Legendary collegiate hockey coach and pioneer Ron Mason passed away at age 76.
The tightly-knit hockey community has come together to share their memories of Mason and honor the second-winningest coach in college hockey history with these social media posts:
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we learn of Coach Mason's passing last night. pic.twitter.com/8a7sePKPFW
— Laker Hockey (@HockeyLSSU) June 13, 2016
Few, if any, meant more to to our game than Ron Mason. RIP. pic.twitter.com/ZH83X1SVGZ
— College Hockey Inc. (@collegehockey) June 13, 2016
My condolences to @MSU_Hockey and the Mason family. Thanks for making MSU what it is today. pic.twitter.com/U4nTE6doBg
— Jim Slater (@slaterjim) June 13, 2016
Ron Mason was a great man & rival. Keeping his family, @HockeyLSSU, @BGFalconHockey & @MSU_Hockey in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/PnJhg8PgcE — NMU Hockey (@NMUHockey) June 13, 2016
Sad week for sports fans with the passing of The Champ, MrHockey and Coach Mason #RIP #GoneNotForgotten — Anson Carter (@AnsonCarterLA) June 13, 2016
We lost a legendary Spartan today. Rest in peace Ron Mason.
— ToreyKrug (@ToreyKrug) June 13, 2016
Stunned and saddened to hear the news of Coach Masons death . A great coach who touched so many people . My prayers go out to his family . — Mel Pearson (@mtuhky_pearson) June 13, 2016
Michigan State has lost a legend today. RIP Coach Mason. https://t.co/MyxcJJ8SZc pic.twitter.com/SKZywwfkj2 — MSU_Hockey (@MSU_Hockey) June 13, 2016
Thank you Ron Mason - a great competitor and a college hockey legend. Our thoughts are with the Mason family. pic.twitter.com/uyXzQolgBR
— Michigan Hockey (@umichhockey) June 13, 2016
College hockey lost a legend last night. Coach Mason was most prepared and detailed coach I had privilege of playing 4. Huge impact on many — Damon Whitten (@DWhitt14) June 13, 2016
Lives. Prayers for Marion and fam. Used to play cards with Tyler & Travis on bus. Impact from @HockeyLSSU @BGSU_Hockey and of course — Damon Whitten (@DWhitt14) June 13, 2016
@MSU_Hockey Coach taught us many lessons on and off the ice they have helped so many of us. Sad day for all of us and college hockey. — Damon Whitten (@DWhitt14) June 13, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of Ron Mason. Will always be Coach to me! Enjoyed my years with him at MSU. @MSU_Hockey #spartans RIP Coach — Mike Weaver (@mikeweaver_43) June 13, 2016
Thoughts, prayers & condolences to family of Ron Mason, along w/@HockeyLSSU, @BGFalconHockey, @MSU_Hockey & college hockey world. RIP Coach.
— WCHA Men's Hockey (@WCHA_MHockey) June 13, 2016
Condolences to family & friends of #USHHOF'er Ron Mason, who passed away early this morning. https://t.co/wmHbNAstti pic.twitter.com/ID10eOBKCG
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) June 13, 2016
A few images of Ron Mason at BG (and the CCHA playoff championship Mason Trophy). pic.twitter.com/cLD55GtlA1 — BG Falcon Hockey (@BGFalconHockey) June 13, 2016
Shocked and saddened to hear this news. Ron was not only a wonderful coach but a mentor and a friend https://t.co/xOpN4i45Du
— Craig Simpson (@hnicsimmer) June 13, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Mason family. Coach Mason was a great coach and mentor. Sad day. — Rico Blasi(@CoachBlasi) June 13, 2016
A sad day for all who knew Coach Mason. His impact on college hockey and hockey coaches is second to none. Great passion for life!
— Jeff Blashill (@jeffblashill) June 13, 2016