Bob Cole, the iconic voice of hockey in Canada, has passed away at the age of 90. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and various figures in the hockey world pay tribute to Cole's legendary career spanning five decades. Known for his emotional and captivating play-by-play commentary, Cole was a beloved figure synonymous with hockey in Canada.
Tonight we’re honouring Bob Cole. Who curled at two Briers for Newfoundland and Labrador. And loved the game deeply. And was so proud of Gushue. @BradGushue is on the show to share his memories of Cole. Watch the show here: https://t.co/90RuNVojnq https://t.co/dDK6jBAsOh
'I feel honoured to say I was his friend': Wayne Gretzky remembers Bob Cole https://t.co/Yf2Ug22II2
Hockey’s greatest strength is nostalgia, and Bob Cole represented a connection to the good old days https://t.co/spEAveQabD https://t.co/boakc9PkeN
In case you missed it…we took some time on Friday to Remember Bob Cole. https://t.co/ycKZd99IEM
My favourite call of Bob Cole's was him on the waning moments of Maple Leaf Gardens. It was such a fitting tribute on a conflicting occasion--saying goodbye to history. Phenomenal Hockey Night intro for him today. Truly a career and legacy that will remain & never be replicated.
Moment of reflection/tribute to Bob Cole featuring some of his best calls involving the #Leafs.
Moment of reflection/tribute to Bob Cole featuring some of best calls involving the #Leafs.
Great job by @NESN to show the Bob Cole tribute before Game 4 #NHLBruins @ #LeafsForever! "Oh, baby!" @BOSHockeyNow
Tribute to legendary Canadian broadcaster Bob Cole ahead of Leafs-Bruins Game 4. #StanleyCupPlayoffs https://t.co/fc60HzneQJ
Saturday nights in our house in Saskatoon were reserved for hockey. Bob Cole's voice made us feel like we were there. I wrote him a letter in Grade 7 telling him I wanted to be a broadcaster. Imagine my thrill getting to do a broadcast with him 20 years later. Simply the best.
That Bob Cole tribute/open on #Sportsnet #HNIC was perfect. #LeafsForever #Bruins
Those were wonderful and heartfelt Bob Cole tributes from Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby.
Wayne Gretzky on what made Bob Cole such a great broadcaster ❤️🎙️ https://t.co/07wc5CofuL
A video tribute to Bob Cole, a legend in the hockey world. ❤️ (🎥: @hockeynight) https://t.co/tTQjmiiKsD https://t.co/aY0r98JGV7
My tribute to Bob Cole... https://t.co/iRXJFMD9Mf
Remembering Bob Cole, the soundtrack of hockey ❤️ https://t.co/Gf5cqtKkTU
I just finished a tribute to Bob Cole that airs on CBC today around 5:50pm ET, and will be up online too.
I was lucky enough to grow up near Canada in Detroit, which meant we got the CBC and @hockeynight in Canada. Bob Cole was the voice of hockey for all the years the @DetroitRedWings sucked and were great. He made all of it sound important and exciting. Best in the game. #RIP https://t.co/Pux4zHh1xS
Pregame Bob Cole tribute: https://t.co/BTGJHQk2Si
Voice of ’Hockey Night in Canada’ Bob Cole never considered moving out of St. John’s https://t.co/vQESplcycr https://t.co/oOLm7dXlnT
Legendary NHL broadcaster Bob Cole dies at 90 https://t.co/GJvyFYzClt
A great tribute to Bob Cole from @TBLightning coach. https://t.co/UQDkOulPVm
Sorry marchy… but thank you Bob!🙌🏿 Mr. Cole…You were the Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, Tiger woods, of Broadcasting! We love you & will miss you very much ❤️🙌🏿🫱🏻🫲🏿 Rest in Peace my friend. #nhl #hockey #bobcole #rip #montreal #mtl #canadiens #boston #bruins #marchand #hnic… https://t.co/lK84lsunBK
Bob Cole, voice of hockey in Canada for decades, dies at 90 https://t.co/aCecqqcCev
Lightning coach Jon Cooper gives touching tribute to Bob Cole https://t.co/0wPu2fviH4 https://t.co/gV9KVXal56
Remembering Bob Cole. https://t.co/vhD3XcJttL
The hockey world paid tribute to the legendary Bob Cole who passed away at the age of 90. 🔽 https://t.co/TsXFE5rXrA
