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.
— #ThankYouDoc (@NHLonNBCSports) October 19, 2020
45 Game 7s.
22 #StanleyCup Finals.
14 NHL All-Star Games.
6 Olympic Games.
Only ONE Doc Emrick. https://t.co/NPkQTK3BSw
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
I am of the opinion that Doc Emrick did what he did better than anyone else does what they do.
— Tony Reali (@TonyReali) October 19, 2020
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
So, Doc Emrick would handwrite his own colour-coded game sheet before every hockey game he called.
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) October 19, 2020
The method to his mad brilliance: https://t.co/H7X69FsbPw pic.twitter.com/ILeeWWLfcw
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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
One of the most iconic moments of the past decade, perfectly called by Doc Emrick. 🏒#ThankYouDoc pic.twitter.com/S5pLeLsn6H
— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) October 20, 2020
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.
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 19, 2020
Congratulations on a remarkable career – and #ThankYouDoc for the memories! pic.twitter.com/TV8ow6kJZH
Our fondest memories.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 19, 2020
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
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
#ThankYouDoc for your contribution to hockey and being part of amazing memories and moments, like this one.
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) October 19, 2020
Congratulations and enjoy retirement. 🏒🏒🏒 https://t.co/73kRiwqcHV pic.twitter.com/mBrllL4H1J
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
#ThankYouDoc for being with us from the start! 👏 pic.twitter.com/uhWmb9DIhU
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) October 19, 2020
There will only be one 'Doc'!!
— Penn State Men’s Hockey (@PennStateMHKY) October 19, 2020
A true gentleman of the game, thanks for all the memories and enjoy retirement!! #ThankYouDoc 🐐 pic.twitter.com/2XALUPEzXX
Unlike a very large majority of the United States, I grew up watching hockey in HockeyTahn…
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 19, 2020
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
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
— Ryan Mead (@OhRyanMead) October 19, 2020
but I'm pretty sure this save by Henrik broke him for like 5 seconds pic.twitter.com/2dAsMj1ROX
The 💫 GOLD 💫 standard! In the booth and as a friend. Doc, to have shared the airwaves with you has been a true blessing on my career. Congratulations on retirement from your legendary HALL of FAME broadcasting career. You’ll be missed. We❤️ YOU! 🏒 #ThankYouDoc @nhlonnbcsports pic.twitter.com/1XcUULhPz0
— Kathryn Tappen (@KathrynTappen) October 19, 2020
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
