Off Mike: How a Kid from Basketball-Crazy Indiana Became America's NHL Voice

by Kevin Allen, Kevin Allen, Eddie Olczyk (Foreword)

Millions of fans have enjoyed his infectious enthusiasm, insight, and storytelling on regular television broadcasts, through moments of triumph and defeat. Now, in this striking autobiography, the longtime broadcaster takes fans behind the mic as only he can. Emrick's love for hockey is obvious to anyone who's heard him call a game, and it's multi-layered. Tradition. The Stanley Cup chase. Suspense. Passion. Teamwork. History. Handshakes. An endless list. Yet it’s the people he treasures most of all, and Doc has more than his fair share of stories from countless interactions—more than he's even been able to tell during four decades in the broadcast booth. Through both his early life and his unparalleled career, readers will meet the full cast of characters who have made their mark on the man who's voice has defined the hockey experience for so many. Equal parts riveting and hilarious, this memoir gives fans a rare seat alongside Emrick and serves as a profound ode to the sport of hockey.

280 pages, Paperback

Published October 26, 2021

Reviews

[Dave Cottenie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mike Emrick is my favourite hockey announcer of all-time. Bias aside, Off Mike is a history of the man, his career and a glimpse inside his personality. Offering views on the game, the unlikelihood of his career, his childhood in Indiana (basketball-mad Indiana that is) and his plan for retirement, Emrick ceases to become just the hockey announcer, but a truly good person whom would be wonderful to meet in person. A ridiculously fast page turner and a must for any hockey fan.