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I'm not crying, you're crying. Honestly didn't expect it to hit that hard. Good stuff, NBC.
This is such good stuff. The ending of this hits hard.
This really hit hard for me, but I loved this video. So many wonderful people on NBC that I will miss dearly.
Yep, I'm crying, too. No one can tell a story like Doc.
Yes it was me crying....im still crying and in a state of shock that its really over.
Lol you too huh
I think I speak for a generation when I say that when I think of the NHL, that iconic music and Doc's commentary always come to mind. Thank you for making the greatest games on ice into the greatest stories on ice.
Facts
True dat
Wednesday night rivalry, the theme song, and doc can never be forgotten.
Him and Gary Thorne are the goats
A-FREAKING-MEN!!!
I really wish Doc stuck around for 1 more year to properly close out the NBC era. To me, he was the voice of the NHL.
I wondered that too but then again NHL was fighting hard to stay on with NBC around December/January and just couldnt come to an agreement and thats when others like Turner and ESPN jumped on them.
I think the reason the nhl moved to espn is because nbc doesn’t have doc anymore, without doc nbc doesn’t feel like nbc at all
@@barkovisthegoat5822 the fact that NBC had John Kelly, Dan Kelly's son and Darren Pang call a Wednesday night game while they were full time broadcasters for the Blues pretty much spelled the end of NHL on NBC
@@djtrankilo231 Hey... dont hate on John Kelly or Panger... both are fantastic announcers who I love to listen to nightly for the Blues...
@@andrew.barker not at all. I'm a Blues fan myself and love both JK and Panger. JK definitely is gelling to be like his old man was.
We didn't realize we were making memories. We were just having fun
Bro that hit me so hard 😭
Truth!
I did
Here's something you didn't know NBC: I live in the Mexican borderland so I could only watch the big games and weekend broadcasts on NBC due to my proximity to the US. I started watching in 2006 like most did, I learnt the rules of this wonderful sport I now love through you, heck, I even think you taught me a bit of english, you guys made me a fan of the sport, you explained it like no one else had done before. I watched every Sunday, you were my church on ice. Top that off with having the privilege of listening to Doc call my favorite team a Stanley Cup champion last year.
For that, and many more things, I thank you. You will forever have a special place in my heart.
- Sincerely, one of the few Mexican hockey fans.
@Ronan Farmer GO BOLTS ⚡
Support the Dallas Stars and a junior program in the El Paso Rhinos. They looking to help build ice and roller rinks across Mexico.
@@tannerwilson4843 I cover the El Paso Rhinos as a freelancer. They're a fantastic team and.... They're Kraft's hockeyville town
@@pedrodorantes3527 Wow, that’s interesting. I’m currently working to get a southern US Hockey Website launched for Texas, Oklahoma, etc. right now. I would talk more about this.
@@tannerwilson4843 I think hockey deserves a chance in the country, maybe not in the El Paso/Juárez area, you know, cause the Rhinos has it covered but, down south, you gotta give kids a chance to play or at least to give it a try.
Will forever love the NHL on NBC theme and the broadcasts. Doc Emrick will always be a part of my heart as a hockey fan.
Same
Thanks NBC
Not as iconic as the ESPN theme in the 90s and early 2000s but it's not bad.
@@user-wt3hw5yh1v stfu
Yeah agreed.
NHL on NBC theme > NHL on ESPN theme
God this feels more emotional than the ending of the NBA on NBC. Thank you NBC. Please ESPN and Turner don't screw this up.
Noting that ESPN barely does montage essays like this anymore at the conclusion of anything championship based, especially the NBA Finals, I kind of doubt it. They just want the game. No need to see the in arena starting lineup since they can do it quicker with a graphic. And no long winded montage is at the end. Just throw it back to SportsCenter. Granted, they do a good job during the game, but it just feels like it’s been diluted down to its most basic components, and I fear they will do the same with the NHL.
