The ‘Voice of the North Stars’ Al Shaver passed away Monday
Al Shaver, the legendary “Voice of the North Stars” passed away Monday, according to the Minnesota Wild’s post on X. He was 96.
Al Shaver, beloved "Voice of the North Stars", has passed away at the age of 96.
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) April 24, 2024
Rest in peace to a legend and blessings to his family, friends and hockey fans around the world. 💚 pic.twitter.com/PxOF5LagSE
Hubbard Broadcasting’s KSTP reports that Al Shaver came to the Twin Cities in 1967 to call North Stars games, which he did for 26 years. When the team moved to Dallas in 1993, Shaver turned to the Minnesota Gopher hockey games until he retired in 1996.
Shaver is a 10-time Minnesota Sportscaster of the Year and received numerous awards over his career. He’s also in the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Al Shaver was truly the voice of hockey in Minnesota, announcing North Stars games for all 26 of their seasons. Gwen and I are sending our love to his family, friends, and the State of Hockey.https://t.co/cfXOLnYW12
— Governor Tim Walz (@GovTimWalz) April 24, 2024