I was honoured to have met him when I was managing in Junior A. He was the type of guy who treated everyone like a friend instantly. I remember talking about his face off winning skills with him and the humble man that he was he instantly downplayed them. He always tried to give the credit to others. Heaven has a place for good souls like Peter Zezel.
Just didn't realize how great a man Zezel was. I learned something new that should of years ago. R.I.P. Peter Zezel. You're greatly missed by not only your family and friends,.. but your adoring fans, that come to see you play every game.
Pete was incredible to us kids in Scarborough. It was an honor to play street hockey with him. Miss you my friend. Thank-you for all the great memories of my childhood
Zezel and Tochett were my favorite flyers growing up as a teenager in the Philly subs,, what a run we had in 86-87, Gretzky and the boys were just too much for us ,in the end. It still was a great time for Flyers hockey! Rest easy Peter , thanks for kindness and the memories!
@@indierockyhockey was some good times back then, not the same atmosphere at the games nowadays like it was at the spectrum. Oh yeah I still have a signed Tochett jersey lol. It is sad to see loss of those guys that we idolized
@@louieloudog8533 my nephew is a huge Tocchet fan. When Tocchet was traded to the penguins, he became a penguins fan 😭 I've always made a point to remind him where he came from at every opportunity 💚😂 I will say the Flyers were always very gracious to my nephew when he went to hockey games wearing his new jersey, despite his changing teams 🤦♀️💚
I remember being a little boy back in the mid to late 80s playing roller hockey in the streets of Philly and pretending to be Peter Zezel. Even as a little boy I remember the hype in Philly when he was drafted. What a great dude with a sad story. Class act all the way.
This man... This man is someone I'd love to see my son grow up to be, and I wish more men would be like... It's said to see the best people go through things because of inconsiderate and disrespectful people
I had the pleasure of playing with Peter when I was younger playing in a men's league in Toronto. He chatted with my dad who was our goalie at the time. Amazing guy and the world was made a better place because of him,
In Toronto I played in this tournament called the Multicultural Tournament. Highest level of hockey I ever played. Years later I found out that Peter Zezel was the guy that sponsored the whole thing. Incredible generosity on his part....RIP Peter
My most prized sports possession is Peter's signed game worn jersey from the 98 AHL AllStar Game. Had the pleasure of meeting him in Toronto at a Slap Shot Golf Tournament. He saw my daughter's Flyers jersey and pulled himself away from a conversation to come over and spend time with us. A truly gracious and genuine guy!
I remember Zezel mostly from his days with the Flyers. When Philly came to Montreal back when Zezel was playing, you could expect some excitement - and a few fights. Brian Burke is a jerk for treating Zezel so poorly when he wanted to play in the East Coast to be closer to his niece who had cancer. I’m glad the whole thing blew up in Burke’s face. Zezel is a hero. Great video.
I bumped into Peter once, I think it was the summer of 1986, on South Street in Philly. South Street was a popular night spot and he was just hanging out by himself, looking for for something to do. He wasn't much older than me and my friends. What I remember was how nice he was, and he had the thickest legs I had ever seen. That Flyers team in the mid 80's was loaded with young guys, and they really owned the city. They worked their asses off.
Glad to come across this vid. Loved watching him play when I was a kid. The Leafs of 93 were awesome. Even though Gilmour, Clark and Andreychuk were the stars of that team the Zezel, Berg, Osborne line were fantastic. They were known as a checking line but could come up with big goals too. RIP Peter.
Could barely watch this. Zezel and that Flyers team from the 80's are my favorite memories as a Flyers fan. Damn shame. Life just isnt fair sometimes. RIP Peter
I do recall hearing of the death of Peter Zezel but was totally unaware of the details until now. I love all of your videos but this one is definitely the best. Those of us who appreciate hockey and it’s rich history are not always of how players conduct themselves off the ice. Now because of social media we tend to hear of negative activity fairly quickly. I try to avoid that. Peter loved hockey and I admire him for taking a stand and placing family priorities ahead of playing the game. May he RIP
Was at a bar once with a friend of mine that also played with NY Rockets (CSL) he introduced me to Zezel, this guy had a presence, couldn't believe the size of his neck and legs, a beast and a great person
He even gave up his career to be with his family. Very hard to find someone who would choose what Peter chose and he will be remembered. Rest in Peace Peter 😢
I wrote my comment with about 4 minutes left... Nothing got in my eyes this time, you really hit me in the feels!.. I'm writing this one through genuinely sad tears!!! Peter Zezel showed us how we should treat each other... Gone too soon!!! Thanks PHA!!!
I worked at "The Fitness Institute" at Sheppard and Victoria Park when I was younger as a cleaner in the locker room and Zezel was always polite and down to earth. We had long talks in the hot tub about hockey and life and that was the time when his mother was going thru some health problems and we spoke of deep matters and it did not matter that I was some laundry boy that provided clean towels. He was first class.
I do not cry to sad things.....there are plenty....but this one had me...the beauty...of a good man.... Quite a few like Zezel....go away at a young age....is there something...we don't know...
Peter seems like the type to do something for someone who's "nothing" and completely in secret. Others do it only when the cameras are rolling or it can make them look good down the road. A real stand-up guy. Big fan of his work with the Leafs. Glad he got a tribute here.
I worked as a flight attendant for TWA in St Louis we took the Blues to matches I remember Peter Zesel and a nice friendly person Good hockey player to
Loved him as a Flyer. He was a quality person. (You know you've done well when we remember you the way our postings indicate. May he rest in Peace. Hockey players are like that.)
My dad worked with mr. zezel in his last years in Markham , I attended his hockey camp when I was a kid, zez was a great guy , very humble and considerate , the calf muscles on that guy was insane , best face off guy to play the game , miss yea zez thanks for the memories RIP Peter Zezel
I'll never forget him and Hull together. He was a great Blue and do remember he did alot of charity work.A classy guy wish more guys were like him today
Probably the best of his Era I've ever seen on face offs. Won practically every key draw in clutch situations. Such a sad story to see how his life wound down. RIP.
I dated him when he played in Toronto and he so funny, sweet but serious hockey. and btw when I asked him who his favourite coach he had in the NHL I expected him to say Pat Burns but he said it was Mike Keenan. I have not forgotten him and never will
Mark, thanks for always showing us that these people grew up and came from the same small towns we did. It’s nice to know that Peter put his morals taught to him from his parents above his career. He always stayed humble and I’ll never forget the 93 playoffs , where I believed no one could beat him in the face off circle! Peter is definitely looking down on us with his niece and thank you again mark for your research and awesome videos and podcasts!
Thanks Ritch ... a great comment and very much appreciated ... I spend the extra time on these videos because I know serious students of the game -- such as you -- will appreciate it. Thx very much.
I remember watching hockey highlights at Peters house and I was 1 year in Toronto from growing up on the east coast. After I had to repeat 3 times what I said to him I said “are you deaf”? Peter said “if you would tell me what language your speaking I might understand”. I laughed so much it was a long running joke between us. Love you Pete
As a young boy I was a diehard Capitals fan and so, naturally, I hated the Flyers with a passion. All of them. All but one -- something about Zezel made me look past the jersey and appreciate the player. I didn't know why at the time, but probably when skating next to all of those Broad Street Bullies, his character stood out as exemplary.
Great content. I was lucky enough to see Zezel suit up for my NJ Devils. One of the greats I was fortunate enough to see play in person. A horse of a man. Thank you for the great content
As a huge Flyers fan growing up in the 80’s, Zezel played a charity softball game at my middle school. he was signing autographs in the center of at least 150 kids. I didn’t hv a pencil or paper, but being in this chaotic tidal wave of kids spastically extending their pens and paper high above their heads shouting to Zezel, i reached higher And somehow snatched both a pencil and a piece of paper from two separate unsuspecting kids and managed to weasel my way up to Zezel to get his autograph. RIP Zezel. 😌
I was a really young boy in that 87 Cup Final. I despised the Flyers especially Hextall but I really had a lot of respect for Zezel. Any time he touched the puck I was uneasy. Not until I was much older did I really get to see what kind of a gentleman he really was off the ice, although I could see it on the ice. RIP.
When he asked to be traded to a team closer to his ailing neice, they didn't, they traded him as far away from his neice as they could. For that one reason, I will always hate Burke, the Canucks and the douchebags behind that move. Zezel was a great Leaf back in 93, and when Burke came to the Leafs, I was choked. On a more jovial note, loved him in 'Youngblood', with Lowe, Swayze, and Reeves.
hi there great hockey player remember when he was playing with the Philadelphia flyers under mike Keenan my condolences to the family may his soul rest in peace
I'm ashamed to admit I had forgotten about Peter Zezel. Thank you for reminding me. Lots of things I didn't know so hopefully I will remember from now on.
