Rick Jeanneret, the famous play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Sabres, died Thursday night at the age of 81, the team has confirmed.
"It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Rick Jeanneret, Hall of Fame broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres," the family said in a statement."Rick died on August 17, 2023 with his family by his side after a two year battle with multi-organ failures. He will be loved forever."
Jeanneret, a native of St. Catharines, Ont., began calling games for the Sabres in 1971 with his last call coming on April 29, 2022, a game which saw the Sabres edge the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime. Jeanneret was the voice of the Sabres for 51 years. The Buffalo Sabres mourn the life of our legendary broadcaster and a member of our family, Rick Jeanneret, who passed away today.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Connor McDavid, Rick Mercer, ‘Degrassi’ among inductees to Canada’s Walk of FameNational Newswatch: Canada's most comprehensive site for political news and views. Make it a daily habit.
Read more »
Buffalo shooting survivors say social media companies and a body armor maker enabled the killerYouTube, Reddit and a body armor manufacturer were among the businesses that helped enable the gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket, according to a pair of lawsuits announced Wednesday.
Read more »
Buffalo mass shooting witnesses sue social media companies, gun industry for trauma\u0027I still live with those images every day. It\u0027s a part of my life. For the rest of my life, I will have it in my mind\u0027
Read more »
Buffalo mass shooting witnesses sue social media companies, gun industry for trauma\u0027I still live with those images every day. It\u0027s a part of my life. For the rest of my life, I will have it in my mind\u0027
Read more »
Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin has little more to prove in completing comebackDamar Hamlin has little more to prove to Bills coach Sean McDermott in the third-year safety’s bid to resume his football career after a near-death experience during a game at Cincinnati in January.
Read more »