News release
8 May 2006
UHL Broadcaster of the Year - Owen Newkirk
Elmira, NY The Elmira Jackals announced today that play-by-play radio announcer Owen Newkirk was named the United Hockey Leagues 2005-2006 Broadcaster of the Year.
Elmiras own play-by-play voice of the Jackals, Owen Newkirk, has been awarded with the Broadcaster of the Year distinction for the UHLs 2005-2006 season. Newkirk just completed his third season as the Jackals broadcaster, since coming to Elmira for the 2003-04 season. In his first year with the club he was fortunate enough to see the Jackals go all the way to the Colonial Cup Finals, the teams second trip to the UHLs championship round.
This is the first-ever front office award received by any member of the Jackals in team history. The Jackals as an organization was named UHL Member Club of the Year during their inaugural 2000-2001 season. The Broadcaster of the Year award is selected annually by the Leagues public relations directors and broadcasters.