'Jeanneret, who formed a play-by-play pair for the ages with longtime voice of the Sabres Ted Darling, started his career as the analyst on the team’s radio broadcasts during the 1971-72 season, Buffalo’s second in the NHL. He moved full-time to television in 1995 and the team went to a simulcast in 1997, with Jeanneret calling the game on both radio and TV with partners Jim … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, Sabres broadcasting legend, dies at 81
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Rick Jeanneret, legendary voice of Sabres, dies at 81
'Jeanneret died following a two-year battle with multi-organ failures, according to his family.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, legendary voice of Sabres, dies at 81
Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
'“Growing up in Buffalo, Rick Jeanneret was not only the voice of the Sabres, he was the voice of our city,” Sabres general manager said in a statement. “He helped foster my love of hockey, along with so many others. Beyond the booth, Rick was an incredible man that was loved by all. His wit and humor was unmatched and we are all lucky to have known him.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
'Jeanneret was known for his enthusiastic calls, some of which — such as his 1993 "May Day!" call when Brad May eliminated the Boston Bruins in the playoffs with a spectacular overtime goal — became among the most famous calls in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
Rick Jeanneret, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at the age of 81
'He achieved the NHL’s highest broadcasting honor in 2012, upon earning the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Foster Hewitt Memorial Award.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, the Hall of Fame broadcaster and voice of the Buffalo Sabres, dies at the age of 81
Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
'He retired as the NHL's longest-tenured play-by-play announcer in league history.' … [Read more...] about Legendary Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
Sabres’ legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret passes away at age of 81
'Jeanneret started his career at CHUM in Toronto and then was what was called back then a disc jockey in Lindsay, Ontario and then at CJRN in Niagara Falls, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ legendary play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret passes away at age of 81
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at the age of 81
'Jeanneret began calling games for the Sabres back in 1971 and retired at the end of the 2021-22 season. He was inducted to the National Hockey League Hall of Fame in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Broadcaster Rick Jeanneret dies at the age of 81
Rick Jeanneret, legendary Sabres broadcaster, dies at 81
'Jeanneret had turned 81 on July 23.' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret, legendary Sabres broadcaster, dies at 81
Sabres legendary voice Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
'"Rick was indeed a very special and very loved man, to and by all, who knew him and listened to him, his magic, and his command," he said. "How glad I am to have known him. How lucky were we all to have been around him and to have listened to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres legendary voice Rick Jeanneret dies at 81
Longtime Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
'The news was announced Thursday night by the Sabres and his family, who said he died after battling multi-organ failure over the past couple years.' … [Read more...] about Longtime Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret dead at 81
Sabres Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret passes away
'"Rick was indeed a very special and very loved man, to and by all, who knew him and listened to him, his magic, and his command," Sabres owner Terry Pegula said. "How glad I am to have known him. How lucky were we all to have been around him and to have listened to him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret passes away