That said, I want to see what Turner will do. Hopefully, they will project the soul and humanity in the game.
But this final essay… It’s one of Doc’s masterpieces, as it is for all of the NHL on NBC.
Make no mistake: NBC Sports knows how to sell an event - how to reel in someone that is completely uninterested. That made their coverage of the NHL most enjoyable.
I am going to miss that.
@@calhoun24 yeah I'm sure ESPN will find a way to mess it up especially since they have rights to the NBA and have signed many more contracts with La Liga and still currently have MLB rights. Honestly Fox has the least stacked schedule and probably should've won the bid not ESPN/ABC.
I was thinking the same thing. This reminds me of the NBA on nbc's ending.
Turner won't, but you know how Disney is with everything they touch, so...
@@calhoun24 I hope the NHL itself starts to make videos like this for their UA-cam channel.
Mike "Doc" Emrick is the best play-by-play announcer for 15 of the 16 year-run for NHL on NBC and or NBCSN. A swan song to say goodbye for now. Thanks for watching the NHL on NBC (2005-2021). Doc, you're the best!😃😇🥰🤩.
NHL playoffs aren't the same without Doc... His iconic "Score" calls, send chills down my spine.
Thank you for watching the Stanley Cup playoffs on NBC.
Phenomenal Job by Everyone who's been a part of "NHL on NBC"!!! I've Enjoyed every minute of it!!! Thanks and It was a Perfect Ending!!!
A sad but fitting end. Doc and the entire NBC crew will genuinely be missed.
Not Pierre tho
Not really.
@@jacobnovak1604 he's Ottawa's problem now
Kathryn Tappin I will miss
some of them are headed to espn and tnt the new NHL broadcasters
One thing NBC does not get enough credit for is saving hockey. They took over after that terrible lockout where many thought the NHL would not be around. Yet here we are 16 years later. Really going to miss Doc and Eddie. Like all great runs, this one comes to and end. Thank you NBC!
Yes indeed! I was surprised at the beginning Doc made no mention of the fact they took over after that terrible lockout. Maybe he wasn't allowed to say anything about it
Thank you to everyone at NBCSN and NBC for some great games and memories. Wishing your successors the best of luck!
You’re referring to ESPN/ABC and Turner Sports!
While I have been critical of NBC over the years, particularly the last 2, credit where credit is due: you guys do some amazing retrospective pieces such as this. Thank you for the larger roll you've played over the tenure of NHL on NBC. Without you over these last 16 years, I don't think the game would be as popular as it is today.
It's funny how attached we become - saying goodbye to nhl on nbc is like losing a an old friend. Always there, always entertaining... thank you to the entire staff for being a part of our lives.. we will miss you greatly
"Henrique, it's over!!!!"
The fact that Doc Emrick got to call that iconic Devils moment is awesome to me. He was ours, our longtime Devils broadcaster alongside Chico Resch. And we Devils fans got to see him call that moment thanks to NBC.
Thank you, NBC and Doc. That call, that moment will forever be etched in my memories. So long, NHL on NBC. It's been a wild ride. Hopefully ESPN and Turner will be just as fun to see.
sadly they didnt win it all that year
met him a few times when NJ did "Diner with the Devils" every year for the fan club!! used to be at pines manor!
Still get chills hearing that call
That was incredible. Incredible memories watching that, almost cried a few times.
Absolutely beautiful tribute!!! RIP NHL on NBC 2006-2021! Gone but not forgotten
Where are they moving to next?
@@1990Thunderbolt espn I think.
@@1990Thunderbolt ESPN/ABC and TNT/TBS
Which is a good push by the NHL for more coverage in the US
@@OfficialChrisW starting next season?
I fell off hockey after the Thrashers moved out of Atlanta and wouldn't come back to it until a friend in college got me hooked on the Lightning. Doc and the NBC crew always managed to keep it relatable for me though. Gonna miss you Doc and NBC...
