On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the longtime voice of the Saskatoon Blades Les Lazaruk (@Bladesvoice) called his 2000th Western Hockey League as the Blades traveled to Regina to play the Pats at the Brandt Centre.
2000 and counting 📈 pic.twitter.com/FxOr2lyUN2
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) February 2, 2022
People all around the hockey world reacted to the milestone:
For you, Les, three words.
Simply the best. pic.twitter.com/iqqGOrq5rK
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) February 3, 2022
Les, Congratulations on 2000! Be great as usual!
— Chris Cuthbert (@CCpxpSN) February 2, 2022
Congratulations Les. You are just a gem. Blades fans have been so fortunate to have you in that role. A true pro. A true gentleman. Enjoy my friend. https://t.co/mKKKdRzI8d
— Peter Loubardias (@fan960lou) February 2, 2022
Congratulations to @Bladesvoice on reaching the remarkable milestone of 2000 games broadcast. That's is a lot of miles, goals, fiticuffs, wins, losses and memories! Wishing you a great call tonight and congratulations! @TheWHL @BladesHockey
— Brent Parker (@BrentRParker) February 2, 2022
Congratulations @Bladesvoice you’re a true pro and a class act. Have a great call tonight!
— Shawn Mullin (@shawnmullin) February 2, 2022
Congrats @Bladesvoice! An incredible accomplishment. Enjoy the night! https://t.co/Ne4XkATJE4
— Daniel Fink (@danielthefink) February 2, 2022
Les Lazaruk is joining the 2000 club in broadcasting Blades hockey tonight. A tremendous accomplishment and congratulations Les. Awsome!!!!
— Bob Ridley (@BobRidley_CHAT) February 2, 2022
Even the Pats:
2000 games is an unbelievable feat to accomplish. Congrats @Bladesvoice!
Honoured we get to be a part of history. Just no guarantees on tonight’s result going your way 😏 https://t.co/G9f5B9yCDk
— Regina Pats (@WHLPats) February 2, 2022
We are crying and so are you 😭 pic.twitter.com/DeLeDZ5kLt
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) February 3, 2022
The Saskatoon Hilltops junior football team:
2000 @BladesHockey games!! Congratulations on the milestone Les. 💙💛💙💛 https://t.co/jgk6mCS5jk
— Saskatoon Hilltops (@SaskHilltops) February 2, 2022
The BU Bobcats with a great vintage picture of Les…
🎙️Congrats to Les Lazaruk (@Bladesvoice) on calling 2⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ @TheWHL games. We appreciate your passion and dedication. Thanks for being 'the reliable voice of the B.U. Bobcats' once upon a time. #Legend Winner winner chicken dinner‼️🍗🍽️ https://t.co/X0GbfWe6oD pic.twitter.com/L4f0bEnAwY
— BU Bobcats (@BUBobcats) February 2, 2022
From the DUBNetwork Family, Congratulations on the 2,000th game, Les!
