Penguins Update - Some Mike Langeisms

If you've ever listened to a WXDX broadcast of the game then you've no doubt listened to one of the best play-by-play announcers on the market. Mike Lange's gritty voice has the timbre of a man who has smoked 20 packs of cigarettes and gargled whiskey every day since he was born. His voice is unreal and exceptionally suiting for a game's broadcast. He is also one of the purveyors in some of the oddest and most bizarre sayings known to man.

As mentioned in the recent recap, I had the mixed pleasure/disdain of having to listen to the recent match on the radio. I say pleasure only because Mike Lange's voice and mannerisms are what keeps the broadcast entertaining. On the contrary, I say disdain because you want to actually see a Flyers vs Pens contest. Either way, I thought I'd share some of the Langeisms from yesterday's broadcast.

Sykora's goal at 16:20 in the 1st
"He shoots and scores from 35 feet. Petr Sykora ties it for the Penguins. Ah you ain't nothin' but a hound dog...

Gonchar's goal at :38 in the 2nd
"Gonchar snapped the shot from 55 feet. And it gets by Biron, the Penguins lead 2-1. And Donna needs a donut."

Malkin's goal at 18:43 in the 2nd
Shooting and scoring from 25 and the Penguins have a 3-1 lead. I'll never teach a ping (?) to sing."

Letang's goal at 12:14 in the 3rd
In walks Letang, fires and scores. Kris Letang setup by Malkin, and the Penguins lead 4-2. And she wants to sell my monkey."

Does anyone else have any fond memories of, perhaps, even some favorites quote from Lange?

Also, if you haven't viewed it already, Pensburgh's Dunman has his input on the Ruutu vs Downie fight. Check it out here

I'm also trying to compile, as per a past brainstorm with Pensburgh user PensKorn66, a collection of videos in which we can all monitor the progress of Malkin's English lessons. If you have videos of Malkin speaking (post-games, pre-game, etc.) then post it up on here so we can get a nice collection going.

MsbcourtJV Squad

686 days ago

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First, Frank, thank you. lol. Off the top of my head "Scratch my back with a hacksaw" for one. Good ol' Lange.

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MsbcourtJV Squad

686 days ago

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Not sure if this was Lange but I think so. "And he beats him like a rented mule!!!!"

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

685 days ago

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Pretty sure I've heard that one a few times before. I really wonder if he sits around in his house on off-nights wearing his smoker's jacket with a pipe in one hand and a pen in the other thinking up these ridiculous mannerisms and jotting them down on paper as they come to his head.

"Michael, take out the trash." "Trash...yeah...YEAH...HE PICKS UP THE TRASH AND SCOOOOORES." "NOW MICHAEL."

"Yes dear."

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MsbcourtJV Squad

685 days ago

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Ok i'll keep going. "Buy Sam a drink, and his dog one too." They may not seem funny but when you're watching the game your just like, wtf? I <3 Mike Lange.

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FrankDDiv-I Stud

685 days ago

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He's one of the best ones out there. Him and the guy, whose name I can't remember, who used to broadcast the Sabres' games. "Pat La-la-la-la-lafontaiiiine."

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Steel TownDraft Pick

685 days ago

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"Get into the fast lane grandma the bingo game is about to roll!"

"I'll be cow-kicked!"

"She wants to sell my monkey!"

"Michael,Michael,motorcycle!"

"Get that dog of my lawn"

"He picked his pocket like he was walking down 5th Avenue!"

"He dosen't know whether to cry or wind his watch!"

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

215 days ago

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Spit shine your shoes Mabel; it's time to dance with Lord Stanley!

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Anonymous Fanatic #2

214 days ago

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"And Cam Ward just lost his liquor license!"

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