"What's been so overwhelming is people reaching out and sending just very quick texts or something. A lot of the former players have reached out, but a lot of their parents and dads as well."
"The greatest trip that we had, when we were allowed to travel, was the parents trip, the dad's trip, maybe because they were more my age, I suppose."
"In Bowen's final game in Toronto on Tuesday night, the Maple Leafs fell to the Dallas Stars 6-5, in an exciting back-and-forth affair that provided entertainment in what has been a frustrating season for the Leafs and fans alike."
"You understand the parameters, they understand the standings and everything else that's going on, but you're just trying to play."
Joe Bowen's final game as the Toronto Maple Leafs' radio broadcaster will take place on Wednesday night, ending a 43-year career. Bowen began his journey on October 6, 1982. He expressed gratitude for the support from former players and their families, highlighting meaningful moments from his career. In his last game in Toronto, the Maple Leafs lost to the Dallas Stars 6-5, a result Bowen suggested might benefit the team's future draft selection. He emphasized the players' focus on the game despite the standings.
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