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Tributes paid to longtime Flames announcer Peter Maher after his death

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Tributes paid to longtime Flames announcer Peter Maher after his death

Summary

Peter Maher, the longtime radio voice of the Calgary Flames, passed away at the age of 79. Maher began his broadcast career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1977 and joined the Flames in 1980 when the franchise relocated. Known for his signature phrases, he called numerous significant events, including six NHL All-Star Games and the Canadian men’s hockey team at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Maher retired in 2014 after 33 seasons. The Flames honored his legacy by naming the radio booth in the Scotiabank Saddledome after him. Following his death, the Flames and several broadcasters expressed condolences and shared memories of Maher's impact on the franchise and its fans.

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•Peter Maher died at age 79, prompting tributes from the Flames and broadcasters.
•Maher began his career with the Maple Leafs in 1977 and joined the Flames in 1980.
•He was known for phrases like 'Yeah, baby!' and 'You can put it in the win column!'
•Maher was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.
•The Flames named the radio broadcast booth after him to honor his legacy.

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Tributes are pouring in following the death of longtime Calgary Flames radio play-by-play announcer Peter Maher. He was 79. Maher began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a play-by-play announcer in 1977, before moving to the Flames in 1980 when the franchise relocated to Calgary. In addition to the Flames, Maher also lent…
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