RIP Howie Meeker (NHL)

Dru Edwards · #1 11-08-2020, 03:33 PM

Howie Meeker passed away today at the age of 97. He won the Stanley Cup as a player with the Maple Leafs, coached, and was also a GM. He had a long broadcasting career for Hockey Night in Canada. That's where I know him from and I can still hear his voice.

RIP Howie.

Tyeetime · #2 11-08-2020, 05:07 PM

Back in the 70's he ran the most sought after hockey schools in the country.

Lkristians · #3 11-08-2020, 05:15 PM

A great ambassador to the game. He was fantastic. RIP Howie.

Dru Edwards · #4 11-08-2020, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyeetime

Back in the 70's he ran the most sought after hockey schools in the country.

Yes he did. Must have been exciting for the kids.

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Originally Posted by Lkristians

A great ambassador to the game. He was fantastic. RIP Howie.

Larry - I was hoping you'd chime in.

Howie won the NHL's Rookie of the year in 1947 (Calder Trophy). Won the Stanley Cup in '47, '48, '49, '51.

I didn't realize this until I checked out his wiki page. Howie was a Member of Parliament (i.e. Congress) for the Conservatives in '51-'52 while he was still playing for the Leafs.

Acousticado · #5 11-08-2020, 06:03 PM

I sure remember Howie as a broadcaster and was aware of his illustrious career as a player. I can hear his unique voice in my head right now. He sure lived a long and accomplished life. RIP, good sir!

Rockysdad · #6 11-08-2020, 08:42 PM

A great Canadian, can't count the number of times I've heard him.
Big loss to the hockey world.
RIP Howie.

Dru Edwards · #7 11-09-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Acousticado

I sure remember Howie as a broadcaster and was aware of his illustrious career as a player. I can hear his unique voice in my head right now. He sure lived a long and accomplished life. RIP, good sir!

Hey Tom - yep, that voice is in my head. Just like Bob Cole who is another of my broadcasting heroes. I still miss Harry Neale teaming up with Bob Cole. I didn't know much about Howie as a player but I know much more now.

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Originally Posted by Rockysdad

A great Canadian, can't count the number of times I've heard him.
Big loss to the hockey world.
RIP Howie.

+1.

Lkristians · #8 11-09-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Hey Tom - yep, that voice is in my head. Just like Bob Cole who is another of my broadcasting heroes. I still miss Harry Neale teaming up with Bob Cole. I didn't know much about Howie as a player but I know much more now.

+1.

Yes, Dru. So true. Bob Cole's another great Canadian broadcaster.