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Barracudas sever ties with broadcaster

June 30, 2004 - SPHL (SPHL)
Jacksonville Barracudas News Release


Jacksonville, FL- The Jacksonville Barracudas of the Southern Hockey League, announced today that the team would be severing ties with former broadcaster Woody Carlson after a probe of possible misconduct showed evidence of "blatant insubordination" on behalf of Carlson.

Carlson, whose real name is Gregg Polatas, had served as the teams Director of Communications and Broadcaster last year before being laid off at the conclusion of the 2003-04 season. Team officials said the team would begin looking for a suitable replacement immediately.

One of the team's owners, David Waronker stated "The actions of Mr. Polatas shocked our ownership group and will not be discussed publicly, but his immediate termination was agreed upon by all partners by a vote of 5-0."

Interested applicants can apply for the position by faxing their resume to the Barracudas office at (904) 367-1424. The Barracudas plan on announcing a new Director of Communications and Broadcaster for the upcoming season in the coming weeks.

Season Tickets for the Barracudas 2004-05 season at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena are now on sale by calling the Barracudas at (904) 367-1423.



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