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Peter Maher, Voice of Calgary Flames, Dies at 79

Peter Maher, Voice of Calgary Flames, Dies at 79

Peter Maher, Voice of Calgary Flames, Dies at 79
Peter Maher was the voice of the Calgary Flames for over 30 years. He died at 79.
Maher's death was announced on Thursday. He called 33 seasons of Flames games.
Maher was very good at his job and people knew him for his phrases like 'Yeah, baby!' and 'You can put it in the win column!'
He stopped working after the 2013-14 season.
The Flames said they are sad about Maher's death and that his voice was a big part of being a Flames fan.
The Flames gave a tribute to Peter Maher.
The Flames said Maher's legacy goes beyond just his work.
He was a kind person who loved the game and the community.
There is a tribute for Peter Maher.
Maher was born in Campbellton, N.B., and called games for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Maher moved to Calgary to call Flames games in 1980.
In 2018, Maher talked about coming to Calgary in 1980.
Maher said coming to Calgary was the best thing that happened to him.
Rob Kerr, who worked with Maher, was very sad to hear about his death.
Kerr said Maher was very passionate about his work and took his job very seriously.
Kerr said we lost a great storyteller of the Flames' history.
Kerr said Maher was a great broadcaster who always told the truth.
Kerr remembered when Maher got very excited during a 2004 game and said 'Yeah, baby!' three times.
Maher was worried he got too excited, but the coach said it was okay.
The coach liked Maher's excitement and told him it was fine.
Kerr said Maher only used his famous phrases when it was really important.
Maher also called other big hockey games, like the Olympics and All-Star games.
Maher was named to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.
The Flames games have a new home on the radio.
The broadcast booth in the Saddledome is named after Maher.
There is an award named after Maher that goes to the player who is sincere and respectful.