Sad news for every Colorado Avalanche fan.
, McNab's employer, offered the following statement in conjunction with son Josh Kroenke, the franchise's president and governor:"Peter's passion for hockey was singular — as was his gift for celebrating what makes the sport so special. We were blessed that, for 27 years, he was an integral and indispensable part of our organization. His presence, insight and commitment to growing the sport made us all want to be greater stewards of hockey.
Added Joe Sakic, the Avs legend who now serves as president of hockey operations:"The Avalanche organization is beyond sad to hear the news of Peter's passing. Peter has been there for every season of the Avalanche's existence and was the voice of the team through so many memorable years, including three Stanley Cup championships. He was a staple in the local hockey community, going back to his years playing at the University of Denver to working nearly 30 years with the Avs.
Born in Vancouver, McNab moved to San Diego at the age of fourteen after his father was hired to coach a minor-league hockey team, the Gulls. A few years later, he was lured to the University of Denver by a baseball scholarship, but his skating skills soon won him a spot on the DU Pioneers roster.
McNab's Denver connections served him in good stead when he transitioned from delivering Devils broadcasts to becoming a voice of the Avalanche. He didn't pretend to be anything other than an Avs booster, but his clear, concise explanations helped relative hockey newcomers understand what was happening on the ice without making folks who'd followed the sport for years feel as if he was dumbing anything down. For McNab, it was all about balance, and he never lost his edge.
McNab got his cancer diagnosis last year, but in February, he publicly announced that the disease was in remission — and he was able to enjoy the Avs' triumphant race through the playoffs. Here's a video shared by Vic Lombardi, McNab's Altitude colleague, showing the team's affection for him after securing the Cup.
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