Longtime Flames radio voice Peter Maher dies at 79

He received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award in 2006.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Sad day. Peter was a prince among men, humble and kind, and he provided one of the best soundtracks to the game that's e Via @frank_seravalli on X

What happened: Maher joined Calgary’s booth in 1980 and retired after the 2013-14 season. Frank Seravalli remembered him as humble and kind while praising the soundtrack he gave the sport.

Why it matters: His calls spanned Calgary’s 1989 Stanley Cup championship and 2004 run to the Final. His trademark expressions became fixtures for generations of Flames fans.

By the numbers: Maher called 33 consecutive Flames seasons and nearly 3,000 games, plus six NHL All-Star Games, four Stanley Cup Finals and Canada’s 2010 Olympic men’s schedule.

What to watch: The Saddledome radio booth bearing his name will remain part of Calgary’s final season at the arena in 2026-27.

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@frank_seravalli 2026-09-07T11:45:53.234356+00:00

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