Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, known for his distinctive goal calls, passed away at the age of 76, as confirmed by the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 19, 2025.

The cause of Lange's death has not been disclosed.

Lange was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001, receiving the Foster Hewitt Award for broadcast excellence.

After a brief departure due to the team's financial struggles, he returned to the Penguins in 1976 and remained their primary broadcaster for the next 30 years without missing a game.

His calls were so iconic that they were often mimicked by other sportscasters, including former ESPN anchor Keith Olbermann.

Born on March 3, 1948, in Sacramento, California, Lange began his broadcasting career in the Western Hockey League before joining the Penguins in 1974.

The Penguins honored Lange in October 2021, marking his 50th year in broadcasting, during which he expressed his gratitude for his career.

Phil Bourque, a former Penguin and Lange's long-time partner, praised him as one of the kindest and most loyal individuals he had ever met.

He transitioned to full-time radio broadcasting in 2006 and called the Penguins' Stanley Cup victories in 2009, 2016, and 2017 before retiring in August 2021.

Lange had a nearly five-decade career, documenting the Penguins' evolution into a five-time Stanley Cup champion, and was known for his unique delivery and quirky sayings.

Some of Lange's memorable phrases included 'It's a hockey night in Pittsburgh' and 'Elvis has left the building,' which made him a beloved figure among fans.

In 1992, after the Penguins won their second consecutive Stanley Cup, Lange famously said, 'Lord Stanley, Lord Stanley, get me the brandy.'