News release
14 August 2008
Elmira, NY-After a month long search the Elmira Jackals, a proud member of the ECHL and affiliate club to the Ottawa Senators and Binghamton Senators, have found their new voice. Nick Hulberg from the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League will bring his youth and energy to the Jackals organization.
Hulberg, a native of Minot, North Dakota, is a diehard sports enthusiast that grew up playing hockey. After his days of being a goaltender, Hulberg joined the Bobcats organization in 2004 where he held the position of Voice of the Bobcats, Sales Executive and Director of Game Operations. In addition to his experience in hockey, Nick has spent over 350 hours behind the microphone of the North Dakota Motocross Association and acted as the Voice of the Minot Sky Rockets of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).
Most recently Hulberg was selected by the North American Hockey League to broadcast the 2008 NAHL Showcase and the 2008 NAHL National Tournament. Nick brings high energy to his broadcasts and is looking forward to the opportunity in Elmira.
I couldnt be more excited to join the Jackals organization, Hulberg stated. The ECHL is a great league to be a part of and to become a member of the Elmira community is even better. The Jackals have an immense following and I am looking forward to being a part of their continuing success.
The Elmira Jackals open their second season in the ECHL on Friday, October 17th, as they host the Reading Royals in a 7:35 p.m. face-off at First Arena. Its a playoff rematch from last spring and the first of six visits by the Royals to Elmira this season. Along with Reading, the Kelly Cup champion Cincinnati Cyclones visit First Arena four times in renewing two of Elmiras fiercest rivalries from their first season in the ECHL. Call 607-734-PUCK (7825) for more information.