Bob Cole, the voice of Hockey Night In Canada, passes away at age 90

[herman]

https://x.com/acein603/status/1783542481990090769

 

[Zee]

All my childhood Leafs memories were Bob Cole calling games.  RIP Bob, legend.

 

[dappleganger]

Yeah, Bob Cole. Of all the legendary voices in hockey history, it was Bob Cole and Harry Neale for me. The best.

 

[Derk]

I grew up listening to Bob Cole. He was incredible and really made hockey exciting for me as a kid. He will be missed.

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1783559051676192822

 

[YYZ]

Thank you for everything Mr. Cole. 

 

[Highlander]

Thanks Bob, RIP and call some games from the silvery gates.

 

[Arn]

For those with access to the Athletic, this is great:

https://theathletic.com/5445996/2024/04/25/bob-cole-most-memorable-calls/?source=user_shared_article

For me, across the Atlantic, Cole and Bowen are still the 2 voices I associate with hockey. A glorious mix of traditional, classy and conveying. Massive warmth for the sport.

 

[lamajama]

Thanks Bob, RIP and call some games from the silvery gates.

Hopefully a Leafs Cup up there because........

 

[cabber24]

A true Canadian icon, he will be missed!

 

[Bender]

When Bob semi retired and he wasn't calling games anymore it felt like something wasn't right. Few did it better. Rest easy.

 

[ZBBM]

Nobody conveyed the rising excitement of a goal scoring opportunity better.