WHL radio broadcasters make historic announcement

Regan Bartel (left), A.J Jakubec (center), Jon Rosen (right)

Radio Broadcasters make historic announcement

Everett, Washington.

Western Hockey League radio broadcasters are pleased to announce that a three man committee has been established to oversee all aspects and concerns relating to the 22 radio broadcasters across the league.
In a meeting held in Everett Washington Mar 29th, Edmonton Oil Kings broadcaster A.J Jakubec was voted as president of the newly formed WHLRBA (Western Hockey League Radio Broadcasters Association) with Jon Rosen, the play-by-play radio voice of the Everett Silvertips, nominated as vice president.
Regan Bartel, the radio play-by-play voice of the Kelowna Rockets has been named secretary of the association.
None of the other existing 19 broadcasters across the league were involved in the executive voting procedure.

The WHLRBA considered inviting Brandon Wheat Kings play-by-play broadcaster Bruce Luebke to the impromptu meeting, but the Wheat Kings jet was unavailable at short notice.
Jon Keen, the play-by-play of the Swift Current Broncos was also invited to attend, but was again overseas on yet another winter vacation.
Bob Ridley, the long time play-by-play voice of the Medicine Hat Tigers, was invited but didn't show up. Ridley, while driving the Tigers bus to Everett for the occasion, unfortunately ran out of fuel on the Coquihalla Highway.

"I think A.J is the best individual to guide us because he talks the loudest," said vice president Jon Rosen.

"A.J is clearly the right choice," said secretary Regan Bartel. "I considered voting for Tri City broadcaster Craig West, but the meetings would have taken all night".

Rod Pedersen, the play-by-play voice of the Regina Pats, was also considered for an executive post, but his conflict with other fans across the league had the WHLRBA reconsidering naming him to a high profile position.
"We would like to distance ourselves from Mr. Pedersen at this time", the three executive members said in unison.

The WHLRBA'S main objective is to insure all arena's across the WHL meet certain standards for radio broadcasters.

"We have to investigate why no food is being served to the media in Cranbrook prior to game time. That's not the only glaring issue. No washroom facility in the broadcast area in Spokane also has to be addressed", Jakubec added.

Over the next few months the WHLRBA will also make available a handbook to all 22 WHL broadcasters outlining certain standards, procedures and helpful hints.
The handbook will include:

1)Details on various watering holes across the league and where they are located.
2) Suggested positions for sleeping on the team bus.
3) Appropriate conduct tips to keep team management happy.
4) Cough drop suggestions and throat therapy.

"I felt sorry for Morley Scott this season", said Rosen. "The new play-by-play voice of the Vancouver Giants had a confused look on his face all season. He needed this handbook to help him make the transition", Rosen added. "I wish I had this detailed handbook when I was breaking into the league".

The WHLRBA also announced at its recent meeting that a stiff penalty will be issued next season for any WHL broadcaster caught wearing a tie with a cartoon figure printed on it.

"If someone is found guilty of breaking this particular rule, a stiff fine will be issued by the association", Bartel added. "This type of clothing violation will not be tolerated. This is no longer the 90's. It must be stopped."

The WHLRBA's next scheduled meeting is December 16th, in Las Vegas.

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