David Strader (February 24, 1955 – October 1, 2017) was an American sportscaster, primarily known for his play-by-play commentary of ice hockey. During his career, he worked on telecasts for the Detroit …

Strader's professional broadcasting career began as the radio announcer and public relations director for the Adirondack Red Wings of the AHL from 1979 to 1985.

Oct 1, 2017 · Dave Strader, the hockey broadcaster known affectionately as "The Voice," has died after battling bile duct cancer for more than a year. He was 62.

Dec 24, 2025 · Hockey analyst Dave Strader, left, shares a moment of laughter with the crowd and AHL President David Andrews in mid-September. Strader died Sunday at age 62.

Dave Strader was an iconic American sportscaster whose voice became synonymous with hockey broadcasting. Born on June 19, 1955, in Warren, Michigan, he cultivated a passion for sports at an …

Dave Strader is an American sportscaster and currently is the #2 play-by-play announcer (behind Mike Emrick) for NHL on NBC and NHL on Versus. He also broadcasts the Stanley Cup Finals in English …

Dave Strader, an award-winning broadcaster in the American Hockey League before going on to a legendary career on the national stage, passed away Sunday morning after a year-long battle with …

Oct 1, 2017 · Dave Strader, who parlayed a public-relations job with the fledgling Adirondack Red Wings into a career as an NHL broadcaster, has lost his battle with cancer. He was 62.

Dave Strader, the Glens Falls native known as “The Voice” throughout the NHL whose Hall of Fame broadcasting career began with the Adirondack Red Wings, died after a heroic public battle with...

Dave Strader (born Feb 24, 1955) is an American sportscaster. He is currently the TV (and radio simulcast) play-by-play announcer for the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL).