Terry Crisp Still 'Bringing the Passion' After Retirement from Hockey

Hockey player. Hockey coach. Radio and TV broadcaster.
All these descriptions represent the one and only Terry Crisp.
Speaking on Episode 182 of the Predators Official Podcast, the former Preds broadcaster discusses his experiences in hockey and gives listeners an update about his life post-retirement.

Nicknamed "Crispy," the hockey legend began his long career in the NHL as a player.
While Crisp played for numerous teams throughout his 14-year career, he had the most success with the Philadelphia Flyers, where he won two consecutive Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975.
"The one phrase we know well is the Broad Street Bullies," he said. "No matter where we go or who we talk to, people know that phrase. I was part of the Broad Street Bullies. People to this day, that phrase and that team still stick with us. We as a team were rather proud of the title. We sort of used it as a swagger."
After retiring from playing, Crispy joined the coaching side of hockey and became head coach of the Calgary Flames in the 1987-88 season.
Under Crisp's leadership, Calgary won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history just one season later.
"I was very fortunate and blessed to inherit a team coached by Badger Bob Johnson," Crisp said. "He left me a team that was unbelievably good. I'm smart enough and know enough that I'm not going to even try and fill Johnson's shoes. I wanted] to make footprints on my own with the team and we managed to get it done the second year."
As his coaching career came to a close following a stint with the expansion Tampa Bay Lightning, a brand new team in Nashville came calling with a unique proposition - putting Crisp and his infectious personality front and center on the Preds broadcast.
After flying up and doing a couple games, Crisp discovered his new passion.
"I did all the home TV games and it was fun," he said. "They wanted me to stay. Pete [Weber] and I were a good pair and they liked what they saw. I told them to give me a three-year contract and we'll move here. That's hockey and one of the best moves I've ever made. Twenty-four years later and I'm still loving it."
Crisp's love for all aspects of the game can best be summed up by a self-coined phrase: "bring the passion."
"I always just used to think how lucky we are, how blessed we are as athletes [that] you get a chance to play a game you love," Crisp said. "You're doing something you love. Our fans are passionate about the game. They are passionate when we win and passionate when we lose. It all rolls into passion."
You can listen to Crisp's full interview on Episode 182 of the Predators Official Podcast, hosted by Darren McFarland and Kara Hammer, by
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