‘OHHH AND IT DIDN’T GOOO!’: Mike Emrick’s best calls of all time include Braden Holtby’s ‘The Save’ and Capitals’ Stanley Cup win
Mike Emrick ended his legendary play-by-play career after 50 years on Monday. The Hockey Hall of Fame announcer called over 3,750 hockey games and 22 Stanley Cup Finals.
The NHL made a tribute video featuring some of Emrick’s best calls. Not only will the montage give you chills, but it’ll also give you goosebumps as it features the greatest moment in Capitals history.
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Sports announcers, including Joe Buck and Mike Emrick, are doing play-by-play calls of everyday life
With sports stopped for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak, broadcasters have turned to everyday life to continue their life’s work.
Over the weekend, English rugby commentator Nick Heath went viral on Twitter after commentating on two dogs running in a park. The creative play-by-play has inspired a popular hashtag, #LifeCommentary, and other famous broadcasters are following along, including the MLB’s Joe Buck and the NHL’s Mike Emrick.
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By Ian Oland 10 months ago
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