I miss Milt Ellis

[Eleven]

I'm just so tired of arena announcers screaming goal calls.  (I'm coming from Anaheim's third, but this has been building within.)  There was something to Milt.  He was understated.

 

Buffalo goal, scored by number 7, Richard Martin.  Assists number 11, Gilbert Perreault and number 14, Rene Robert.  Martin, from Perreault and Robert.  Time of the goal, 16:57.

 

It was simple, it was understated, and it was understood.

 

(And Dr. Smith, please call your answering service.)

 

 

[Wyldnwoody44]

I thought this said Matt Ellis at first....

 

 

Now it makes sense

[Neo]

Indeed. Someone wrote in an earlier thread that there are thousands of us who self announced our success, on ponds and tennis courts, with Milt's intonation.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

Indeed. Someone wrote in an earlier thread that there are thousands of us who self announced our success, on ponds and tennis courts, with Milt's intonation.

 

I always did it Edward G Robinson style......

[Doohicksie]

See also:  Bud Lynch.

[Stoner]

I'm just so tired of arena announcers screaming goal calls.  (I'm coming from Anaheim's third, but this has been building within.)  There was something to Milt.  He was understated.

 

Buffalo goal, scored by number 7, Richard Martin.  Assists number 11, Gilbert Perreault and number 14, Rene Robert.  Martin, from Perreault and Robert.  Time of the goal, 16:57.

 

It was simple, it was understated, and it was understood.

 

(And Dr. Smith, please call your answering service.)

Assists or assisted by?

[DaveSnuggerud]

One of my favorite Milt memories - some sort of promotion gave each fan a large, sturdy piece of paper. The game starts to go south and a few paper airplanes, made from the paper, start to trickle out of the Oranges. Milt comes on the PA and says, "Please do not throw paper airplanes." This seemed to incite more airplane throwing as another dozen or two drift down to the ice. Bad promo.

[beerme1]

I thought this said Matt Ellis at first....

 

 

Now it makes sense

 

 

Me too and I wanted to punch Eleven in the face. I never want to see good guy Matty Ellis in a Sabres uni again! This crap is over. Time to start putting some talent out there. Wait, this isn't the time or place.

Carry on.

[mudberry]

The announcers in certain arenas have gotten very annoying with Boston's being my least favorite. Is this a carry over from the NBA where they are paid to be a part of the entertainment?

[Huckleberry]

Jesus that boston announcer is really annoying, i can understand you are also a fan of the team, but some neutrality would be nice from him.

[That Aud Smell]

Milt was terrific.

 

I also miss -- or maybe he's still around -- the way the guy in the old Montreal forum would call goals. My personal favorite: Naslund from Robinson and Carbonneau.

[shrader]

I'm just so tired of arena announcers screaming goal calls.  (I'm coming from Anaheim's third, but this has been building within.)  There was something to Milt.  He was understated.

 

Buffalo goal, scored by number 7, Richard Martin.  Assists number 11, Gilbert Perreault and number 14, Rene Robert.  Martin, from Perreault and Robert.  Time of the goal, 16:57.

 

It was simple, it was understated, and it was understood.

 

(And Dr. Smith, please call your answering service.)

 

I know you're talking about arena announcers, but if you really want to make your ears bleed, you should listen to a Tampa Bay radio call.

[Stoner]

I know you're talking about arena announcers, but if you really want to make your ears bleed, you should listen to a Tampa Bay radio call.

Come on, you old grump. Druncle Phil is pretty funny. He steps all over the play by play guy. The other night he shouted, "Stralman! No! What's wrong with that guy!?" You're probably referring to the screamer, Dave Mishkin. Until the Bolts score, he sounds pretty typical. A pretty deep voice. Solid play by play skills. When they score, though, look out... he's being tasered.

Milt Ellis Jukebox

 

http://www.staffannouncer.com/miltellis.htm

[shrader]

Come on, you old grump. Druncle Phil is pretty funny. He steps all over the play by play guy. The other night he shouted, "Stralman! No! What's wrong with that guy!?" You're probably referring to the screamer, Dave Mishkin. Until the Bolts score, he sounds pretty typical. A pretty deep voice. Solid play by play skills. When they score, though, look out... he's being tasered.

Milt Ellis Jukebox

 

http://www.staffannouncer.com/miltellis.htm

 

The main problem is that I only hear clips from highlights shows, so it's only the goals.  Espo is hilarious though, he has no idea what his role is supposed to be.  My guess is that over the course of a game, he's a lot like Will Ferrell's version of Harry Carey.

 

 

And as for Milt Ellis, I love the fact that I can actually hear his voice in my head right now without even clicking on any links.  Some sounds just stick with you forever.

[K-9]

I always did it Edward G Robinson style......

Where's your Moses now!

[elcrusho]

Allot of kids have no idea who you're talking about.....

[Stoner]

I don't suppose anyone would be brave enough to record and post their Milt Ellis impression?

[That Aud Smell]

I don't suppose anyone would be brave enough to record and post their Milt Ellis impression?

 

Not after you did your RJ. Bar is set too high.

[LabattBlue]

You know what really sucks?  If the announcer for the 15-16 season was told to be just like Milt Ellis, it wouldn't have any negative impact on the crowd atmosphere versus "monster truck" style of PA announcer. You would think there would be someone old school in the organization <cough cough> Pegula <cough cough> who would just say, this is what I want!

 

In case you can't tell, I HATE monster truck PA guy...especially the Sabres current guy.  Every time I had to listen to him say Thomas Vanek, it made me want to go on a seek and destroy mission and rip the microphone out of his hand.

[TrueBlueGED]

I like enthusiastic PA guys. Suck it old people! And yes, Shrader is an honorary old person :p

[qwksndmonster]

You know what really sucks?  If the announcer for the 15-16 season was told to be just like Milt Ellis, it wouldn't have any negative impact on the crowd atmosphere versus "monster truck" style of PA announcer. You would think there would be someone old school in the organization <cough cough> Pegula <cough cough> who would just say, this is what I want!

 

In case you can't tell, I HATE monster truck PA guy...especially the Sabres current guy.  Every time I had to listen to him say Thomas Vanek, it made me want to go on a seek and destroy mission and rip the microphone out of his hand.

Oh my god yes.  Every time I think about his voice it's automatically him saying Thomasss Vaaaanek.

[Stoner]

A nice compromise was the old Pens' PA guy, John Barbero, now dearly departed. He played it pretty straight, except Mario Lemyoooooooooooooooooooooo.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

Where's your Moses now!

 

If they had a set, the Sabres would let Dunleavy call a game this way. I think he has the appreciation for it.

 

And THAT....would be an awesome goal call in OT.

[LTS]

Jesus that boston announcer is really annoying, i can understand you are also a fan of the team, but some neutrality would be nice from him.

 

It's not nice to stereotype.  Except in this one instance.

[Samson's Flow]

I too miss Matt Ellis.

 

 

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