Members of the NHL community and beyond paid tribute Bob Cole on Thursday after the legendary broadcaster died at age 90. He died Wednesday night in St. John's, N.L., surrounded by his family, his daughter, Megan Cole, told the CBC. Cole, an influential voice in broadcasting for more than half a century, brought life to some of hockey's biggest games. TNT hockey broadcaster Ed Olczyk, a former Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs forward, reminisced about admiring Bob Cole's big-game presence d
Bob Cole, the legendary voice of Canadian hockey for over five decades, died Wednesday at 90 in St. John's, N.L. Famous for his 'Oh baby!' catchphrase, Cole's play-by-play on CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' marked an era of unforgettable moments on the ice. Here's a look back at some of his most iconic calls. "They're going home! They're going home!” Cole incredulously and repeatedly uttered this line during the first period of the 1976 Super Series game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Red Ar
NASHVILLE — Rick Tocchet expects boos to rain down when his Vancouver Canucks take the ice on Friday. That's exactly how it should be, the head coach said. The Canucks will be in hostile territory as their first-round playoff series with the Predators shifts to Nashville for Game. Being the despised opponent is a role players should relish, Tocchet said. “I love getting booed," the former NHL forward said. "Nashville’s got great fans, they don’t throw stuff at you. Sometimes it’s nice to be the