My late best friend was a Thrashers fan. He took his own life about a year and a half ago, but I still think about him and his Thrashers fandom a lot. I hope Atlanta gets a team back one day, just for my best friend's memory....
@@sjoldzic10 I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.
@@sjoldzic10 i'm so sorry for your loss.
@@sjoldzic10 That would be amazing. I'm sorry for your loss.
That would make my life complete too grew up going to the thrashers practice stadium. I miss it..... sorry for your loss he was a wise fan
10:26 Man, I’m gonna miss Doc Emerick. He was the best announcer the NHL could ever have! And he announced so many memorable Blackhawks games! Very Great memories! Thank you Doc for the memories!
What an era. Will miss the iconic nbc music. Will miss the commentators too. NBC was truly part of my childhood and it’s sad to see hockey leave it’s channel🥲
same here
As a Blues fan, it was so much fun watching and listening to Doc Emrick calling the Cup win
"10 seconds to go. The longest wait for the fisrt title any team in this league has had. For the first time in their history the St Louis Blues are Stanley Cup champions"
@@bielvr__ I'll never forget those words
Nah
@@mikes7446 yeah
No
No icing, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 39 YEARS, THE BOSTON BRUINS HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP! Thank you Doc.
SAVARDD!!! My favorite doc call on a Bruins goal.
So long to an era of Hockey! I’ll never forget that Iconic NHL on NBC theme. Always got me so hyped up for the game! Doc is and will forever be the voice of hockey to me! Hearing him call the Ducks championship was a treat to behold “THE ANAHEIM DUCKS ARE THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!” Thanks for the Memories!
Man, DOC is undefeated in terms of the greatest commentator! Miss his enthusiasm dearly!
Mike Emrick is an absolute treasure to all!
He’s the kind of guy I want to be speaking my life story!
Hall of fame broadcaster and beyond a hall of fame person!
We Komet fans sure love you Doc! Go Komets!
Thanks to 16 years of NHL on NBC
Farewell.
Komets suck, he was lucky to get out of that dump 😂
Been watching as a kid since ‘08. Not sure I would’ve ever gotten as interested in sports broadcasting if it weren’t for Doc.
Thanks, NBC for all the memories. Go Kings Go.
How can anyone dislike this tribute? Thanks Doc, what a way to say so long!!
I got very emotional seeing this video. Definitely the end of an era.
I mean I just got into hockey maybe about a decade or so ago. Being a Rangers fan, that music, hearing Doc call those games, the presentation of watching the NHL on NBC. Almost like watching football and baseball on FOX. You knew it was a big deal. It will be missed.
Same. post-lockout was when I really started to get into hockey as a kid. All those Rangers playoff runs were really exciting to watch on NBC. I know people are mixed on how the analysis but I'm gonna miss the NBC era.
I hope that NBC will bid for the NBA or MLB. All they have now is the Olympics, Premier League, Notre Dame, and NFL Sunday Night. The football is one game a week for each
@@beani24329 maybe they’ll go for baseball again, but I know FOX has baseball pretty much locked down. Maybe if TBS doesn’t wanna do baseball anymore or if their contract is up, hopefully.
@@jet4212006 agreed. Especially the 14 run to the cup and in 15 even though we lost to the Lightning in 7. Like it was something just fun watching those games on NBC and having Doc call those games. Because of him I call the Stanley Cup Playoffs “Ambulance Season” because watching those games almost gave me a heart attack lol
@@beani24329 Sorry only the NBA is possibly available in the next couple of years after I think the 2023 or ‘24 NBA finals. Fox just signed a new long term contract with MLB for exclusive rights to the MLB All Star Game and every World Series through I think 2029. Plus the 12 year extension to broadcast Mostly the NFL’s NFC conference and a couple of Super Bowls.
