Was Mats Sundin in soup commercials?

[CanadienShark]

Why not?

This thread as a whole... Well played everyone.

 

[Coffey]

As someone named Matt, yes it happened. I heard “Maaaaaatt, your mom is calling you” too many times as a result of the commercial.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Mario also did a Chunky commercial

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

I bet that she liked it chunky in her seafood.

 

[Ducer]

I know I did Voodoo to my Wayne Gretzky 'ken' doll back in the day.

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

I still think this was a universal enough topic for the main board - but I'm not going to complain.

If anybody else wants to assist with the conquest for this commercial, there are dozens of videos uploaded to youtube of big blocks of Canadian commercials from the early 2000s. They don't list each commercial. I'm going to slowly go through them until I solve this. You guys are welcome to do it too.

 

[Golden_Jet]

All I remember from the commercial is, Mats your mommy is calling you.

 

[sr edler]

Sundin had some of the best commercials back in the days.

 

[Yozhik v tumane]

I have taken the time to create a form letter. If you guys could DM Campbells Soup the form letter, and enough of us do it, I think we could get them to upload the videos.

You can feel free to write your own letter, but this might make it easier. I tried to stay strictly professional and let them know how passionate we are about the commercials but not to pressure them or anything.

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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Province, Postal Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]

Customer Relations
Campbell Soup Company
1 Campbell Place
Camden, NJ 08103-1701
USA

Dear Campbell Soup Company,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express a heartfelt request regarding a series of commercials from the early 2000s that have become an unforgettable part of my personal and cultural landscape. Specifically, I am referring to the beloved campaign featuring the iconic Mats Sundin of the Toronto Maple Leafs and his mother. As a passionate fan of both hockey and Campbell's products, these advertisements hold a special place in my heart.

The bond between Mats and his mother, so beautifully depicted in these commercials, transcended the traditional confines of marketing and became a touching reflection of family, care, and the spirit of Canada. The heartwarming narrative, paired with the comforting image of Campbell’s Soup, became a perfect blend of brand and culture. As a proud Canadian, I consider these commercials not just advertisements but vital artifacts that speak to the deep connections Canadians have with their families, sports heroes, and the comfort of familiar, home-cooked meals.

I am sure you will appreciate the cultural value these ads represent, and I believe it would be a tremendous gesture of goodwill and pride if Campbell's could make these commercials available to the public once again—whether through online platforms, YouTube, or as part of a special commemorative release. With such an enduring emotional connection to these ads, I know that many Canadians, especially those of my generation, would be thrilled to relive these moments and share them with future generations.

As a dedicated consumer of Campbell’s products—whether it be the iconic Campbell's Chunky Soup, Swanson broths, V8 juices, or your many other outstanding offerings—I have always believed in the quality and integrity of your brand. My loyalty to your products is unwavering, and I truly believe that Campbell’s continues to be a cornerstone of Canadian homes. However, it would be unfortunate if the company were to overlook this opportunity to connect with a deeply loyal customer base in such a meaningful way.

I trust you will give this request the serious consideration it deserves, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. It would be a shame, after all, if this small gesture—one that could only enhance the goodwill Campbell’s has already built—left unfulfilled lead to a boycott. Not that I would start a boycott—but I could see how that might accidentally happen, if the commercials weren't uploaded to a popular video site and shared so they could be enjoyed.

Thank you for your time, your consideration, and for continuing to provide Canadians with products that are both nourishing and deeply ingrained in our culture. I eagerly await your response.

Warm regards,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Information]

This post made my day

 

[frightenedinmatenum2]

Sundin had some of the best commercials back in the days.

I saw these when I looked, but I don't remember them. Maybe they were just slightly before my time.

I am astonished that the Campbell's Soup commercial is "Lost Media". I'm sure someone has a copy of it, and it's not like anybody is safeguarding it from being uploaded. It's just not the kind of thing someone thinks to archive on the internet.

 

[seventieslord]

I remember there were some PSAs in the late 1990s warning goaltenders to watch out for Mats Sundin. They featured interviews with multiple goaltenders (with heavy francophone accents) describing how Mats exposed their weak stick hand. They never knew where he would go: top shelf, bottom shelf, glove side... these unfortunate goaltenders ultimately had to give up their craft and take up other occupations, such as gardening, driving the taxi and manning the cash registers at fast food restaurants. A cautionary tale, indeed.

 

[Staniowski]

The most memorable Sundin commercials were probably the Nike ones. Were they from the early '90s? Especially remember Sundin and Roenick in the Nike ads. Sundin loves ABBA.

 

[MS]

I remember there were some PSAs in the late 1990s warning goaltenders to watch out for Mats Sundin. They featured interviews with multiple goaltenders (with heavy francophone accents) describing how Mats exposed their weak stick hand. They never knew where he would go: top shelf, bottom shelf, glove side... these unfortunate goaltenders ultimately had to give up their craft and take up other occupations, such as gardening, driving the taxi and manning the cash registers at fast food restaurants. A cautionary tale, indeed.

I still randomly shout DIE MAPLE LEAF! when doing yardwork or some such at this time of year and nobody has any idea what the f*** I'm talking about.

 

[Michael Farkas]

I still randomly shout DIE MAPLE LEAF! when doing yardwork or some such at this time of year and nobody has any idea what the f*** I'm talking about.

 

[Hobnobs]

I remember him and Gretzky did a McDonalds ad. I also remember the Gretzky soup ad.

Legend has it that the real reason for the assault by Tonya Harding was because of Nancy Kerrigans soup commercial where she crushes a hockey team.

 

[JianYang]

The most memorable Sundin commercials were probably the Nike ones. Were they from the early '90s? Especially remember Sundin and Roenick in the Nike ads. Sundin loves ABBA.

I seem to remember the hockey push by Nike around the same time fox got the national hockey deal, so mid to late 90s sounds about right.

Probably the most iconic one was fedorov, but the Nike goalie commercials were fantastic too.

 

[The Panther]

Nothing beats Rocket Richard's hair.

"Hey Richard! Two minutes for lookin' so good!"

 

[Gorskyontario]

I apologize for not actually writing a 5000 word form letter for a gag in a forum post.

I would have appreciated reading a real letter about Mats Sundin eating soup in commercials.

 

[NyQuil]

Nothing beats Rocket Richard's hair.

"Hey Richard! Two minutes for lookin' so good!"

Guy Lafleur did Hairfax commercials.

"It really looks great Guy!"

 

[The Panther]

Guy Lafleur did Hairfax commercials.

"It really looks great Guy!"

Wasn't he balding?

 

[VanIslander]

"Matsie likes it!"

 

[NyQuil]

Wasn't he balding?

That is the brilliant technology of hairfax.