Peter McNab Obituary

Peter McNab was a Canadian-born American professional ice hockey player. McNab was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and spent his early childhood there before moving to San Diego, California when he was 14 years old.

Peter initially excelled as a baseball player; he attended the University of Denver (DU) on a baseball scholarship and later joined the hockey team, becoming an all-WCHA selection in 1973.

Peter McNab represented the United States at the 1986 IIHF men’s world championships. He is 14th all-time among American players in goals and 21st all-time in points.

Peter McNab retired after the 1986-87 season and returned to the broadcast booth the following year.

McNab worked as an analyst on Devil’s broadcasts for eight years. He then left the Devils to return to Colorado (where he played for the University of Denver) to work as a colour commentator for the Avalanche.

During his time with the Avalanche, McNab established himself as one of the league’s longest-serving analysts.

Peter McNab died on Sunday, November 6 2022. He was 70. Peter McNab was diagnosed with cancer last year. McNab announced in February 2022, that his doctors had told him his cancer was in remission.