Docs calls during the 2018 finals was amazing as a caps fans those have always been my favorite (for obvious reasons)
NBC will always be known for NHL hockey for the current generations who love the iconic intro music and Docs voice covering the games. They will be missed and hopefully they will come back in the future. ESPN has big shoes to fill and hopefully they do not ruin what we all know what NBC created.
I had a great opportunity my 8th grade year of middle school to meet Doc Emrick and some of the NBCSN crew at a Bruins Rangers game back in 2015. At the time I was very interested by sports broadcasting and I wrote a letter to NBCSN, just for the heck of it, and they responded. Even though I’m a business major now, I will never forget meeting Doc, and having the opportunity to sit in the booth with him and Eddie Olczyk for a few minutes. They were a fantastic duo. It’s something I’ll never forget.
Cheers to you NBCSN. It has been an amazing run. So many memories.
NBC, please do not take this down. Ever.
It speaks the words of fans everywhere.
It encapsulates the thoughts, conveys the feelings and preserves the memories of all of us who were fortunate to be with you through your time broadcasting.
Doc summed it up best, with the innovations we were able to experience, and the memories we are able to cherish.
Thank you. Thank you for letting us watch the NHL On NBC.
Watched all the Blackhawks Stanley Cup runs, those gave me such happy memories
Same
Thanks for everything, NBC Sports. An historic run for NBC and the NHL. What a memorable partnership. Here's to the new era on ESPN and TNT!
I hope that means NBC gets the NBA back!!!
@@abagar2000 Let's hope so, ESPN/ABC with NBA sucks
@@abagar2000 won't be for at least 4 more years
ESPN, Turner, we're begging you. DO NOT SCREW NEXT SEASON UP!! R.I.P NHL on NBC.
@@AlanFernandoGamino that would be the ultimate uno reverse card
As a Flyers and Lightning fan, I always LOVED when NHL on NBC called the games whether it be during the regular season or playoffs between the Flyers and Penguins! During the time that those games were called, some of the most memorable goals were scored, fights broke out, and some of the best commentary was made! Thank you NBC for providing THE BEST commentary team during these 16 years!
Doc, Eddie O, Pierre, Kenny Albert, the late Dave Strader plus the entire studio crew, Liam, Kathryn, Jonesy, Sharpy, Ace, Jeremy Roenick and EVEN Mike Milbury. NBC, you did very well. Thank you!
As a Blackhawks fan I was spoiled to watch and hear 3 memorable Stanley Cup titles on NBC/NBCSN.
I hope JR and Milbury will join ESPN this fall
@@damienchance2622 Or Turner, either one is fine by me. I just heard Kenny Albert and Eddie O will be the top team at Turner. I had no idea they actually signed over a month ago.
What a tearjerker. Great job, Doc. You were the best play by play guy and will be sorely missed.
so fitting that vin scully made an appearance in this, because he and doc were the greatest of their respective generations
I’m 20 years old so my whole life’s memory of watching NHL hockey so far has been with NBC and hearing Doc commentate all the games, didn’t realize how many great memories they gave me throughout my whole childhood
The highlights will live on forever !
So many memories.. I grew up in a great generation. I have flashbacks and memories of each and every Stanley Cup championship since 2005… Thanks to NBC!
Gonna make me cry man. Love you doc.
Started tearing up watching this, thanks for all the memories Doc!
This brought me to tears. Thank you for all the memories. 😢🏒❤️
Thanks for the memories, NHL on NBC.
why did this bring tears to my eyes
This just hits hard... my career ended with a knee injury and seeing some of the boys I played juniors with signing I'm the nhl now I just feel immense pride watching this that for a time, no matter how short... I was able to play this amazing sport with these hugely talented warriors.
Thank you NBC. 🏒 🏒 🏆 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ❤️ ❤️ 😢
the friendship between doc, eddie, and pierre over the years was absolutely lovely to watch, and i’m gonna miss hearing the three of them together
I may not of liked NBC broadcast, but there’s no denying how great this guy was. Legend.
