Andy Zilch Email & Phone Number

Bloomington, Il, Us

Play-by-Play broadcaster for the 2024 ACHA National Championships that included Men’s D1, D2, D3 and Women’s D2 games

• Remote broadcaster for Champions Hockey League regular season and playoff games on SpalkTV• Record voiceover and edit highlight packages for Champions Hockey League website and social media

• Conducted radio play by-by-play broadcasts for 317 regular season games, including 21 Calder Cup Playoff games (all aired on AHLtv and The Mighty 1090, 1360 Fox Sports Radio or The Gulls Audio Network)• Conducted televised play-by-play broadcasts for 42 games on Fox 5 San Diego and The CW San Diego• Selected by Bally Sports West and the Anaheim Ducks to perform two televised play-by-play broadcasts• Selected by the Anaheim Ducks to perform play-by-play broadcasts for the 2018… Show more • Conducted radio play by-by-play broadcasts for 317 regular season games, including 21 Calder Cup Playoff games (all aired on AHLtv and The Mighty 1090, 1360 Fox Sports Radio or The Gulls Audio Network)• Conducted televised play-by-play broadcasts for 42 games on Fox 5 San Diego and The CW San Diego• Selected by Bally Sports West and the Anaheim Ducks to perform two televised play-by-play broadcasts• Selected by the Anaheim Ducks to perform play-by-play broadcasts for the 2018 Vegas Rookie Faceoff Tournament and 2022 San Jose Rookie Faceoff Tournament• Selected by the St. Louis Blues to perform play-by-play broadcast during the 2019-20 regular season• Host and Executive Producer of bi-weekly television show Gulls All-Access featuring an in-depth look at the organization aired on Fox 5 San Diego o Duties including content coordination, narration of packages, voice-overs, stand-ups, shooting and editing• Host and Producer of weekly radio show SoCal Hockey Talk featuring guests such as Hockey Hall of Famers, Wayne Gretzky, Teemu Selanne, Luc Robitaille, Scott Niedermayer and Chris Chelios• Produced, filmed and edited all team video content including daily player and coach interviews, community visits and game previews for broadcast, website and all social media outlets• Coordinated coach, player and front office media hits with all local television and radio outlets• Provided written content for website with features encompassing hockey operations viewpoints, players speaking on their daily lives, and human-interest stories• Master of Ceremonies for all team related events and functions; including pregame ceremony honoring Willie O’Ree’s induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 16, 2018• Coordinated all media requests with coaches and players during team’s road trips• Organized 2022 Media Day with all front office and hockey operations departments• Contributions to yearly media guide with updates on statistics, biographies and notes Show less

• Conducted 157 radio play-by-play broadcasts on the flagship station, 94.9 FM KROCK• Play-by-play broadcaster for 2018 AHL All-Star Classic aired on Sirius XM NHL Network • Co-hosted weekly TV show Comets Faceoff and weekly radio show Comets Insider aired on ESPN Utica-Rome• Conducted weekly video and audio interviews with team for broadcast, website and social media• Communications liaison with the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver media and all local media regarding player… Show more • Conducted 157 radio play-by-play broadcasts on the flagship station, 94.9 FM KROCK• Play-by-play broadcaster for 2018 AHL All-Star Classic aired on Sirius XM NHL Network • Co-hosted weekly TV show Comets Faceoff and weekly radio show Comets Insider aired on ESPN Utica-Rome• Conducted weekly video and audio interviews with team for broadcast, website and social media• Communications liaison with the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver media and all local media regarding player interviews, player transactions and credential requests• Managed all written, video and photography content on team website such as schedule segments, player biographies, team stats and game photos• Developed and managed key media relationships and garnered year-round coverage working with companies owned by Galaxy Communications, Heartland Media, Nexstar Incorporated and Townsquare Media• Managed all media, scouting, and opposing team credential requests, seating and parking accommodations• Prepared and disseminated a package of game notes consisting of team and player statistics on a daily basis• Wrote and published all team press releases, game previews and post-game recaps for team website and social media platforms, including distribution of material to local media and fan base• Organized 2017 Media Day with all front office and hockey operations departments• Led social media strategy across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat while responding to community engagement during 2016-17 season• Oversaw Jr. Comets mentorship program during 2016-17 season; coordinating each professional player with a local youth player and creating monthly interactions• Volunteered time at elementary schools focusing on PARP (Parents as Reading Partners) to encourage young students the importance of reading• Negotiated over $178,000 of renewing corporate partnerships prior to the 2017-18 season Show less

