Voice of Admirals to join Tides booth in 2007
March 20, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
NORFOLK, VA -- The Norfolk Tides announced today that Pete Michaud will be joining the Tides' broadcast team for the 2007 season. Michaud will be working alongside Bob Socci to call the action on ESPN Radio 1310.
Michaud served as the broadcaster for the Hampton Roads Admirals during their 11-year stint in the ECHL and has handled their play-by-play duties for each of their 7 seasons in the American Hockey League. He began his baseball broadcasting career as the play-by-play voice of the Springfield Cardinals during the 1992 and 1993 seasons. After his time in the Midwest League, he served as the broadcaster for the Vero Beach Dodgers of the Florida State League in 1995 and 1996, and he followed that up with a season of play-by-play broadcasting for the Iowa Cubs in 1998.
Prior to his work with the Admirals, Michaud spent five seasons as a play-by-play broadcaster for both the Old Dominion men's and women's basketball programs. He has also worked as a weekend sports anchor for WAVY and WVEC in Norfolk, and for radio stations WNIS and WTAR.
"We are extremely happy to welcome Pete to the Tides organization" said Tides President Ken Young. "We are very familiar with his broadcasting talents, and are excited to have him as a part of our radio team this season."
The Tides open their 2007 schedule on Thursday, April 5 vs. the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, with their home opener slated for Friday, April 13 vs. the Louisville Bats.
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