Mike Emrick Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Mike Emrick is an American journalist best known for playing Play-by-play announcer in NHL on NBC.

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Best Known For:The television program NHL on NBC

Breakthrough:Became the first broadcaster to win the Lester Patrick Trophy for contributions to hockey in the United States in 2004

Mike Emrick is about 80 years old as of 2026. Mike Emrick was born in 1946.

His educational background includes studies at Manchester University, Miami University, and other institutions.

Manchester University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Miami University
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcasting
Bowling Green State University
- Qualification: Doctorate
- Field of Study: Communications
- Period: 1976

Mike Emrick's career includes sports broadcasting roles with NBC Sports and New Jersey Devils.

Organization: NBC Sports

Role: Lead Play-by-Play Announcer

Period: 2011–2020

Details: The national voice of the NHL for a decade.

Organization: New Jersey Devils

Role: Play-by-Play Announcer

Period: 1993–2011

Details: New Jersey

Mike Emrick rose to prominence for his role on the television show NHL on NBC.

Stanley Cup Finals - NBC Sports - Called 22 Stanley Cup Finals and is widely regarded as the voice of hockey
Olympic Games - NBC - Covered multiple Winter Olympics, specifically ice hockey

Foster Hewitt Memorial Award — Hockey Hall of Fame — Exceptional contributions to hockey broadcasting.
Sports Emmy Award — NATAS — 8-time winner for Outstanding Sports Personality.