Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN/WGR 550) - The Buffalo Sabres will continue to honor the life and legacy of legendary play-by-play broadcaster Rick Jeanneret following his passing this past Thursday at the age of 81.
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The team announced on Wednesday it will host a special tribute event on Sunday, Aug. 27 at KeyBank Center called "Remembering RJ: The Man Behind the Mic". This event will feature a special tribute with roundtable conversations with broadcasters and Sabres alumni.
The event begins at 5 p.m. ET with doors opening for fans to attend at 3:30 p.m. ET. General admission tickets are free to the public, but are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
In case fans miss out or are unable to attend the event, it will also air on MSG and stream live on Sabres.com, as well as the team's social media platforms.
Out of respect for Jeanneret and his family's wishes, a full memorial service will not be held.
The Sabres also say they will continue to honor Jeanneret's legacy throughout the 2023-24 season. Further details will be announced at a later date.
The "RJ" display currently located in Alumni Plaza outside KeyBank Center will remain in place through the weekend.
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