The death on Saturday morning of our colleague Yvon Pedneault, a man greatly appreciated both for his professional ability and for his human qualities, has shaken many.
In the social networks, the honors intended for him are in the hundreds.
Here are a few.
Today we are losing a monument of hockey and sports journalism. A real enthusiast, always cheerful man who had fun and entertained us by narrating the games. My thoughts are with his family, loved ones and colleagues. Thank you for everything, Yvon Pedneault.
— Francois Legault (@francoislegault) August 26, 2023
The one I played my first pro matches with, and a few hundred more after that!
Thanks for the friendship, for the advice. But above all for the good time with you.
It’s so hard for me to believe there won’t be any more.
My thoughts to Éric, Raphaël and the whole family. https://t.co/R26VFoe3gb— Sebastien Goulet (@SebGouletTVAS) August 26, 2023
We left a true monument of sports journalism. But he leaves us his inexhaustible passion for sports reporting as a legacy. Thank you Yvon for your sharp opinions, which were always welcome and provided for discussion and often fun.
RIP my Yvon! https://t.co/Lx2QVaOeQi— GodboutSports (@GodboutSports) August 26, 2023
It’s so sad to read this. Yvon was a great help when I started at tva sports. Gives me lots of advice and most importantly the confidence to enjoy my new job. A real professional and above all a nice gentleman. My condolences go out to… https://t.co/WvhtusMKmI
— Maxim Lapierre (@Lappy14) August 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of Yvon Pedneault. Yvon has been an inspiration throughout his professional career and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame for the richness of his work. We will miss him.
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) August 26, 2023
An exceptional colleague who always made time for the youngest. A professional through and through.
An infectious laugh and a real storyteller. Rest in peace my friend Yvon. 💔 https://t.co/aDRl6bvl9V—Stephane Gonzalez (@stephgonzz) August 26, 2023
It is with deep sadness that I learn of the passing of my great friend Yvon Pedneault after a short and terrible illness. His departure leaves a big gap, his legacy is huge. My thoughts are with Eric, his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend💔
— Jean-Charles Lajoie (@JiCLajoie) August 26, 2023
My sincere condolences to the family of a great communicator and a very nice gentleman. Hello Yvon 🤝 https://t.co/eGsmVrJFf9
— JP Bertrand (@jp_tvasports) August 26, 2023