We wouldn't have any hockey without you Doc, Thank you and NBC Sports. We will miss tuning in to the hockey games on NBC :(
Fun fact, doc emerick has done the play by play for over 40% of all game 7's in NHL history. He will forever be the most iconic and greatest play by play announcer in the history of the NHL.
NBC gave me the best memories ever, probably because the Blackhawks won 3 stanley cups on nbc but I loved hockey on nbc, the intro, the games, the players and the Commentators, I'm gonna miss it 😢
Dock Emrick is and always will be the greatest play by play announcer
Definitely one of the best but to me he’s the 2nd greatest only behind Rich Jeannerete
I watch this video every once and a while and every time it makes me cry. It was truly the end of an era and it’s the era I grew up on. My first memory of hockey is watching fluery make that save in 2009 and I’ve been hooked ever sense. NBC truly made my love for the game of hockey as big as it is and ever will be. Thank you NBC
Even here in the UK, Ice hockey and Doc Emrick was a match made in heaven, all the best memories are even better when narrated by Doc .
It is an end of an era for the NHL. The entire Rock the Red era of Capitals Hockey culminating in the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship has been on the NHL On NBC. Thanks to NBC Sports for all the memories! ESPN and Turner Sports have very large shoes to fill coming up in the Fall.
@Karl M There were games on TV in 1939 and ‘40? Really?
@Karl M They were actually on TV way back then? Wow!
@Karl M being completely honest I think NBC (Comcast) may get rid of the RSNs.
@@DarkPCTV Would not surprise me, as FOX sold their RSNs to Sinclair, who leases the naming rights to Bally’s.
@Karl M Back when only the super rich could afford a furniture bureau with a 10” b&w screen.
Nothing will ever compare to doc’s commentary. I’m so blessed to have memory’s of his historic game calling moments.
Genuinely got emotional watching this. Thank for all the memories NBC.
Doc, youre a gem, and a national treasure.....I'll miss your youthful enthusiasm and knowledge of the game. You are larger than life, you MADE broadcast hockey in the USA.
as a 7 year old child the first time I watched national broadcast was the 2010 playoffs on NBC and Versus, with the Flyers and Hawks finals.
Now, 18 years old and heading off to college, and 6 years of playing hockey myself, the voice and the broadcasts that shaped a big love in my childhood says farewell.
I never truly realized that this was about the NHL on NBC and not a memoriam for Doc retiring. But thank you. For the years of hockey and introducing me to my favorite sport, to the commentary that’s made me laugh, and to the fun of the last 16 years. I don’t think I’d be the same without it. So as much as I am grateful to hear you say thank you, let me say it back: thank you for giving us something like this
It’s been a part of my life for 16 years. I grew up in Minny and hockey is our life and always will be. Doc, KT, Keith etc have done an unbelievable job. Don’t be sad that it’s over, be happy that it happened! Cheers
Thank you NHL on NBC for everything you’ve been for us! You were a huge part of this hockey/hockey mascot fan with autism’s childhood, and have always been the network I had known to love & grow up with! The hockey community will *never* be the same without you! TBS and TNT, ABC and ESPN, you guys have a big responsibility to carry going into next season, but I know you all are gonna do well! We love you, NBC!! And All four of you big networks, let’s do that hockey!!
NHL on NBC
2005-2021
The hockey network Jack and so many other hockey fans have grown up with
Wow…just wow!!! Thank you NBC for so many years of memories of cheers, jeers and tears.
Thanks for the memories
Never will I forget that moment before a playoff game when that music came over! Simultaneous anxiety and passion! Forever love NHL on NBC!😮😮😮
I've been a hockey fan since about 2012 when I was 7 and the kings won their first cup. Doc was the voice i grew up with. I didn't expect this to hit so hard
NBC is probably the best in covering sports
Thank you for the games and memories!!!
