Nailers Announce "New Voice of the Nailers"
Published on October 2, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
Wheeling, WV- The Wheeling Nailers, the 'AA' affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, announce today that they have hired new broadcaster Brendan Burke.
Burke, 22, is a recent graduate of Ithaca College in New York State has a degree in Journalism and a minor in sports studies. He replaces former broadcaster, Gary Sharp, who has moved on because of personal reasons.
Burke was the broadcaster for most of Ithaca's collegiate sports and also for Cornell's women's hockey. His most recent job was broadcasting for the Batavia Muckdogs, a New York-Penn League 'A' affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
"I was looking for a hockey broadcasting job," the Fair Lawn, NJ native said. "I sent a tape and resume to every team in the ECHL and the Nailers called me back. I didn't even know there was an opening."
"We were very impressed with Brendan's work," Nailers president Rob Brooks said. "We're excited to have him as a part of our organization, and we think he's a great addition."
Burke has also played hockey since he was four-years-old, including at the collegiate club level.
"I know the game of hockey, that's for sure," he said. "And I'm excited to start. It's a great opportunity and the Nailers are going to be a strong team this season."
His first broadcast won't be until the regular season opener on October 20th because he is traveling to Austria to visit his sister, who is a graduate of Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH.
"It's a small world, I know," he said. "My sister used to go to Nailers games when she was in college."
Burke brings his style to an area of die hard hockey fans, and he wants to work hard to win them over.
"I try to provide as much detail on every play. Hockey is a fast game so I like to describe everything I can without falling behind the action," he said. "I want to bring people not only into the game with me, but into the arena too."
The Wheeling Nailers would like to wish Gary Sharp the best of luck in all of his endeavors.
Individual game tickets are on sale now. They are available for purchase at the Nailers team store located in their office at 1315 Main St. in downtown Wheeling, by calling 304-234-GOAL or online at www.WheelingNailers.com.
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