Legendary Buffalo Sabres play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret was bestowed the greatest honor on Friday when a banner bearing his name was added to the rafters of KeyBank Center.
A sold-out arena welcomed RJ to the ice during a pregame ceremony on RJ Night presented by Wegmans and the cheers continued throughout the night.
Watch the full ceremony here:
Sabres honor Jeanneret with banner ceremony
Hall-of-Fame play-by-play announcer's name joins other Sabres legends in the rafters
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RICK JEANNERET
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Jeanneret sits in on victory speech on RJ Night
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Announcing the winner of RJ's Best call bracket
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Congratulations, Rick Jeanneret
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RJ Night: Describe Rick Jeanneret in one word
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Rick Jeanneret gag reel