Hockey world reacts to Bob Cole's passing https://t.co/26KhRGo5E3 https://t.co/Kk83q484KV
Was watching/reading Bob Cole tributes and man, some of his calls really hit me 😭😭. Cole was my introduction to hockey (a teenage boy trying to adjust to life in a new country, no less). Sad day in hockey, but also a moment to celebrate the great man. RIP. #BobCole #HNIC
Bob Cole, legendary NHL broadcaster, dead at 90 https://t.co/4596QXFvPh https://t.co/2wddDKFH7W
Legendary NHL play-by-play commentator Bob Cole dead at the age of 90. @GarrettBarry reports. https://t.co/dhCYnwk649 https://t.co/a04cXRW2WV
“Bob Cole was at his best when hockey was at its best…” @MichaelFarber3 on the life and career of the legendary voice of Hockey Night in Canada: https://t.co/d1C7e2KRgF https://t.co/78GF58bYeT
Jon Cooper's team went down 3-0 tonight, and he had the grace afterward to say this about a hockey legend. https://t.co/PtuLoBIlOm
“I’m probably not coaching in this league if it wasn’t growing up and having a passion for this game because of the voice of that man.” Jon Cooper speaks on the passing of Bob Cole. https://t.co/bOVzvZjAqe
After taking questions following the #GoBolts Game 3 loss, coach Jon Cooper made an emotional tribute to Bob Cole. #tblightning #stanleycup https://t.co/Si55Xiss8S
.@TBLightning coach Jon Cooper had a very heartfelt tribute to the late Bob Cole following Game 3 on Thursday night. YT LINK: https://t.co/Xxv4AfBTjl https://t.co/B2tQSmPLMS
“He’s the Wayne Gretzky of announcers. My passion for this game Is built on what Bob Cole said.” Incredible stories from Jon Cooper after he lost a tough playoff game. Tells you the impact Cole had across the hockey spectrum. https://t.co/BCrkriXn7W
Jon Cooper obviously wanted these comments to come after a win, but he closed out his postgame press conference with a very eloquently spoken, emotional tribute to Bob Cole, who passed away Thursday. Rest in peace to a legend of the hockey world. "I was hoping it was going to be…
Jon Cooper on Bob Cole. https://t.co/DXImCMFJY6
This was a really nice moment after a really tough night on the ice, only met Bob once or twice, but he was a legend. Rest in peace, Mr. Cole. #OhBaby https://t.co/MCzBDkXuip
Lightning coach Jon Cooper shares some poignant words as he reflects on the death of legendary hockey announcer Bob Cole and the impact Cole had on Cooper's love for hockey. https://t.co/0SHku0co2Q
My friend @Zeisberger reflects on Bob Cole, a legend of our game who Zeis and I constantly, affectionately reference in the press box. For Bob was the soundtrack to multiple generations of those who love hockey. This is worth your time 👇 https://t.co/ZDEgKBCuAX
Bob Cole, Canada's voice of hockey for a half-century, dies at 90 https://t.co/vyyjNfsxfC https://t.co/yiy2Z83Pcw
Bob Cole, the Voice of Hockey in Canada for a Half-Century, Dies at 90 https://t.co/ph610OYAgI
Sportsnet opened their NHL coverage tonight with a tribute to Bob Cole, featuring many famed players weighing in on his impact. https://t.co/zV5lfnz7ee
Bob Cole truly a legend on the mic 🙌🏽 https://t.co/RD6WWRLRaf
The late Bob Cole is remembered as a 'Stradivarius' by his 'Hockey Night in Canada' peers. https://t.co/WZpSIZ6UgK
Bob Cole, a revered voice in hockey broadcasting, has died at the age of 90. The Canadian play-by-play announcer, known for his iconic phrase “Oh, baby!”, was a staple on Hockey Night in Canada for five decades. https://t.co/pWXv5Rb5lh
Remembering a hockey icon. 🎙️ The panel shares their favourite memories of the late Bob Cole. https://t.co/DMwxeVXbMN
Our @Dave_Stubbs with a touching tribute to Bob Cole. https://t.co/h2rOyKpEuK
A tribute to the legendary Bob Cole. 🕊️ https://t.co/OwSqqpcQys
He was the voice of hockey for generations of Canadians. It’s hard to imagine the game without Bob Cole and his play-by-play. I’m thinking of his family and friends in Newfoundland and across the country today.
