Unfortunately, the hockey world has suffered another loss as legendary Buffalo Sabres play-by-play man Rick Janerette has passed away at the age of 81.
The Buffalo Sabres along with team GM Kevyn Adams have released the following statements.
The Buffalo Sabres mourn the life of our legendary broadcaster and a member of our family, Rick Jeanneret, who passed away today.
We send all of our love to his family and friends, and the entire Sabres community.https://t.co/PWa0TK9DAp pic.twitter.com/aM1zwvUeMK
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) August 18, 2023
A statement from Kevyn Adams. pic.twitter.com/hwgLKlvpMq
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) August 18, 2023
To honour the legendary play-by-play man here are 5 of his best calls of all time.
Of course we start with the legendary May Day call from April 24, 1993. Where The Sabres eliminate the Bruins with an OT win in Game 4 of the Wales SF.
RIP Rick Jeanneret pic.twitter.com/45YKppswjF
— Chris Jastrzembski (@Chris_Jast) August 18, 2023
RIP to the 🐐 Rick Jeanneret….. what a perfect voice pic.twitter.com/Y9arK44cZu
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) August 18, 2023
Rick’s passing is also sad because he retired just when the team started to turn a corner from years of mediocrity and are a team on the cusp of starting something special like there football counterparts the Bills are doing. RIP Rick you will be missed by hockey fans everywhere but especially in Western New York.
Griff Bordignon
Hi, my name is Griff and I'm a complete sports nut. I love to play sports, watch sports and most importantly bet on sports too. If I'm not watching or betting on sports, you can find me on the golf course, between the pipes as your average beer league goaltender. Although sports take up most of my life, I also love spending time with my two dogs, streaming usually a 90's Simpson's or attempting to read more books.
