Former Red Wing play by play commentator Dave Strader passes away

[Obe2kenobe]

Strader was the play by play commentator 85-96 for the wings. He was known as the "voice"
Was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago. He was 62. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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[One Blurred Eye]

Truly one of the best in the biz, hockey won't be the same without Dave's voice elevating the pbp experience. Hopefully the gratitude and respect of throngs of hockey fans will console in some small way the early rest he's been called to. May all PBP people strive to reach the high bar Mr. Strader set.

 

[nickp91]

dave strader and mickey redmond were legends on Pass Sports

 

[Shoalzie]

Us fans of a slightly older vintage grew up on Dave and Mickey. Seems like we've had Ken Daniels forever but I have so many fond memories of Strades calling games for the Wings. He will be missed. RIP.



(Jump to 2:00 for THAT goal)

 

[Nut Upstrom]

What sad, sad news.
One of the best in the business and a truly kind and good person.

 

[guinness]

Wow, was hoping that he was going to get better, add me in as another old enough to remember Mickey and Dave.

 

[Obe2kenobe]

Us fans of a slightly older vintage grew up on Dave and Mickey. Seems like we've had Ken Daniels forever but I have so many fond memories of Strades calling games for the Wings. He will be missed. RIP.



(Jump to 2:00 for THAT goal)

Perfect video to post Shoalzie. What a great memory. Strader was a great play by play guy, and got to call that piece of history. Also it reminds me of the perserverience Yzerman had 13 years up til that point. And he would get his 1st cup a year later.

 

[Winger98]

Wow, was hoping that he was going to get better, add me in as another old enough to remember Mickey and Dave.

me three. They were the voice of the Wings for me. Condolences to his family.

 

[SoupGuru]

Damn. That's awful. I thought he was on the mend?

He was one of the greats

 

[HIFE]

I also remember him from the 80's but his talent really shone at the national level. He was the best NBC broadcaster, no contest. Dave Strader left a mark on the game of hockey and will be missed by all.

 

[joe89]

Top-5 commentator in the game. Rest in peace.

 

[jkutswings]

How sad. Such a fantastic broadcaster, and a wonderful person, from the sound of it. Here's an article that Sports Illustrated did, including some reaction from around the league:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...ATAm&usg=AOvVaw0xQBMVLf8NRWgybodyEWmB&ampcf=1

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

I grew up watching him and Redmond call games. Strader will always be the voice of the Red Wings to me.

Definitely one of the best in the business. So sad to pass away at what is still a young age.

f*** cancer.