Thank you for this video. I remember Peter Zezel from his days as a Leaf. He was a thoroughly decent human being, unlike many of the people he played for. What a shame he died so young. It was great that the city named a street after him.
As a Penguins fan since 1967-68, I watched Zezel play. I remember hating him as a Flyer and with the Blues, secretly wishing he was on our annually struggling Pens. I never knew this about him; it gives me a newfound respect for him. Rest well, Peter.
I have been a Flyers fan for years and Zezel's prime days in Philly are some of my best memories - he was definitely one of the most popular players with the fans. I never knew about how hard Keenan was on him (Keenan had the reputation for being a tough coach in Philly) and I never knew about the vindictive trade by Burke (what an a$$hole). Great video. RIP, Zezz.
Such a nice tribute to such a wonderful human being. Being an old River Rats fan from Albany I cannot thank Peter Zezel enough other then to say he will never be forgotten. Even though many great players came through Albany Peter is hands down one of my favorites. He was not just a competitive player but who set the example for younger developing players as well. His love of the fans in Albany was shown in how he carried himself off the ice. I have a picture of him with my own nephew who is now 33. When fans in Albany chose him to represent the team at the AHL ALL Star game didn't disappoint. In a minor league event which most called up players would skip there was Peter Zezel to honor his all star selection and the Albany fans who loved him....Thank you Peter. God Bless that amazing soul of yours, you're one of my favorite players, rest easy...
The honor is all mine. Peter spent his life putting others first. He was such a selfless person, truly a man of character. The hockey world, his family, and friends lost a good one but definitely not forgotten. His legacy is one of work hard, be selfless and do good.
Another great video. Keep cranking them out!!! Well done and much appreciated tribute to a solid hockey player and superior human being. As a Flyers fan, I remember Peter Zezel very well. He was absolutely adored by the fan base. Did so much charity work off ice, and was an integral part of the upstart Flyers team in the mid-80s. Great video!!!
Very touching video. In many organizations, not just pro hockey, it’s unbelievable how persons of integrity are treated by their employers. Going from having to change in the Philly tool room to the Canucks not supporting his request to be closer to his dying niece, it is clear Zezel remained the consummate pro! Bravo Peter and RIP. You accomplished more in one lifetime than many of us would in two🙏🏼❤️
Zezy helped make watching the Flyers exciting......miss him
The world needs another million Peter Zezels. What an incredible human being. And he was fun to watch 🏒
Pete was a hell of a player, and an even better human being ...RIP
What a guy, nothin but class
Was a huge fan of his when I was a kid but had no idea he'd passed on. What a guy.
Wow. What a supremely good human being. Thanks for telling his story. His morality, ethics and values put the Brian Burkes of the world to shame.
agreed .. Peter was a kind soul. THX!
Thank you for printed this. Peter was a wonderful man and player.
Couldn't agree more!
Peter Zezel was a real good man. What an inspiration he was, R.I.P
agreed ... thanks fro watching!
That story put tears in my eyes... Rest in Peace Peter....❤
I was honoured to have met him when I was managing in Junior A. He was the type of guy who treated everyone like a friend instantly. I remember talking about his face off winning skills with him and the humble man that he was he instantly downplayed them. He always tried to give the credit to others. Heaven has a place for good souls like Peter Zezel.
great comment -- thank you for leaving it!
Just didn't realize how great a man Zezel was. I learned something new that should of years ago. R.I.P. Peter Zezel. You're greatly missed by not only your family and friends,.. but your adoring fans, that come to see you play every game.
excellent comment and much appreciated!
@@ProHockeyAlumni thanks for your reply. Respect
Pete was incredible to us kids in Scarborough. It was an honor to play street hockey with him. Miss you my friend. Thank-you for all the great memories of my childhood
Zezel and Tochett were my favorite flyers growing up as a teenager in the Philly subs,, what a run we had in 86-87, Gretzky and the boys were just too much for us ,in the end. It still was a great time for Flyers hockey! Rest easy Peter , thanks for kindness and the memories!