Walked passed Doc at the 2020 All Star game, and my response was "hey look, it's Doc Emrick" to which he said hi and kept going. Almost regret not asking for a photo with him
The hockey world will miss you Doc….Thanks for all the great memories
It was a fun run for the NHL and NBC and me personally as their time together began in my senior year of high school. I'll miss these telecasts, but will always keep the memories created.
I grew up on CBC Hockey Night in Canada 🇨🇦. When NBC started showing games, I was always impressed with the way it was presented. Play by play was some of the most exciting in hockey I had heard. Rival the great Bob Cole at CBC. 👍❤️....I also should add that my preference in the playoffs was leaned towards watching games on NBC.
I'd take NBC for play by play, but I'm taking HNIC for analysis cause Ron and Don were the best.
Thank you for the memories!
I don’t know why but for some reason I loved the fact that he called Ovechkin and Crosby by only their first names
Doc is simply the BEST. I really hope he will still be around with some reporting / Documentaries, etc. He is a consummate professional that is unmatched the world over. I’m hopeful. Thank you.
I only started loving hockey this year and the NHL stopped showing on NBC I just wish I could go back in time and see just one game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Doc and Eddie. Hey you never know, they could perfect time travel.
Man i can’t believe this hit so hard had to come back and watch it again I miss doc so much man
So fortunate to have been watching hockey during this man's career. There will NEVER be another broadcaster like him.
Without a doubt the best American Hockey broadcast
Thanks for the great memories!
The Worst Feeling Since The NBA Said Goodbye To NBC.
I loved most of the play by play announcers on NBC but Doc Emrick was always my favorite along with John Forslund, I wish Mr. Emrick a very happy life in retirement!
I CANT STOP CRYING 😩 😫 😭 😢 😪 😔
Thank you for 16 seasons of the nhl on nbc 2005-2021 thanks for the moments that live us all goodbye.
Rest in Peace!
Love you Doc, thanks for the great memories (especially of those three Penguins' Stanley Cup runs that you called.)
Being a 45 year Flyers fan I’m a little biased but there’s no better duo in sports commentary than mike Emrick and Bill Clement! (Yes, and gene hart!)
Watching those guys on Prism was a blessing!
For me, there are 2 Epic voices for hockey. Gary Thorne and Doc.
Thanks for being a great voice for a awesome sport 👏
I like watching the NHL on NBC but it was sad the you left, I miss you very much for the past 16 years so I couldn’t have done without you. May god bless you. It’s the end of an era.
Beautifully edited. Really liked this piece, as it was first rate quality.
Hockey will never be the same without Doc. I grew up falling in love with the sport of hockey with him announcing the majority of the games I watched. Truly an inspiration to not only the sport of hockey but as a person in general. It would've been really cool to see him announce the new PWHL. That's something I would love to see. Love you Doc hopefully your retirement is going well.
These broadcasts brought light in my dark days, I have had personal issues I could put aside for a few hours to listen to DOC. I will forever be grateful to you 👑 Doc!!!!
Amazing! And great on you for having Doc read this. I could listen to him read the Olive Garden menu and still be riveted.
I literally I didn't think I would cry when I clicked on this video! So many memories! What a great video!
the best part is Doc and the NHL on NBC knew how successful the ESPN coverage in the 80s and 90s had been, and to their credit, they did not try to be ESPN, and he did not try to be Gary Thorne. His lyrical way of describing the game is unique, and it helped ease the transition to OLN/VS/NBCSN. He is a genuine, caring man, who I got to converse with during the 1st intermission of game 6 in 2008 between Detroit and Nashville. It's a long story, but he was as kind as he could be. Gonna miss Doc
As a lifelong Flyers fan I can proudly say, we had Doc first.
Watching the 2022 playoffs and as person who grew up watching the NHL on NBC, man it’s just not the same, really hope y’all could comeback soon
I havent seen this so I will... The episodes in life that last so many years in memory are often measured in fleeting moments as they happen....