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Andy Poetzinger

Andy Poetzinger

Play-by-Play Broadcaster

Arts / Entertainment / Publishing

Chicago, City of Chicago, Cook

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Andy Poetzinger is a Play-by-Play Announcer from the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. Broadcasting has been a dream of his since he was 4 years old and was running around the house pretending to be Pat Foley, the legendary Blackhawks broadcaster.

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He has been doing local broadcasting for the past 10+ years. He got his start by broadcasting the NIHL Championship hockey games with Jaguars TV. In 2016, he spent the season as Broadcaster for the Robert Morris University ACHA Division 1 team before becoming the Play-by-Play man for the Chicago Cougars USPHL team the next year.

On June 26th, it was announced that Andy would become the new Director of Communications and Broadcasting for the Baton Rouge Zydeco of the FPHL.​

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It has been Andy's dream to have broadcasting be his profession and he is excited for any and all opportunities that come his way.

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Andy currently resides in Palos Heights, IL with his husband Justin, and their two dogs Wrigley and Binny.

Director of communications
Play-by-play broadcaster
Broadcasting
Approximate rate: USD$ 45 per hour

Experience

08/2024-12/2024 - Director of Broadcasting and Communications with the Baton Rouge Zydeco of the FPHL.

10/2020-8/2024 - Play by Play Broadcaster with Chicago Cougars and Chicago Crush of the USPHL

3/2024 & 3/2025 - Play by Play Broadcaster and Analyst for the ACHA National Tournament

7/2018 - 8/2018 - Play by Play Broadcaster and Analyst for the Chicago Professional Hockey League Tournament.

Education

Robert Morris University - IL

2012 - 2016

Bachelors Degree - Business Administration

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