Babik Named Director Of Communications
Published on March 2, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release
PRINCETON, N.J. - The ECHL announced on Tuesday that it has hired Joe Babik as Director of Communications.
He will be responsible for the day-to-day communications efforts of the ECHL, including writing of press releases; oversight of the official league website, ECHL.com; assisting in the layout and design of ECHL printed publications, including the Official Guide and Record Book, as well as ongoing contact with ECHL member teams and regional and national media outlets.
Babik comes to the league office with seven years of experience in minor league hockey, including six in the ECHL. He began his career as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations with the Pee Dee Pride from 2001-2005, while serving in the same capacity for the Fresno Falcons from 2006-2008. He was part of the radio broadcast crew for the 2004 ECHL All-Star Game in Peoria, Ill., and following the 2007-08 season, was named as the National Conference recipient of the ECHL Broadcaster of the Year Award. Babik also served a season as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Adirondack Frostbite of the United Hockey League in 2005-06.
The Johnstown, Pa. native received his Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in 2001. While at Syracuse, Babik served as both a public relations and broadcast intern with the American Hockey League's Syracuse Crunch from 1998-2001.
ECHL Stories from March 2, 2010
- Royals Surge To 6-4 Victory, Halt Devils' Streak - Trenton Devils
- Royals Pull Off Come Back Win Over Trenton, 6-4 - Reading Royals
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Matt Dalton Re-Assigned To Reading - Reading Royals
- Ontario's Darling Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Goaltender Of The Week - ECHL
- Utah's Sixsmith Named Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player Of The Week - ECHL
- Checkers Announce 2010-11 Ticket Prices, Colors - Charlotte Checkers
- James Sixsmith Named ECHL Player Of The Week - Utah Grizzlies
- Babik Named Director Of Communications - ECHL
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Goaltender Ford Returns From Texas - South Carolina Stingrays
- K-Wings Weekly - Kalamazoo Wings
- Colbert Returns From Sharks - Kalamazoo Wings
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
