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Bob Chase

Served as the voice of the Komets for 63 seasons, from 1953 to 2016. Broadcast more than 4,500 Komet games on WOWO radio, calling nine league championships and 12 regular-season titles. Called his 500th playoff game during the 2014-15 season. Had number 40 retired in his honor in 1993 to recognize his 40th season behind the microphone. Inducted into the Komets Hall of Fame in 2003. Received the Lester Patrick Award in 2012 for outstanding service to hockey in the United States and was named the ECHL’s Broadcaster of the Year for 2013-14.