Who said scratch my back with a hacksaw?

Which hockey broadcaster coined the expression he beat him like a rented mule?

His common sayings are referred to as “Langeisms.” Lange was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 12, 2001. One of his most notable quotes were “he beat him like a rented mule”.

What do Pittsburgh Penguins fans say?

1: Penguins Win! And the King Lives! It’s the words every Pens fan wants to hear from Mike Lange, a surefire sign that Pittsburgh has won the game!

Why do the Penguins say Elvis has just left the building?

“Elvis has left the building” is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers at the conclusion of Elvis Presley concerts in order to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an encore. It has since become a catchphrase and punchline.

What happened to Mike Lange?

Lange announced his retirement from radio play-by-play duties on Monday, but the 73-year-old Hall of Famer will remain a part of the team’s radio network, adding commentary and voice work on a limited basis. Lange missed the majority of the past season because of the pandemic while awaiting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Who replaced Mike Lange?

Josh Getzoff

Josh Getzoff set to replace retiring Penguins legend Mike Lange in radio booth.

Did Mike Lange retire?

Mike Lange retired as play-by-play radio announcer of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday. Lange was a Penguins broadcaster for 46 years, calling their Stanley Cup wins in 1991, 1992, 2009, , and was given the Foster Hewitt Award for broadcasting from the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001.

WHO announces the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Penguins Radio Network Play-by-Play Announcer
One of the most unique broadcasters in professional sports, Mike Lange is calling games in his 42nd season with the Penguins, handling radio play-by-play on the club’s flagship station, 105.9 FM The X and the Penguins Radio Network.

When did Mike Lange start with the Penguins?

1974-75

Lange’s relationship with the Penguins began in 1974-75, when he broke into the NHL as a radio play-by-play man. He left for one season, but returned in 1976-77 and has been a fixture on the Penguins’ scene ever since. Lange did radio exclusively until 1979, when games were simulcast on radio and TV.