Express Hire Radio Broadcaster
Published on July 28, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Chicago Express News Release
Hoffman Estates, IL- The Chicago Express, proud member of the ECHL and proud affiliate of the Springfield Falcons and Columbus Blue Jackets, announce the hiring of Bob Mills as the director of Media Relations and Broadcasting.
Mills, 24, joins the Express after spending the last two seasons in the ECHL, first with the Gwinnett Gladiators in 2009-10, and last season with the Bakersfield Condors. Mills was a part of the broadcast team in both Gwinnett and Bakersfield, including doing play-by-play for all road contests as well as providing Color Commentary during home games.
Prior to joining the professional ranks, Mills earned his Telecommunications degree at Bowling Green State University, where he broadcasted hockey games for the school's NCAA team. After serving as a Color Commenter for three years, he took over the full-time play-by-play duties during his senior season.
"I'm very excited to return to the Midwest and have this opportunity to be part of the inaugural season of Chicago Express Hockey," Mills said. "It is a tremendous opportunity for me to grow as a broadcaster, and I'm looking forward to the drop of the puck in October."
As a member of the Chicago Express, Mills will be responsible for broadcasting all 72 home and away games during the regular season, as well as playoff contests. He will also be in charge of writing press releases and helping to maintain the team's website, www.chicagoexpresshockey.com. Mills will assist with generating and managing content for the team's Facebook page and Twitter account, and working with the ticket sales department as well.
The Chicago Express will open up the home portion of their schedule on Saturday, October 22nd versus the Kalamazoo Wings with a 7:30 p.m. face-off at the Sears Centre Arena. This inaugural game is sure to be a must have ticket, so make sure you have your ticket for this once in a life time game!
Season tickets, mini plans, and group tickets for the upcoming 2011-2012 season are on sale at now. For more information about tickets, give the Chicago Express office a call at 224-220-1333 or visit www.ChicagoExpressHockey.com.
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