Legendary hockey broadcaster Mike 'Doc' Emrick announced his retirement last week. Known for his meticulous preparation, his incredible voice, and his unparalleled vocabulary, Doc has called many of the biggest moments in NHL history. The Athletic's Craig Custance, who has known Doc for many years and recently interviewed him about his retirement, joins us to talk about what the iconic play-by-play man meant to American hockey fans and how he’ll be remembered.

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