The Pittsburgh Penguins paid tribute to legendary broadcaster Mike Lange, who passed away at 76, with an emotional ceremony before a game against Washington. Lange, who provided play-by-play for 46 years, was celebrated by teammates, family, and fans through a video montage highlighting his memorable phrases. Fans gave Lange a standing ovation while players wore honor stickers on their helmets. His legacy includes chronicling the team's evolution into a multi-time Stanley Cup champion, and he was recognized with the Foster Hewitt Award by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.
The Penguins invited Lange's two sons, their families, and some of Lange's former broadcasting partners onto the ice before the opening faceoff.
Fans finished the ceremony by giving Lange a long, loud standing ovation while one of his sons flashed a sign that read 'Thank you Pittsburgh.'
Lange spent nearly five decades chronicling the franchise's rise from also-ran to Stanley Cup champion five times over, his unique delivery and quirky sayings serving as the soundtrack for iconic moments.
The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted Lange in 2001 when he received the Foster Hewitt Award for broadcast excellence.
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