A sad piece of news has emerged in the hockey world, and the Montreal Canadiens' Vice President of Hockey Communications, Chantal Machabée, has reacted.
In the past few hours, the National Hockey League announced the passing of Mike Lange, the legendary broadcaster of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
You may or may not recognize the name, but one thing is certain, you most likely recognize his voice.
A great one has left us.
'The Penguins organization joins the family, friends, and fans of legendary broadcaster Mike Lange as we mourn his passing and remember his remarkable life.'Pittsburgh Penguins
Here are some of his most iconic calls.
Chantal Machabée reacts to the announcement of Mike Lange's passing
Once again demonstrating great class, Montreal Canadiens' Vice President of Hockey Communications, Chantal Machabée, shared the following message.
'Sad to hear of Mike Lange's passing. One of the best in his profession, with legendary originality and incredible kindness. My condolences to his loved ones and the entire Penguins family.RIP Mikey.'
Chantal Machabée
We join her, along with the thousands who have expressed their sympathies online today, in offering our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mike Lange and the entire Pittsburgh Penguins organization.
His voice will forever resonate in the hearts of Penguins fans and hockey fans alike.