Mike Lange: The Voice of the Penguins!

Imagine a superhero whose superpower is talking! That was kind of like Mike Lange. He was a sportscaster, which means he was the person who told everyone what was happening in a sports game. For a super long time, he was the main announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a famous hockey team. He made every goal sound super exciting and every save sound like a miracle!

Mike Lange started his amazing job with the Penguins way back in 1974. That's even before your parents might have been born! He took a little break and then came back to be their announcer for many, many years. He was so good at his job that he even won a special award called the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. It’s like getting a gold star for being the best at telling stories about hockey!

What made Mike Lange so special? He had a way of describing the game that made you feel like you were right there on the ice! He used exciting words and made funny sounds that made watching hockey even more fun. He didn't just say 'goal,' he'd make it sound like the most amazing thing ever! People loved listening to him because he made every game an adventure.

Mike Lange's voice was heard by thousands and thousands of hockey fans. He was a big part of why people loved the Pittsburgh Penguins so much. Even though he’s not announcing anymore, the memories of his exciting calls will live on forever. He showed everyone how important it is to be passionate about what you do and to share that excitement with others!