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 (permalink)
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,978 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1,283x in 316 posts	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 (permalink)
Jabez54 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Lunas, NM Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 7,254 Thanked 556x in 462 posts	Ditto ... __________________ Boston Bruins Fan since The Big Bad Bruins Era Red Sox Fan since The Impossible Dream

03-07-2013, 08:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
mking55 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 2 Thanked 86x in 40 posts	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 China? 因为我疯了 (Because I'm crazy). http://adventuresinjurong.wordpress.com/

03-07-2013, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
trident Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: http://www.GMGames.org Posts: 171 Thanks: 47 Thanked 8x in 6 posts	Bobby scores! r.i.p. __________________ General Manager Games is the source for simulation sports video game news, game reviews and previews, forums and blogs, online leagues and dynastys for any die hard sim fan.

03-07-2013, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
CeeBee Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chase BC Canada Posts: 104 Thanks: 152 Thanked 29x in 16 posts	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 (permalink)
RoPa Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 234 Thanks: 232 Thanked 62x in 45 posts	R.I.P. Stompin' Tom.

03-07-2013, 02:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
OpusTheFowl Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 152 Thanks: 15 Thanked 57x in 39 posts	Ah crap... RIP Tom...thanks for everything! Stompin' Tom Connors - The Hockey Song - YouTube

03-07-2013, 08:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nino33 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 46 Thanks: 20 Thanked 39x in 21 posts	R.I.P. Tom

03-07-2013, 09:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
ootp3to6 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Haliburton,Ontario Canada Posts: 1,750 Thanks: 764 Thanked 82x in 62 posts	Going to miss you Tom! R.I.P.

03-07-2013, 09:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
pisquid Bat Boy Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	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 (permalink)
Loosie Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 16 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Sudbury Saturday Night - A Fighting Tribute to the Sudbury Wolves - YouTube RIP Tom!

03-07-2013, 08:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Big Six Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,687 Thanks: 189 Thanked 149x in 113 posts	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 OOTP dynasties: The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: where it all began The Old Line League: a fictional league story Charlie Fletcher: Another Base Ball Story: my newest story

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