It was such a great run with the Flyers! So pissed what hockey did to him in the end. RIP ZEZ
PS I have a signed Zezel hockey jersey. YES! 💚
@@indierockyhockey was some good times back then, not the same atmosphere at the games nowadays like it was at the spectrum. Oh yeah I still have a signed Tochett jersey lol. It is sad to see loss of those guys that we idolized
@@louieloudog8533 my nephew is a huge Tocchet fan. When Tocchet was traded to the penguins, he became a penguins fan 😭 I've always made a point to remind him where he came from at every opportunity 💚😂 I will say the Flyers were always very gracious to my nephew when he went to hockey games wearing his new jersey, despite his changing teams 🤦♀️💚
@@louieloudog8533 Tocchet has come out a few times talking about Zezel and it's really very heartwarming and sad. 💚
Met him when I was a kid and got an autograph. I remember it fondly
I remember being a little boy back in the mid to late 80s playing roller hockey in the streets of Philly and pretending to be Peter Zezel. Even as a little boy I remember the hype in Philly when he was drafted. What a great dude with a sad story. Class act all the way.
RIP Peter! I'm and always a huge fan of you
This man... This man is someone I'd love to see my son grow up to be, and I wish more men would be like... It's said to see the best people go through things because of inconsiderate and disrespectful people
Good sentiments -- and thanks for sharing them!
I had the pleasure of playing with Peter when I was younger playing in a men's league in Toronto. He chatted with my dad who was our goalie at the time. Amazing guy and the world was made a better place because of him,
excellent memories -- very glad you shared them!
Loved him with the Blues!
In Toronto I played in this tournament called the Multicultural Tournament. Highest level of hockey I ever played. Years later I found out that Peter Zezel was the guy that sponsored the whole thing. Incredible generosity on his part....RIP Peter
great anecdote ... thx for sharing!
My most prized sports possession is Peter's signed game worn jersey from the 98 AHL AllStar Game. Had the pleasure of meeting him in Toronto at a Slap Shot Golf Tournament. He saw my daughter's Flyers jersey and pulled himself away from a conversation to come over and spend time with us. A truly gracious and genuine guy!
What a great story! Made my day. Thanks!
Thanks for posting. Sadly sometimes only the good die young. Perhaps we're not always worthy of their presence.
I remember Zezel mostly from his days with the Flyers. When Philly came to Montreal back when Zezel was playing, you could expect some excitement - and a few fights.
Brian Burke is a jerk for treating Zezel so poorly when he wanted to play in the East Coast to be closer to his niece who had cancer. I’m glad the whole thing blew up in Burke’s face.
Zezel is a hero. Great video.
I never knew how great a man he was, shame on me. Rip, Mr. Zezil. Your legacy is incredibly inspiring. 💞🇨🇦
Played for both the Flyers and the Leafs my two favorite teams, this guy was a pure class act and should be in the hall of fame
Thank you Peter Zezel and family. Peter was a hero.
I knew this man well as a kid. My pops was the S&T coach of the Caps from 86-04. Great man, my dad thought nothing but the world of this man.
What a sad story, this was a man of true character.
I bumped into Peter once, I think it was the summer of 1986, on South Street in Philly. South Street was a popular night spot and he was just hanging out by himself, looking for for something to do. He wasn't much older than me and my friends. What I remember was how nice he was, and he had the thickest legs I had ever seen. That Flyers team in the mid 80's was loaded with young guys, and they really owned the city. They worked their asses off.
thx for watching ... a very special -- an underrated era -- of Flyers hockey ... The Pelle tragedy derailed a dynasty.
Tears. Wow. Glad I got to watch this. Great job. Great man.
Thank you ... Greatly appreciate your thoughts!
Glad to come across this vid. Loved watching him play when I was a kid. The Leafs of 93 were awesome. Even though Gilmour, Clark and Andreychuk were the stars of that team the Zezel, Berg, Osborne line were fantastic. They were known as a checking line but could come up with big goals too. RIP Peter.
Cool memories and great assessment of Peter's play ... THX!
You stated it really well. I loved to watch the Leafs. Those lines you mentioned were unreal. They deserved a Cup!
Not a Leafs fan but the 1993 team was their best in my lifetime, solid and skilled.
I covered the NHL as a radio reporter in the 80s and 90s and interviewed Peter several times. A true gentleman. RIP.
