Legendary Hockey Broadcaster Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick to Retire After 47-Year Career (Video)

“I’ve always been very happy working for them and they are like family to me.“Everyone I worked with have been such a great bunch and I’ll miss them but it’s just time for a wee change.”

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Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorAfter a 47-year broadcasting career, Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick is hanging up the mic.Emrick announced his retirement Monday after calling hockey for three decades, including 22 Stanley Cup Finals, 45 Stanley Cup Playoffs/Final Game 7s, six Olympics, NHL Winter Classics and All-Star Games.

Also Read: NHL Analyst Mike Milbury to 'Step Away' From NBC Sports for Remainder of Stanley Cup Playoffs“Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick is a national treasure – simply put, he’s one of the best ever to put on a headset in the history of sports broadcasting,” said Sam Flood, executive producer and president of production, NBC and NBCSN. “Doc’s love of the game and his unmatched style produced true artistry, engaged new fans and quickly became the soundtrack of hockey.

Jordan Moreau Mike “Doc” Emrick, a veteran broadcaster for the National Hockey League and eight-time Sports Emmy award winner, has announced his retirement after 47 years.NBC Sports made the announcement on Monday morning, with Emrick reminiscing on the early days of his career.“It was 50 years ago this fall, with pen and pad in hand at old Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, I got my first chance to cover the National Hockey League.

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