Hockey Theme speaks volumes about the song\'s place in psyche of hockey fans across the country and around the world.\"