RIP Stompin' Tom Connors

JeffR · 03-07-2013, 12:05 AM

Apparently Stompin' Tom Connors, writer of The Hockey Song, passed away earlier tonight:

Stompin' Tom Connors dies at 77 - Canada - CBC News

A pretty good percentage of all the hours I've worked on FHM's database, especially the historical stuff, have been spent with a Stompin' Tom youtube playlist playing in the background. No better musical accompaniment for time spent thinking about old hockey players. He'll be missed.

RoPa · 03-07-2013, 12:19 AM

R.I.P. Stompin' Tom.

Jabez54 · 03-07-2013, 01:19 AM

Ditto ...

OpusTheFowl · 03-07-2013, 02:21 AM

Ah crap...

RIP Tom...thanks for everything!

Stompin' Tom Connors - The Hockey Song - YouTube

mking55 · 03-07-2013, 08:14 AM

There are not many Canadian legends so it hurts and is so sad to see one disappear.

And it is "the best game you can name"!

trident · 03-07-2013, 08:18 AM

Bobby scores!

r.i.p.

CeeBee · 03-07-2013, 08:22 AM

R.I.P. Tom.
Sad day for hockey fans but the Hockey Song will live on as long as hockey is being played.

Nino33 · 03-07-2013, 08:59 AM

R.I.P. Tom

ootp3to6 · 03-07-2013, 09:34 AM

Going to miss you Tom!
R.I.P.

pisquid · 03-07-2013, 09:59 AM

One of the greatest concerts I ever saw was Tom live at the Charlottetown Civic Centre in June 2002...He was the ultimate entertainer. Saw him again in 2009 and he wasn't the same guy. You could tell his health was fading. He'll be missed by all Canadians.

Loosie · 03-07-2013, 05:35 PM

Sudbury Saturday Night - A Fighting Tribute to the Sudbury Wolves - YouTube

RIP Tom!

Big Six · 03-07-2013, 08:31 PM

I'm not Canadian, but my father's parents were. It's from Dad's side of the family that I inherited my love of hockey.

However, like a lot of Americans, I knew Stompin' Tom Connors only from The Hockey Song. A few years ago, someone asked me who recorded the song, and that inspired me to learn more about him.

I was surprised to learn he had such an illustrious and interesting career. I listened to a few more of his songs, and discovered I really liked them. I enjoyed getting in touch with a little more of my Canadian heritage.

RIP, Tom. Your fans on both sides of the border will miss you.

03-07-2013, 12:05 AM	#1
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 16,623	RIP Stompin' Tom Connors Apparently Stompin' Tom Connors, writer of The Hockey Song, passed away earlier tonight: Stompin' Tom Connors dies at 77 - Canada - CBC News A pretty good percentage of all the hours I've worked on FHM's database, especially the historical stuff, have been spent with a Stompin' Tom youtube playlist playing in the background. No better musical accompaniment for time spent thinking about old hockey players. He'll be missed.

03-07-2013, 01:19 AM	#3
Jabez54 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Former Southie Posts: 2,068	Ditto ... __________________ Always a pleasure to stop in and visit the neighborhood!!

03-07-2013, 08:14 AM	#5
mking55 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boading, China Posts: 1,249	There are not many Canadian legends so it hurts and is so sad to see one disappear. And it is "the best game you can name"! __________________ Why do you live in Boading? Somebody has to. http://adventuresinjurong.wordpress.com/

03-07-2013, 08:18 AM	#6
trident All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: GM Games Posts: 537	Bobby scores! r.i.p. __________________ General Manager (GM) Games Website \| Reddit \| Discord \| YouTube

03-07-2013, 08:22 AM	#7
CeeBee Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chase BC Canada Posts: 105	R.I.P. Tom. Sad day for hockey fans but the Hockey Song will live on as long as hockey is being played. __________________ Older is sometimes better.

03-07-2013, 12:19 AM	#2
RoPa All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 558	R.I.P. Stompin' Tom.

03-07-2013, 02:21 AM	#4
OpusTheFowl Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 159	Ah crap... RIP Tom...thanks for everything! Stompin' Tom Connors - The Hockey Song - YouTube

03-07-2013, 08:59 AM	#8
Nino33 Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 320	R.I.P. Tom

03-07-2013, 09:34 AM	#9
ootp3to6 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Haliburton,Ontario Canada Posts: 3,238	Going to miss you Tom! R.I.P.

03-07-2013, 09:59 AM	#10
pisquid Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 47	One of the greatest concerts I ever saw was Tom live at the Charlottetown Civic Centre in June 2002...He was the ultimate entertainer. Saw him again in 2009 and he wasn't the same guy. You could tell his health was fading. He'll be missed by all Canadians.

03-07-2013, 05:35 PM	#11
Loosie Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 16	Sudbury Saturday Night - A Fighting Tribute to the Sudbury Wolves - YouTube RIP Tom!

03-07-2013, 08:31 PM	#12
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,145	I'm not Canadian, but my father's parents were. It's from Dad's side of the family that I inherited my love of hockey. However, like a lot of Americans, I knew Stompin' Tom Connors only from The Hockey Song. A few years ago, someone asked me who recorded the song, and that inspired me to learn more about him. I was surprised to learn he had such an illustrious and interesting career. I listened to a few more of his songs, and discovered I really liked them. I enjoyed getting in touch with a little more of my Canadian heritage. RIP, Tom. Your fans on both sides of the border will miss you. __________________ My dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: 2014 inductee, OOTP Dynasty Hall of Fame Kenilworth: A Town and its Team: fun with a fictional league