Remembering Rick Jeanneret, legendary Buffalo Sabres broadcaster
Iconic Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret died Thursday at 81. RJ provided the soundtrack for hockey fans in Western New York and beyond. Here is some of The Buffalo News' coverage of Jeanneret's career.
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The golden voice of the Sabres – that one-of-a-kind, high-pitched masterpiece that we marveled at every game night – has been silenced. But it will never fade from our hearts and minds.
Rick Jeanneret saw or called most of the biggest moments in Buffalo Sabres history, and in 2019, he shared some of his most memorable moments with The Buffalo News.
In a career full of memorable calls and phrases, one of Rick Jeanneret's favorite recurring expressions following Sabres goals was “Top shelf, where Mama hides the cookies.”
Rick Jeanneret, the legendary play-by-play voice of the Buffalo Sabres, died Thursday night. Here is a look at RJ through the years.
The Buffalo Sabres honored Rick Jeanneret before a game against the Nashville Predators on April 1, 2022.