Born in Geneva, Switzerland
Play-by-play announcer for the Buffalo Sabres (1971- )

He looks like Rodney Dangerfield.
He is not well-known outside of Ontario and Western New York.
He overused the 'LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LAFONTAINE' phrase during Pat LaFontaine's tenure with the team.
He uses corny catch phrases during his play-by-plays.
He comes up with outrageous nicknames for the players.

He is considered one of hockey's animated play by play announcers.
He has done play-by-play for the Sabres since the franchise's second NHL season.
He is the longest tenured broadcaster in NHL history.
He made the famous 'May Day' call after Brad May's overtime goal that eliminated the Bruins from the Stanley Cup playoffs (1993).
He organized a classy tribute to his colleague Ted Darling, who was forced to retire due to medical reasons.
He makes the drive from his home in Niagara Falls to Buffalo to do play by play on game nights.
He got his break as a play-by-play announcer in the Junior A ranks.

Credit: Ricky

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