Could barely watch this. Zezel and that Flyers team from the 80's are my favorite memories as a Flyers fan. Damn shame. Life just isnt fair sometimes. RIP Peter
thanks for watching ... and for the great feedback!
RIP Mr Zezel....You are a timeless inspiration.
Peter was a great hockey player, if I owned a team I would want 25 of him on it! Peter was even greater as a man! We need a million more of him!
agreed ... a rare breed. Thanks.
I do recall hearing of the death of Peter Zezel but was totally unaware of the details until now. I love all of your videos but this one is definitely the best. Those of us who appreciate hockey and it’s rich history are not always of how players conduct themselves off the ice. Now because of social media we tend to hear of negative activity fairly quickly. I try to avoid that. Peter loved hockey and I admire him for taking a stand and placing family priorities ahead of playing the game. May he RIP
Thanks ClassicRocker ... great and well-written feedback, as always!
He was a great Scarboro boy
@@mikec886 Good old Scareborough:)
What a man.
Peter Zezel was amazing person.
I worked through college at a bar in hotel and I met tons of sports people 80s-90s I met him a a few times always a awesome guy .
Was at a bar once with a friend of mine that also played with NY Rockets (CSL) he introduced me to Zezel, this guy had a presence, couldn't believe the size of his neck and legs, a beast and a great person
I dated him in Toronto and the press called him stocky…lol. He was a solid man physically and emotionally. No one has anything bad to say about Peter.
Great story and what wonderful person he was.
Damn to those NHL coaches/GM's/etc who belittled him during his career. Karma is real. Peace Peter.
Different times for sure ... grateful players are treated like human beings these days.
Karma isn't real
@@wa2k99 thank you I think that we are the only two that believe this
@@wa2k99 It's like any religion, you can't prove it exists and you can't prove it doesn't.
Amen 🙏 @ Lee
A great player and an amazing human being.
He was a kind-hearted man, RIP Peter Zezel.
As a Leafs Peter Zezel competed like no other Leaf! he was relentless! RIP Peter Zezel..
He even gave up his career to be with his family. Very hard to find someone who would choose what Peter chose and he will be remembered. Rest in Peace Peter 😢
I wrote my comment with about 4 minutes left... Nothing got in my eyes this time, you really hit me in the feels!.. I'm writing this one through genuinely sad tears!!! Peter Zezel showed us how we should treat each other... Gone too soon!!! Thanks PHA!!!
you are welcome, my friend ... your comments are very meaningful and appreciated!
I worked at "The Fitness Institute" at Sheppard and Victoria Park when I was younger as a cleaner in the locker room and Zezel was always polite and down to earth. We had long talks in the hot tub about hockey and life and that was the time when his mother was going thru some health problems and we spoke of deep matters and it did not matter that I was some laundry boy that provided clean towels. He was first class.
awesome story and insights .. Thanks for sharing!
@@ProHockeyAlumni thank you for posting.
I do not cry to sad things.....there are plenty....but this one had me...the beauty...of a good man....
Quite a few like Zezel....go away at a young age....is there something...we don't know...
Just a class act. RIP Peter. Gibby
Best face off guy in the league. Loved him.
One of the greatest souls to ever come out of my hometown.
I knew Pete. He was class. PERIOD.
This is heart-wrenching
Peter seems like the type to do something for someone who's "nothing" and completely in secret. Others do it only when the cameras are rolling or it can make them look good down the road. A real stand-up guy. Big fan of his work with the Leafs. Glad he got a tribute here.
beautiful
Astounding video. Wonderful tribute to a stellar player; and a man who's heart was bigger than any city he played in.
Thank you very much ... I agree with your assessment.
His mother was awesome
What a beautiful comment.
I worked as a flight attendant for TWA in St Louis we took the Blues to matches
I remember Peter Zesel and a nice friendly person
Good hockey player to
Thanks for sharing your memory of Peter!
Loved him as a Flyer. He was a quality person. (You know you've done well when we remember you the way our postings indicate. May he rest in Peace. Hockey players are like that.)
My dad worked with mr. zezel in his last years in Markham , I attended his hockey camp when I was a kid, zez was a great guy , very humble and considerate , the calf muscles on that guy was insane , best face off guy to play the game , miss yea zez thanks for the memories
RIP Peter Zezel
great memories -- THX for watching!
