While Saturday was an afternoon puck drop, it still felt like “A Hockey Night in Pittsburgh” as the Penguins community celebrated the life and legacy of Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange, who died on Wednesday.

Tributes and memories of the longtime Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange are pouring following the news of his death at the age of 76. Lange died on Wednesday and within minutes of the news breaking of his death, tributes and memories were being shared across social media.

Lange, who died at age 76 on Wednesday, spent 46 years calling games for the Penguins, initially educating, entertaining and growing a relatively non-existent fan base during the franchise’s dark days, and then eventually chronicling, celebrating and punctuating championships won by Hall-of-Famers.

Before Dan Bylsma arrived in Pittsburgh during the 2008-09 season, the Michigan native knew of Mike Lange’s goal calls and the color he added to Penguins broadcasts. “‘Scratch my back with a hacksaw’

Broadcaster Mike Lange, who called Pittsburgh Penguins games for 46 years, has died, the team announced. He was 76.

The Pittsburgh Penguins honored Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during an emotional ceremony before their game against Washington