OH, BABY: Legendary play-by-play man Bob Cole, the voice of hockey for a generation, dies at 90 @simmonssteve on the The Hockey Sinatra: https://t.co/EHoYuFGf7J @sunhornby on the life and times of a legend: https://t.co/KZM3eFMMoE + City reels after 3 homicides in less than 24… https://t.co/sZGnOjP7KO
Getting a chance to visit with Bob Cole was always special. 1st met him during a trip in @TheAHL to St. John’s. This picture was just before his last @NHL broadcast in Winnipeg. https://t.co/O6hO4UKDed
For five decades, Bob Cole was Canada's hockey soundtrack https://t.co/IgX1jIMxve https://t.co/SQg2BWTR9V
Bob Cole, the voice of hockey in Canada for a half century who served as the soundtrack for some of the national sport's biggest moments, has died. He was 90. https://t.co/EVBrkywxKF
“Oh baby…” Known for decades as the voice of hockey in Canada, we help celebrate Bob Cole’s legacy with his most memorable calls in the SportsCentre Top 10: https://t.co/zQP1bMdWhq https://t.co/ObNQmDQYGN
Bob Cole: https://t.co/w0DIPLtJRq
"I think the hockey world, we lost a legend today. We lost a wonderful human being." Rick Bowness on the passing of Bob Cole.
Bob Cole was the voice of hockey, and he became a part of the country in a way few ever can https://t.co/e1E7xLC5iA
RIP Bob Cole - Canadian Legend He hung on for Game 3 of #LeafsForever - then said, “Oh boy, i’ve had enough” @FriedgeHNIC https://t.co/8FXaoPIFLH
NHL PxP commentator, Bob Cole, was THE voice of hockey for so many decades. Someone whose footsteps I wanted to follow in. There’s even a chapter in my book titled after him. Met him at the last ever game played at Northlands Coliseum. A CDN legend who’ll be remembered forever 🙏🏽 https://t.co/OSxiG6LGc3
Hockey Night in Canada broadcast legend Bob Cole dead at age 90, from @sunhornby https://t.co/KZM3eFMMoE https://t.co/kKDCdLilhR
Bob Cole was one of the reasons why I wanted to be a hockey play-by-play announcer. For me, he was the voice of the game for decades. In my humble opinion, he is the greatest of all time. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in Peace, Mr. Cole. https://t.co/XuZeiBavrU
Every montage of Bob Cole has me cutting onions - he was synonymous with hockey in Canada. He conveyed the emotion of the game perfectly. He is the voice I have in my memories of hockey as a kid. #ohbaby
What an amazing gentleman Mr. Cole was! A Legend is an understatement. A proud Newfoundlander who was the G.O.A.T voice of hockey. From speaking with him before my first HNIC game in the dressing room to the summer golf course lounge. So genuine and real. #OhhBabyyy #RIPBobCole https://t.co/QTjs9W9Bxp
RIP Bob Cole 🙏😢
Nobody called a game like the legendary Bob Cole, from @simmonssteve https://t.co/EHoYuFGf7J https://t.co/5AWPB9u2kP
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls Bob Cole's voice "iconic and incomparable" in a league statement mourning his passing. https://t.co/CahY8P34Fm
Gary Bettman…on Bob Cole: https://t.co/heBRTjLmFZ
Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the passing of Bob Cole. https://t.co/BtsqqbsTCP https://t.co/QWoWxFPhw5