PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins say Mike Lange will get his COVID-19 vaccination before returning to the radio booth to call games this season.
Lange will turn 73 in March.
READ MORE: Pittsburgh Lawyers React To Derek Chauvin Being Found Guilty Of George Floyd's MurderIn a statement, he says, “I’ve decided to opt out of the start of the season after huddling with doctors about the course of COVID-19. They’ve suggested it probably is best to receive the vaccinations before going back in the booth.”
Josh Getzoff will take over all radio play-by-play duties in Lange’s absence, and Phil Bourque will continue serving as analyst.
READ MORE: Columbus Police Show Body Camera Footage Of Officer Fatally Shooting 16-Year-Old GirlPenguins Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange announced that he will not start the upcoming season in the radio booth, out of an abundance of caution during the pandemic.
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The Pens say Lange will make occasional phone-in appearances during intermissions and other Penguins radio programming.