Dave Strader Appreciation Thread

[ClassLessCoyote]

Thank you for being a big supporter of hockey and hockey fans in Arizona. You'll be missed! RIP Dave Strader

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[Naych_PHX]

All he did for the Coyotes I really appreciated and I realized how lucky the team was to have the best in the business. Loved that he went back to doing some national games. I will definitely miss him.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

You're the man Strades, say hey to my Buddy Boy, while your up there.

God's speed

 

[mouser]

He was the best. Rest in peace Dave, we all miss you.

 

[RABBIT]

Terrible news to wake to

 

[SniperHF]

He was indispensable. Didn't matter if I heard him call a Stars or NBC broadcast after he left here, it instantly felt normal.

 

[RufusG]

Very sad. He was a pro and it seemed like it came very naturally to him, he didn't distract from the game at all. He made it easier to watch the game.

 

[KG]

Rest in Peace. Great announcer.

 

[Summer Rose]

He will be missed

 

[Muppet]

Oh this is not the news I wanted to start my day with. f***. RIP Strader, you were always my favorite announcer.

 

[Sinurgy]

Man this sucks, I knew the odds were against him but was hoping they could find a way to help him beat it. RIP Strades, you were an awesome play by play guy, you and Panger will always be the gold standard for Coyotes fans!

 

[0point1]

Rest in peace Mr. Strader

 

[slv]

Rest in peace.

 

[BigMac1212]

I did not hear this! RIP Dave

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

A long time ago my dad and I were invited to a fans lunch thing with Doan, Nash, Pang, and Strader at Abuelo's (IIRC) near Mayo/Scottsdale. Apparently it was just my dad and I who were there, so we got to have lunch with all those guys just by ourselves. As a kid, it was the best thing ever, haha. I remember how nice they all were and how fun that day was. Definitely felt like the luckiest kid in the world that day.

Strader was a good person and it sucks that he had to go through cancer. RIP Mr. Strader, Arizona was lucky to have you for the time we did. I am glad I was able to share a lunch with you.

 

[Naych_PHX]

A long time ago my dad and I were invited to a fans lunch thing with Doan, Nash, Pang, and Strader at Abuelo's (IIRC) near Mayo/Scottsdale. Apparently it was just my dad and I who were there, so we got to have lunch with all those guys just by ourselves. As a kid, it was the best thing ever, haha. I remember how nice they all were and how fun that day was. Definitely felt like the luckiest kid in the world that day.

Strader was a good person and it sucks that he had to go through cancer. RIP Mr. Strader, Arizona was lucky to have you for the time we did. I am glad I was able to share a lunch with you.

That's sounds freaking awesome. Definitely lucky. Thanks for the story.

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

That's sounds freaking awesome. Definitely lucky. Thanks for the story.

Thanks! Yea, I was expecting it to be one of those things with a bunch of other people and all of that but it was just us! Couldn't believe that, haha. They were all a pleasure to be around, for sure.