Great work , 👍🏻 keep it up
I'll never forget him and Hull together. He was a great Blue and do remember he did alot of charity work.A classy guy wish more guys were like him today
Probably the best of his Era I've ever seen on face offs. Won practically every key draw in clutch situations.
Such a sad story to see how his life wound down. RIP.
Incredibly bad fortune ... but a high-quality NHL pivot. Hull scored 72 on his line.
What a beauty
We need more with his heart and should strive to be like him
yes, you are correct. THX!
I dated him when he played in Toronto and he so funny, sweet but serious hockey. and btw when I asked him who his favourite coach he had in the NHL I expected him to say Pat Burns but he said it was Mike Keenan. I have not forgotten him and never will
well .. that is a great comment and heartfelt ... thank you for the insight!
@@ProHockeyAlumni Thank you for remembering him and telling his story. He was a man of character.
So sad when a great person, dies so young. So tragic
I met Peter he was a class person and also a class hockey player. May he rest in peace.
Glad u had the opportunity to meet him ... Thanks for sharing.
Mark, thanks for always showing us that these people grew up and came from the same small towns we did. It’s nice to know that Peter put his morals taught to him from his parents above his career. He always stayed humble and I’ll never forget the 93 playoffs , where I believed no one could beat him in the face off circle! Peter is definitely looking down on us with his niece and thank you again mark for your research and awesome videos and podcasts!
Thanks Ritch ... a great comment and very much appreciated ... I spend the extra time on these videos because I know serious students of the game -- such as you -- will appreciate it. Thx very much.
Crazy ! Forgot about this guy
, great man
Rest in peace man I am and have always been a flyers fan and he is one of my favorite flyers ever
he was a hell of a player saw him a bunch live at maple leaf gardens in the 90s
I remember watching hockey highlights at Peters house and I was 1 year in Toronto from growing up on the east coast. After I had to repeat 3 times what I said to him I said “are you deaf”? Peter said “if you would tell me what language your speaking I might understand”. I laughed so much it was a long running joke between us.
Love you Pete
As a young boy I was a diehard Capitals fan and so, naturally, I hated the Flyers with a passion. All of them. All but one -- something about Zezel made me look past the jersey and appreciate the player. I didn't know why at the time, but probably when skating next to all of those Broad Street Bullies, his character stood out as exemplary.
2:38 How have I never seen this hit before today?!? That was a thing of beauty
Great content. I was lucky enough to see Zezel suit up for my NJ Devils. One of the greats I was fortunate enough to see play in person. A horse of a man.
Thank you for the great content
As a huge Flyers fan growing up in the 80’s, Zezel played a charity softball game at my middle school. he was signing autographs in the center of at least 150 kids. I didn’t hv a pencil or paper, but being in this chaotic tidal wave of kids spastically extending their pens and paper high above their heads shouting to Zezel, i reached higher And somehow snatched both a pencil and a piece of paper from two separate unsuspecting kids and managed to weasel my way up to Zezel to get his autograph. RIP Zezel. 😌
great story MM .. thanks for sharing!
Cool story! Those were great times 80s Phila sports great players. That's an awesome memory.
@@mackaready1 thanks! 😎
I was a really young boy in that 87 Cup Final. I despised the Flyers especially Hextall but I really had a lot of respect for Zezel. Any time he touched the puck I was uneasy. Not until I was much older did I really get to see what kind of a gentleman he really was off the ice, although I could see it on the ice. RIP.
So….. you stole the opportunity away from 2 other kids to have a Zezel autograph? Great 👍🏻
Thank you, Peter was a Gem ❤️
When he asked to be traded to a team closer to his ailing neice, they didn't, they traded him as far away from his neice as they could. For that one reason, I will always hate Burke, the Canucks and the douchebags behind that move.
Zezel was a great Leaf back in 93, and when Burke came to the Leafs, I was choked.
On a more jovial note, loved him in 'Youngblood', with Lowe, Swayze, and Reeves.
Thanks GIA ... situation was mishandled but Peter handled it with class. I gotta re-watch Youngblood
Burke is a human sh%% stain.
@@stevencooke6451 yep. Karma will come a calling ......
