NHL community mourns death of Stars broadcaster Strader

Play-by-play announcer nicknamed The Voice died Sunday of cholangiocarcinoma

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

October 01, 2017

The hockey community was in mourning after Dallas Stars broadcaster
Dave Strader died Sunday at the age of 62
of cholangiocarcinoma, a form of bile duct cancer.

It is with sad news that we announce that Dave Strader has passed away this morning at the age of 62. pic.twitter.com/CMlpJAQn01
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) October 1, 2017

Stars players, including captain Jamie Benn, mourned and celebrated Strader's life with posts on Twitter.

Sad to hear the news this morning about our friend Dave Strader. Big part of the Dallas Stars family and will truly be missed.
— Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) October 1, 2017

Thoughts and Prayers go out to his wife Colleen, family and friends. Thank you for everything Dave! We salute you! #Legendofthebooth pic.twitter.com/lzhSPtXhGD
— Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) October 1, 2017

Sad sad day. One of a kind guy. Rest In Peace Dave https://t.co/wikkw0ZmPK
— Stephen Johns (@stjohns28) October 1, 2017

Stars center Tyler Seguin also voiced his appreciation for the 2017 Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner with a tweet and post on Instagram.

Incredibly sad to hear about the passing of @TheVoiceDS. Iconic in his work but a even better friend. May you rest in peace buddy. pic.twitter.com/Mm60OpkdcL
— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) October 1, 2017

Instagram from @tseguin92: Incredibly sad to hear about the passing of Dave Strader. Iconic in his work but a even better friend. Prayers go out to his wife Colleen, family and friends. May you rest in peace buddy. View on Instagram
Strader, known as The Voice, spent more than 30 years calling games for the Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, as well as broadcasting national games for FOX, ESPN and NBC. As such, his reach across the NHL was broad, as reflected by players, media members and teams offering condolences.

So sad by the news of Dave Strader a great man, who's life impacted many people for the better. #RIP thoughts go out to his family
— jason demers (@jasondemers5) October 1, 2017

RIP Dave. Always such a nice person to me at the rink. https://t.co/tUIdcVOf2p
— Cassie Campbell-Pascall (@CassieCampbell) October 1, 2017

This is a sad day for all of us. We know that he is in a friendly place. Calling the game from a higher broadcast booth. RIP Strades. Xox
— Darren R Pang (@Panger40) October 1, 2017

Tweet from @RalphStrangis: A true professional. A wonderful guy. A colleague and friend. One of the very best. My thoughts go out to his family and the Stars family. https://t.co/lcHCrASqgp

Thoughts and prayers to the family of Dave Strader. Family man and true pro. Loved and respected by those lucky enough to know him. #voice
— John Forslund (@JohnForslund) October 1, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dave Strader. https://t.co/9yQwTMzLt2
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) October 1, 2017

The entire Detroit #RedWings organization is saddened to learn of the passing of Dave Strader... pic.twitter.com/nPHK9Gdbzn
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 1, 2017

"Dave was a great broadcaster & a better person. I'll miss seeing him at the rink." - Dale Tallon

Our thoughts are with the Strader family https://t.co/m7OF5bHbwS
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) October 1, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Strader family as well as our @DallasStars family on the loss of such a great man. https://t.co/NJrhOJ2Pno
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) October 1, 2017

Our condolences to the Strader family and everyone with the Stars organization. https://t.co/rQ4klviAWn
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) October 1, 2017

We are deeply saddened to learn of Dave Strader's passing. Our condolences go out to his family, the @DallasStars & all those who knew him.
— 🏆 - Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) October 1, 2017

Our thoughts & prayers are with the family of Dave Strader. He was an incredible broadcaster & person & was beloved in the hockey world. pic.twitter.com/zhbXkpn6P2
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) October 1, 2017

NHL community mourns death of Stars broadcaster Strader

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