Hitmen Name Rob Kerr Assistant Manager, Business Operations
August 13, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Calgary Hitmen News Release
Calgary, AB - The Calgary Hitmen Hockey Club today announced Rob Kerr as Assistant Manager, Business Operations. Kerr takes over from Melissa Blades who moves to Manager, Business Operations with the Calgary Roughnecks.
"Rob brings a passion for community, giving back to the city he lives in," said Hitmen Vice President and Alternate Governor Mike Moore. "He shares this same commitment with Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation and recognizes the importance of delivering a terrific fan experience to each customer that comes to the Scotiabank Saddledome. We are excited to have Rob join our team and would also like to congratulate Melissa on her new role."
Kerr joins the Hitmen after 15 years at Sportsnet, including 12 of those as an on-air host at Sportsnet 960-The Fan. His devotion to Calgary and the province of Alberta is evident through his volunteer work with the following charities and organizations:
* The Talking Goalie - Fundraiser for Hockey Alberta and Calgary Flames Foundation
* Organizer - Hockey Inspires Leadership Day
* Organizer - SportCheck Calgary Flames Development Camp
* Ambassador - KidSport
* Ambassador - HEROSHockey
* Director - Sport Calgary
* Board Member - Comrie's Sports Equipment Bank
* Board Member - Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame
"I have a passion for creating community engagement opportunities and designing and executing unique fan experiences aimed at new and existing fans," said Kerr. "The Calgary Hitmen have always been about these things and I look forward to building upon that legacy."
The 2018-19 Hitmen Hockey Pass is on sale now and includes 34 game tickets to be used anytime, in any combination. Pass holders also receive a $50 Scotiabank Saddledome gift card and a complimentary ticket to a select Flames, Roughnecks or Stampeders game. Passes start at less than $7 per ticket for kids and under $15 for adults.
Also available is the 10-game Hitmen Flex Pack to be used for any game, in any combination. Kids tickets are $10 per game, adults $20. Applicable fees and taxes apply. Visit HitmenHockey.com to score yours today!
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