Mike "Doc" Emrick will find himself in a different broadcast booth this year.
The NHL announcer, who has spent more than 40 years voicing hockey games, will call several Pirates spring training games and part of a Grapefruit League game next month, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Friday.
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Although Emrick has discussed the idea with Pirates announcer Greg Brown, the pair have yet to determine a date or game.
"I've known Brownie for a long time, because he's a hockey guy and he likes the sport.