Mike “Doc” Emrick has been a part of the history of the New York Rangers, ranging from calling over 100 games for them on the radio to being part of some of the Blueshirts great moments as a broadcaster for NBC sports.
As most now know, Emrick announced his retirement last Monday, ending a career where he spent the past four decades as a beloved part of the hockey community. Emrick has been described as a rapid-fire storyteller known to viewers for his countless words to describe the puck moving around a rink and to friends and colleagues for his warmth and personal attention to the sport and the people in it.