wore the same number during an earlier era. For example, Taylor might refer to Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom as "wearing Richard Brodeur's old number 35." or Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kevin Bieksa as "wearing Doug Bodger's old number 3." The trivia is typically related to long-retired players or little-known players, especially with a Canadian or west coast connection. Associating a play in terms of particular qualities of an obscure or long-forgotten player, especially for goalies. For example, Taylor might describe a goaltender's performance as being "like a modern-day Gerry Cheevers". Taylor is also known for his lacking, yet recognizable, imitation of Jerry Lewis's babbling when describing frantic plays (usually in front of the net in hockey). Remarking, "the mesh ripples" or "top shelf where mom keeps the peanut butter" when a goal is scored. Describing a goaltender as having saved the puck, "in rapier-like fashion" or "it was a scintillating save", in honour of legendary Habs voice Danny Gallivan. He will also mimic the voice of former Maple Leaf Gardens public address announcer Paul Morris. Referring to Canadian sportscasters Jim Van Horne’s moustache and Hazel Mae as imaginary referees in deciding the victor of a hockey fight During basketball highlights, Taylor often imitated Marv Albert's signatures "Yes!", "and it was a gorgeous move!" Taylor also provided colour commentary for different hockey video games including NHL 2002, NHL 2003, as well as NHL Rock the Rink, which all were released by EA Sports. Personal life Taylor and his wife Lisa (a high school teacher) have three children. Lisa was a former All-American heptathlete at Simon Fraser University. They are Roman Catholic. In March 2014, Taylor wrote an article on Sportsnet's website about his late older brother Dave Taylor who died of cancer at age 62; Taylor dedicated his moustache to his late brother. References External links B-Mac, Donnie & The Moj radio show on TSN 1040 1959 births Living people Canadian radio sportscasters Canadian television sportscasters People from Vancouver People from Coquitlam