• Conducted radio play-by-play broadcasts for 152 games on iHeart Radio’s NewsRadio 560 WHYN• Selected by St. Louis Blues to perform radio broadcast on 1120 KMOX for a regular season game • Conducted weekly video and audio interviews with team for broadcast, website and social media• Managed and created written, video and photography content on team website and all social media outlets• Developed and managed key media relationships and garnered year-round coverage with companies… Show more • Conducted radio play-by-play broadcasts for 152 games on iHeart Radio’s NewsRadio 560 WHYN• Selected by St. Louis Blues to perform radio broadcast on 1120 KMOX for a regular season game • Conducted weekly video and audio interviews with team for broadcast, website and social media• Managed and created written, video and photography content on team website and all social media outlets• Developed and managed key media relationships and garnered year-round coverage with companies owned by The Republican, Meredith Corporation, LIN Television Corporation, iHeart Radio and Cumulus Media• Developed and maintained press notes comprising of team and player statistics on a daily basis• Wrote and published team email blasts and press releases, including ticket plan releases and promotions• Managed all media, scouting, and opposing team credential requests, seating and parking accommodations• Organized 2015 Media Day with all front office and hockey operations departments• Generated over $41,000 of corporate partnerships prior to the 2015-16 season; maintained and managed the team’s relationships with these partners• Sold over $17,000 of season ticket plans prior to 2015-16 season• Coordinated 59 community efforts during the season, including school visits, mascot appearances, player appearances, corporate fulfillments and sales tabling at events in the greater Springfield area• Served as team representative at 29 community events that included initiatives with local youth hockey programs, elementary schools and charitable organizations, involving the Habitat for Humanity, Shriner’s Hospital and the Western Mass Sled Hockey Team Show less

• Performed and produced 143 streamed play-by-play broadcasts, including 24 Kelly Cup playoff games• Developed content, hosted and produced weekly Coaches Show with head coach, assistant coach and members of the team during live broadcast from local restaurant • Invited by the league to host 12 ECHL OnDemand Podcast episodes that featured interviews, viewpoints and team reports with members and players around the league• Recognized need for continual media presence and achieved a… Show more • Performed and produced 143 streamed play-by-play broadcasts, including 24 Kelly Cup playoff games• Developed content, hosted and produced weekly Coaches Show with head coach, assistant coach and members of the team during live broadcast from local restaurant • Invited by the league to host 12 ECHL OnDemand Podcast episodes that featured interviews, viewpoints and team reports with members and players around the league• Recognized need for continual media presence and achieved a higher standard of media relations: o Enhanced TV media coverage with new events, such as, weekly press conferences, road interviews uploaded to local stations and feature stories about player’s lives outside the game o Introduced live sports segments prior to games with major media outlets, including TV and radio• Cultivated and managed relationships with four local television stations, four radio conglomerates and two written media outlets (companies owned by Gannett, Hearst, Meredith Corporation, Media General Company, Cox Media Group, iHeart Radio Network, Entercom and ESPN affiliate)• Managed all media, scouting, and opposing team credential requests, seating and parking accommodations• Crafted all team press releases and collaborated with marketing coordinator on website content/features• Produced/maintained game notes and related media materials• Developed and executed community relations events and managed player involvement for various charitable appearances• Generated over $115,000 of full, half and partial season ticket revenue during the summer of 2014; finishing first of seven sales executives• Cultivated over $70,000 in season and group tickets; finishing second among seven sales executives during the 2013-2014 season• Negotiated over $25,000 in budget-reliving trade arrangements for two consecutive years by building relationships with local businesses and creating trade partnerships built around advertisement and tickets Show less

• Arranged intermission and postgame interviews for all home games, including coordination with opposing teams’ public relation staff• Collected and edited postgame sound for KMOX postgame show and covered press conferences for St. Louis Blues Radio and the nightly sports show, The Sports Hub• Assisted in social media and team website content, graphics and video editing• Hosted booth visits for marketing and group sales; providing hospitality and arranged on-air interviews•… Show more • Arranged intermission and postgame interviews for all home games, including coordination with opposing teams’ public relation staff• Collected and edited postgame sound for KMOX postgame show and covered press conferences for St. Louis Blues Radio and the nightly sports show, The Sports Hub• Assisted in social media and team website content, graphics and video editing• Hosted booth visits for marketing and group sales; providing hospitality and arranged on-air interviews• Conducted Frozen Four quarterfinals post-game interviews and collected press conference sound Show less

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications with emphasis on Radio/TV Broadcasting in December 2009• Three years radio and television play-by-play for men’s ice hockey, women’s ice hockey and men’s roller hockey• Radio play-by-play for women’s ice hockey D1 ACHA National Championship game• Radio play-by-play and color commentator for Missouri high school football and Missouri State High School Athletic Association Championship games held at the Edward Jones Dome• Radio… Show more • Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications with emphasis on Radio/TV Broadcasting in December 2009• Three years radio and television play-by-play for men’s ice hockey, women’s ice hockey and men’s roller hockey• Radio play-by-play for women’s ice hockey D1 ACHA National Championship game• Radio play-by-play and color commentator for Missouri high school football and Missouri State High School Athletic Association Championship games held at the Edward Jones Dome• Radio play-by-play and color commentator for Lindenwood University baseball• Anchor and producer of LUTV’s weekly television show Lions Pride Sports• Television sideline reporter for Lindenwood University football• TV sports/news anchor, reporter and editor of packages for LUTV• Four years on-air afternoon show host for KCLC, 89.1 The Wood Show less

• Received audio from player interviews at practice and post-game and edited for replay during post-game show or weekly radio show Rams Rush Hour• Created halftime and postgame highlight reels from St. Louis Rams games and other NFL games• In-game, pre-game and post-game board operator• Logged commercial air-time and screened phone calls during call-in portion of post-game show