Thank You, Doc! NHL Players, Teams and Fans Reflect on Doc Emrick's Legendary Broadcasting Career

After 3,750+ Professional and Olympic hockey games, 100 different verbs used to describe a pass or shot, and 22 Stanley Cup Finals, the legendary Mike “Doc” Emrick has announced his retirement from broadcasting.

If the outpouring of well-wishes from NHL players, teams, fans, media members, and everyone in the hockey community is any indication, Doc has touched and shaped the lives of many and will be sorely missed.

From hockey players and fans around the world, we say thank you, Doc!

47 seasons calling pro hockey.
45 Game 7s.
22 #StanleyCup Finals.
14 NHL All-Star Games.
6 Olympic Games.
Only ONE Doc Emrick. https://t.co/NPkQTK3BSw
— #ThankYouDoc (@NHLonNBCSports) October 19, 2020

Can’t tell you how many times Doc Emrick would be kind enough to share information with me before a game. And by “share” I mean I’d give him 1 note and he’d give me 100. A voice forever linked to so many special hockey memories & classic Penguins games. #ThankYouDoc #BGSU
— Steve Mears (@MearsyNHL) October 19, 2020

In honor of his retirement, here’s "Doc on Puck Movement" — most certainly not an exhaustive list — he’s shared with us all: from nhl

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I am of the opinion that Doc Emrick did what he did better than anyone else does what they do.

An artist.

Who else had 50 synonyms on the ready for the verb ‘to pass’?

That’s not a joke, that’s a statement of fact about Game 2 of the ‘13 Final, per Harrison Mooney of Yahoo. https://t.co/jSYRmc9MU2 pic.twitter.com/NjuApDDQqa
— Tony Reali (@TonyReali) October 19, 2020

So, Doc Emrick would handwrite his own colour-coded game sheet before every hockey game he called.

The method to his mad brilliance: https://t.co/H7X69FsbPw pic.twitter.com/ILeeWWLfcw
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) October 19, 2020

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Bad ass #thankyoudoc

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The biggest moments of my career will live forever with your calls. Thank you for the conversations. Thank you for making hockey sound so graceful. Congratulations on a remarkable career. #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/V6l8mNVFzS
— Kristopher Letang (@Letang_58) October 20, 2020

To the Voice of Hockey, HOF broadcaster, and friend, congratulations on an amazing career! Enjoy your retirement! #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/dfnTavFvjK
— Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) October 19, 2020

A moment I’ll never forget…#ThankYouDoc & Congratulations on an amazing career! Cheers pic.twitter.com/EbIZIiDZUH
— Adam Henrique (@AdamHenrique) October 19, 2020

The first voice that comes to mind when I think of hockey is “Doc.” All of the biggest moments of my career were called by Doc and he captured them like no one else could. #Legend #ThankYouDoc https://t.co/JxaLuAmBeS
— TJ Oshie (@TJOshie77) October 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/NBCOlympics/status/1318621729741299715

Never stop working… Easily one of the greatest moments of my career. I'll never forget this one. pic.twitter.com/YomO94TyVa
— Lars Eller (@lellerofficial) April 26, 2020

Absolutely incredible career #ThankYouDoc https://t.co/0Vzds7OqVS
— Tyler Toffoli (@tytoff16) October 19, 2020

To me, a great career is one where you inspire people and leave your place of work better then when you came in. That’s what “Doc” did for the people and fans of hockey! Wishing you all the best in retirement! Thanks for being the voice behind so many great moments! #ThankYouDoc https://t.co/IFou0rOF9y
— Nick Foligno (@NickFoligno) October 19, 2020

Congratulations Mike “Doc” Emrick on a truly legendary career. #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/VIPyGZwqVv
— LA Kings (@LAKings) October 19, 2020

Doc Emrick is the rare combination of expertise, class and humility.

Congratulations on a remarkable career – and #ThankYouDoc for the memories! pic.twitter.com/TV8ow6kJZH
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 19, 2020

Our fondest memories.
Our greatest feats.
The moments we all remember.
Doc Emrick immortalized them with his words.

Congratulations to Mike 'Doc' Emrick on a legendary career. Thank you for being a part of Penguins history. #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/ZmVUazil2K
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 19, 2020

Unforgettable#ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/YZvqCQtZDP
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) October 19, 2020

Chills. Every. Time.#ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/BPyRlO0J5k
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 19, 2020

A voice that made moments legendary.#ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/dyGFxzs6mD
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1318185752539389952

The legendary Doc Emrick has delivered so many wonderful calls over the last 50 years, but this one remains our favorite by far!#ThankYouDoc @NHLonNBCSports pic.twitter.com/L5UkzM1sFX
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) October 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/BlueJacketsNHL/status/1318192979836887041

https://twitter.com/PennStateMHKY/status/1318220492566913025

Unlike a very large majority of the United States, I grew up watching hockey in HockeyTahn…

Doc Emrick is a certified international treasure. Congrats on retirement fine sir.. your legendary smooth excitement and candor will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/3wsoBF7xk3
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 19, 2020

I believe some are touched by God with an inner kindly light of what is possible from humanity. That light sends a soft glow on us to soften, be thoughtful, measured. But, also PASSIONATE. The key is balance. Hockey’s neighbor, Mike Emrick was our Fred Rogers. A Knight of light. https://t.co/oyErf8oB8X
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) October 19, 2020

Doc Emrick always stayed cool, calm and collected while calling a game

but I'm pretty sure this save by Henrik broke him for like 5 seconds pic.twitter.com/2dAsMj1ROX
— Ryan Mead (@OhRyanMead) October 19, 2020

https://twitter.com/KathrynTappen/status/1318188500953583617

Doc’s Final Call is certainly a memorable one #ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/6fjqQtybsR
— Ryan (@RApollos) October 19, 2020

We sure do, Doc. Thank you for making it even better!#ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/vw3Pnvogjx
— #ThankYouDoc (@NHLonNBCSports) October 20, 2020