The hockey community is mourning the passing of a legendary reporter
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The hockey world is mourning as legendary reporter, Larry Brooks, has passed away at the age of 75 following a brief battle with cancer.
Over three decades, Brooks had covered the New York Rangers for the New York Post and was a major force in the hockey media world.
Due to Brooks' unbelievable work, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a media member back in 2018.
New York Post sent their condolences, as did many others who appreciate Brooks on social media:
Many have sent condolences and appreciation for Larry Brooks
"For the last three decades, no one covered a sports beat in this city better than Larry did on the Rangers,» Post Executive Sports Editor Chris Shaw stated. «Well before the Hockey Hall of Fame enshrined him, Larry had already earned a place among the legends who have graced the pages of The Best Sports in Town.»
«I like to think that I was a guy who could change the momentum of a game when I came on the ice,» stated Sean Avery, former left wing who underwent parts of six seasons for the Rangers. «Brooksie could do that with the swipe of his pen. The guys that really understood playing for the Rangers all had a good relationship with Brooksie because he loves hockey players.»
James Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of MSG Sports also made a heartfelt statement regarding Brooks:
«Besides the stellar job that Larry did covering the New York Rangers, what few people know is that he and I would meet on occasion and he would give me his unabashed opinion on how the franchise was doing and what we needed to do to win. This never appeared in any of his columns, but I found his advice to be invaluable and will miss it dearly.»
Larry Brooks will be forever cherished and missed.
RIP Brooksie.
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