Legendary NHL broadcaster Mike “Doc” Emrick has announced that he's finally hanging it up after a memorable decades-long career in the industry. There's no denying that the world of hockey will miss his iconic voice.

Emrick came out with an official statement on his decision, as the 74-year-old admitted how he's facing this new phase in his life with a bit of apprehension:

“I hope I can handle retirement OK,” he said Sunday night from his home in Michigan, via Phil Mushnick of the New York Post, “especially since I’ve never done it before. But I’ve just been extremely lucky for 50 years. And NBC has been so good to me, especially since the pandemic, when I was allowed to work from home in a studio NBC created.

“Now, into my golden years, this just seemed to be the time that was right.”

With his trademark wit, Emrick unsurprisingly ended his message with a playful jest:

“Plus, I’ve now accumulated enough frequent-flyer miles — to not go anywhere.”

NBC Sports came out with their own tribute video to celebrate Emrick's career:

Doc is as iconic as some of the greatest players in the world of hockey, and his impact on the game is undeniable. He has been enshrined in no less than seven different Halls of Fame.

To end, there is perhaps no better worded tribute to honor Mike Emrick's legacy than that from NBC Sports executive producer Sam Flood: “Doc is a national treasure. Simply put, he’s one of the best ever to put on a headset.”