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Winner Selected For New Catchphrase To Be Used By Pittsburgh Penguins Announcer Mike Lange

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The winner has been selected for the newest Mike Lang-ism. "Buy me a banjo in Biloxi!"

The Pittsburgh Penguins posted the final five phrases submitted by fans for team radio broadcaster Mike Lange. Lange chose a winner and will officially add it to the list of "off the wall" phrases on goal calls and other moments in the hockey broadcasts.

"???? WE HAVE A WINNER ????"

The five finalists are listed below.

"After receiving thousands of entries, Mike Lange has selected five finalists for his new goal call. Which has your vote? Buy me a banjo in Biloxi! Make my donkey dance! Hey! Who stole my pickle? Get the boat ready, Bourquey! We're headed to Bogota! Give that tiger a bath!

The Pens gave the five finalists an all-access pass to the game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday March 12th.

The contest was posted to Facebook and the Penguins website in mid-February.

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