As the world reels from the tragic and sudden passing of artist Mac Miller, we also reminisce upon the fond memories that are attached to his spirited music.
For the hockey world specifically, Mac Miller’s iconic song ‘Knock Knock’ served as the iconic win song for the Philadelphia Flyers. There was no shortage in spirit and excitement when this song was played in the rink and in the dressing room.
The song served as the celebration song for the team, and ‘Knock Knock’ became almost a rally cry for the Flyers’ fan base during the 2011-2012 season, when they pushed to the second round of the playoffs.
That year, the team’s signature hashtag was #KnockKnock, and the shirts the players wore under their equipment during the playoffs paid homage to the song, asking for ‘16 Knock Knocks’, or 16 playoff wins.
Mac Miller and the Flyers had the song stuck in everyone’s head long past the playoffs that year, and his influence will be remembered for years to come.
Athletes around North America shared their feelings online after hearing the tragic news.
