Kings announcer Bob Miller will retire amid health concerns

Bob Miller, the Los Angeles Kings'Hall of Fame TV play-by-play man, is retiring on doctor's orders.

Miller, who has been out while recovering from a mild stroke he suffered in January, said in a news conference Thursday at the Staples Center that he intended to return to call the Kings' last two games this season, on April 8 and April 9. He said his doctor had strongly recommended he not continue to work.

"I don't want this to be a sad situation," Miller said, according to the Los Angeles Times. "I've had a great time working with people and visiting with fans down through the years."

Miller, 78, had taken a seven-game break last month while he continued to recuperate from the stroke. He was stricken on Jan. 28 and admitted to a hospital, where he underwent an undisclosed procedure.

He is in his 44th season with the Kings. Miller missed the final three months of last season because of quadruple-bypass surgery.

Miller had reduced his travel schedule during the team's 50th anniversary season and had planned to call 58 games, including all home games, and the first round of the playoffs if the team advances.

The Kings have installed Ralph Strangis in his place with Jim Fox to call games on Fox Sports West. Strangis has filled in for Miller this season and formerly was the voice of the Dallas Stars.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.