Mike Emerick is the best play-by-play announcer there is. Good night and good luck to everyone else. I love Al Michaels and Bob Costas, but they just aren't Mike Emerick.
You may be asking yourself who the fuck Mike Emerick is, but just watch some Olympic hockey and there's a 90% chance you'll hear the guy. He's the person who makes hockey tolerable with his knowledge and genuine love and excitement for the game. I always feel bad for the color commentator who has the best seat in the house to watch Emerick lay down the knowledge. He is a wealth of knowledge in hockey, which has names that people from their home countries can't pronounce, but Emery handles it with ease.
I often find myself dropping in on a hockey game and I will watch some of it permitting Emerick is in the booth. He's pure mastery at his craft. It's like watching Charlie Daniels play some fiddle, it's just astounding.
Favorite calls of all-time: SHOT, SAVE MADE VAN BEEEEESBROOK off a drive from LINNNNdroSSSSS. Emerick during the all-star game is a man possessed by demons. He handles complex names and lightning fast action with ease. If you appreciate commentary, or watching someone who is amazing at what they do, drop in on some Olympic hockey and let Emerick entertain you.
I'm also loving me some curling. seems like joining a league is on the horizon at some point in my life. I've got some terms down, I'm also in the market for the gorgeous blond on the US team who apparently lives in the Madison area. If anyone knows her, put in a good word for me.
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