@Projekt Kobra I’m sure Ted Greens family would love knowing Makis 11 is in the rafters
agreed. I have disliked Burke ever since. Rest in peace Mr Zezel
Family above all else 🙏 RIP
hi there great hockey player remember when he was playing with the Philadelphia flyers under mike Keenan my condolences to the family may his soul rest in peace
I'm ashamed to admit I had forgotten about Peter Zezel. Thank you for reminding me. Lots of things I didn't know so hopefully I will remember from now on.
Thanks for watching ... remembering the legends is why we are here.
Always loved Zezel when he was in Philly.
God bless Peter. He was pure class and he had a beautiful heart.
Thank you for this video. I remember Peter Zezel from his days as a Leaf. He was a thoroughly decent human being, unlike many of the people he played for. What a shame he died so young. It was great that the city named a street after him.
You are welcome .. and thanks for sharing your thoughts on Peter.
As a Penguins fan since 1967-68, I watched Zezel play. I remember hating him as a Flyer and with the Blues, secretly wishing he was on our annually struggling Pens. I never knew this about him; it gives me a newfound respect for him. Rest well, Peter.
Great video to help keep Peter memories a live well done!
Thanks for watching and for leaving your kind comment!
I totally forgot about Him. Seems like a champ.
Sometimes we tend to forget that athletes face life's challenges just like anyone else. R.I.P. Peter Zezel.
yes ... kind of a subplot to many of our videos. THX!
A classy and respected man! Thanks for lacing me up for the flyers! Rip Peter
When you reach the level in hockey that Peter did, yet you were even a better human being, you really had an accomplished life.
RIP Peter.
Agreed ✌️
I knew him, he was a wonderful human
What an amazing man. God bless you. RIP Peter. He was a man who knew what it was all about!!!
I have been a Flyers fan for years and Zezel's prime days in Philly are some of my best memories - he was definitely one of the most popular players with the fans. I never knew about how hard Keenan was on him (Keenan had the reputation for being a tough coach in Philly) and I never knew about the vindictive trade by Burke (what an a$$hole). Great video. RIP, Zezz.
Thanks very much for leaving your excellent memories about Peter ... greatly appreciated!
Such a nice tribute to such a wonderful human being. Being an old River Rats fan from Albany I cannot thank Peter Zezel enough other then to say he will never be forgotten. Even though many great players came through Albany Peter is hands down one of my favorites. He was not just a competitive player but who set the example for younger developing players as well. His love of the fans in Albany was shown in how he carried himself off the ice. I have a picture of him with my own nephew who is now 33. When fans in Albany chose him to represent the team at the AHL ALL Star game didn't disappoint. In a minor league event which most called up players would skip there was Peter Zezel to honor his all star selection and the Albany fans who loved him....Thank you Peter. God Bless that amazing soul of yours, you're one of my favorite players, rest easy...
Great comment that is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave it.
The honor is all mine. Peter spent his life putting others first. He was such a selfless person, truly a man of character. The hockey world, his family, and friends lost a good one but definitely not forgotten. His legacy is one of work hard, be selfless and do good.
Great face-off player, including against Gretzky 👍💚
Another great video. Keep cranking them out!!! Well done and much appreciated tribute to a solid hockey player and superior human being. As a Flyers fan, I remember Peter Zezel very well. He was absolutely adored by the fan base. Did so much charity work off ice, and was an integral part of the upstart Flyers team in the mid-80s. Great video!!!
Thanks, Rich .. that was an amazing comment and I greatly appreciate your thoughtful feedback!
I closely followed the St. Louis Blues in the mid-1990s, and really enjoyed seeing Peter Zezel play!
Great Guy🙏
Very touching video. In many organizations, not just pro hockey, it’s unbelievable how persons of integrity are treated by their employers. Going from having to change in the Philly tool room to the Canucks not supporting his request to be closer to his dying niece, it is clear Zezel remained the consummate pro! Bravo Peter and RIP. You accomplished more in one lifetime than many of us would in two🙏🏼❤️
Than you for this excellent comment! You summed up Peter very well.
@@ProHockeyAlumni your videos are the best. Must watch for the hard core hockey fan. Especially us old guys👍🏽
A class act
Great job on this video. Thank you for keeping his memory alive.
Thanks, as always, Mort ... greatly appreciated.
A true legend in every way. May he rest in peace
i almost could not finish watch this .i was tearing up so much ,what a great vids ,one if not your best
Thanks Pelle ... a lot of heart-breaking stories with the Flyers for sure ... Thanks again for watching!