DENVER (KDVR) — Longtime Altitude Sports activities Colorado Avalanche Tv shade analyst Peter McNab has died at the age of 70, the network reported.
McNab had been battling most cancers over the last yr and was in remission as of February this 12 months. Altitude Sports didn’t provide any details of his passing however did say this in a tweet:
The Altitude and KSE family are saddened to announce the passing of our buddy, Peter McNab. Our hearts exit to his family and mates, and the McNab family asks for privacy during this unimaginably tough time.
McNab was a local of Vancouver, British Columbia and performed college hockey at the College of Denver. His skilled career included time with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and ended with the new Jersey Devils.
McNab was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Corridor of Fame in 2021.
Reactions to McNab’s passing
McNab’s colleagues, friends and Avs Faithful have posted sentiments via social media remembering what an exquisite man he was:
Marc Moser, play-by-play announcer and McNab’s companion on Altitude Sports: «As word emerges of the loss of my partner, our friend and an unimaginable man and father, please keep Peter’s wonderful household in your thoughts and prayers and remember him for outstanding family man, hockey player & broadcaster he was. I will probably be not be responding as we all mourn.»
«There is a rare human that comes round very infrequently. I’m sad for us who were his pals & liked him. I’m more unhappy for his household that cherished him desperately. I’m sad for all people/hockey fans who never knew his good life energy & hockey thoughts. My great good friend.»
Kyle Keefe, Avalanche in-studio host on Altitude Sports activities: «My heart is damaged. Love you Maxy.»
Peter Baugh, The Athletic: «This is devastating information. I’m eternally thankful for all the chats I had with Peter at the rink. What a sort, sort man. My heart is together with his household. Could his memory be a blessing.»
Drew Goodman, Colorado Rockies play-by-play analyst on At&T Sports Net: «Peter McNab was much more then an insightful and entertaining hockey analyst. He was an exquisite and caring pal, and terrific household man. For me, he’s every bit as vital as anyone while you recount the history of the @Avalanche since they arrived from Quebec. Rest easy Maxy»
Jesse Trujillo, radio broadcast engineer for Altitude Sports Radio: «One of the last occasions I acquired to work with Peter was profitable the Stanley Cup and I’m perpetually completely satisfied to have this video to remember him by. Additionally sharing a big hug after the sport! Maxy was the very best!!»
Katie Gaus, Avalanche Altitude Tv host/reporter: «I only had the pleasure of knowing Pete for a few months — however his impact was instant. I might see from day one what an amazing, form, and real particular person he was. The way he handled folks is a legacy we must always all try for. So fortunate to know him. He will never be forgotten»
John Kelly, former Avs play-by-play announcer with McNab: «This is so heartbreaking to listen to.I’ll always remember my 9 years in Denver as his broadcast companion. He was so good to me and our family. Condolences to Diana and their stunning women. #RestInPeace Maxy»
John Michael Liles, former Avs participant and Altitude host: «Not a kinder individual. He was an important man, who at all times seemed out for me. He beloved hockey as a lot as anybody I’ve ever met. RIP Maxy. You can be missed by all that had the pleasure of spending time with you my pal.»
Vic Lombardi, Altitude Television and radio: «This man taught the game of hockey to most of us in the Denver area. He did it for 3 many years. He loved the game more than anyone I know. Love ya, Maxy.»
«I will all the time remember Peter for his hockey notebook. He toted it all over the place he went. Stocked with random stats and data.»
Denver Hockey Twitter: «We’re heartbroken to be taught of Peter’s passing, and the prayers of all Pioneer hockey are together with his family, pals and colleagues in Colorado and across North America. We’re so proud to have Peter part of our Denver Hockey Household.»
Conor McGahey, Avs Altitude radio play-by-play announcer: «Thank you, Maxy. For all the things. There might never be a better colleague, and more importantly, good friend. I’ll miss you terribly.»
Lauren Gardner, a former Avalanche colleague at Altitude Sports: «Heartbroken by the information of the passing of one of the brightest, kindest and giving souls I’ve ever encountered. Words can’t specific what Pete meant to our Avalanche household and the affect he made on me personally. Sending a lot love to his family. Might he RIP»
Stan and Josh Kroenke, Colorado Avalanche homeowners: «Peter’s ardour for hockey was singular — as was his reward for celebrating what makes the sports activities so special.
We have been blessed that, for 27 years, he was an integral and indispensable part of our organization.
His presence, insight and dedication to rising the sport made us all want to be higher stewards of hockey.
On behalf of the Colorado Avalanche, KSE, Altitude Sports activities and hockey followers internationally, we send our deepest condolences to the McNab household and all of Peter’s huge army of beloved ones and buddies.»
Joe Sakic, Avs president and former player: «The Avalanche organization is beyond sad to listen to the Online News Action of Peter’s passing. Peter has been there for each season of the Avalanche’s existence and was the voice of the workforce via so many memorable years, together with three Stanley Cup championships. He was a staple in the local hockey group, going again to his years enjoying at the University of Denver to working practically 30 years with the Avs. However as good as a hockey man as he was, he will be most remembered for being a buddy to so many. On behalf of the Avalanche organization, we send our deepest condolences to the entire McNab household. Peter shall be drastically missed.»
Present and former Avs players respond on social media
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog posted on Instagram, «You shall be missed Pete.»
Devon Toews posted, «RIP to an ideal man.»
Erik Johnson posted fingers collectively and a blue coronary heart emoji with a graphic of McNab.
Cale Makar, J.T. Compher and Mikko Rantanen are just a few gamers who reposted the Altitude Instagram publish of McNab’s passing.