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Flames Legend Peter Maher's Voice Silenced at 79
13 Aug
Summary
- Peter Maher, voice of the Calgary Flames for over 30 years, has passed away at 79.
- He covered the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup win and 2004 final run.
- Maher was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.
Calgary Flames' beloved play-by-play broadcaster, Peter Maher, has passed away at the age of 79. For over 30 years, Maher was the distinctive voice of the Flames, starting with their inaugural season in Calgary in 1980 and continuing until the 2013-14 season.
He had the honor of calling the Flames' lone Stanley Cup victory in 1989 and their subsequent appearance in the finals in 2004. His career also included broadcasting duties at four Stanley Cup finals, multiple NHL All-Star Games, and the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Recognized for his exceptional broadcast work, Maher was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006. He was also honored by the Flames with the naming of the Peter Maher Radio Broadcast Booth at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
