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Originally Posted by the crispy badger
Growing up in the 80's in Calgary Ed was someone you couldn't get away from if you were a sports fan...it's truly a shame that the younger generation will never have a chance to hear his larger then life voice and personality.
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To me, he was sort of like that black sheep uncle every family has. A bit of a mess, but always a lot of fun to be around.
"FLEURINDYK HITS THE POST! Who WAS that?"
I remember growing up when 2&7 was all there was for hockey during the regular season and waiting with great anticipation for "Hello, hockey fans!" every October. I really miss that. Ed had so much enthusiasm for the game, and for the city of Calgary. He was an icon.
I guess it was just because it was part of my childhood, and it reminds me of the 80's glory days where every year we had a shot at the cup.
He wasn't the best hockey announcer out there, but he's still my favorite so far.