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Rick Jeanneret, the iconic play-by-play voice of the Buffalo Sabres, passed away on Thursday night, according to an announcement by the Sabres. With a career spanning over 51 years, Jeanneret witnessed and called some of the most significant moments in the team’s history.

Although he didn’t provide specific dates or rank them, Jeanneret shared his top 10 most memorable moments. Here they are:

1. “May Day!” – Jeanneret’s iconic call during the 1993 playoffs when Brad May scored the overtime goal against the Boston Bruins.

2. “LaFontaine has scored at six seconds!” – Jeanneret’s excitement as Pat LaFontaine scored just six seconds into the game against the Philadelphia Flyers in 1990.

3. “May Day! May Day!” – Jeanneret’s repeat of the famous call as the Sabres clinched their playoff series against the Boston Bruins in 1993.

4. “Top shelf where momma hides the cookies!” – Jeanneret’s description of Alexander Mogilny’s goal against the Quebec Nordiques in 1990.

5. “Foligno…Foligno…Foligno!” – Jeanneret’s enthusiastic repetition as Mike Foligno scored a hat trick in 1986 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

6. “Holy mackerel!” – Jeanneret’s catchphrase that became synonymous with his play-by-play commentary.

7. “Whoops, I hit a shoe!” – Jeanneret’s humorous moment when a shoe was thrown onto the ice during a game.

8. “Oh, now we’ve got a goodie!” – Jeanneret’s anticipation during a memorable altercation between Rob Ray and Marty McSorley.

9. “Miro Satan is from Slovakia and that is his name backwards!” – Jeanneret’s play-by-play description showcasing his witty side.

10. “The comeback kids!” – Jeanneret’s jubilation as the Sabres overcame a three-goal deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1987.

Rick Jeanneret left an indelible mark on the Buffalo Sabres and their fans with his passion, enthusiasm, and unforgettable play calls. He will be deeply missed by the hockey community.

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