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Hello, I’m

Nick Blaesser

Director of Broadcasting, Media Relations & Marketing - Omaha Lancers (USHL)

Email: Blaessern1@gmail.com

Phone: (269)903-6214

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About Me

Nick Blaesser is a young, diligent sports media professional who is looking to advance his career within the sports media industry. He is currently in his third season as the Director of Broadcasting, Media Relations and Marketing for the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League after serving the same position for the Austin Bruins of the North American Hockey League for a brief stint. His main duties include play-by-play broadcasting, graphic design, social media management, videography and media relations.

He holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Broadcast & Cinematic Arts with a minor in Sports Management from Central Michigan University where he graduated cum laude. After spending his four years of college gaining an abundance of invaluable experience, Nick knows the ins and outs of broadcasting live sports and news for both radio and television. 

Nick's broadcasting journey began in the fall of 2017 where he got picked up by the Slocum Sports Network, which produced live radio broadcasts for high school and college athletics in the southwest Michigan area.

After transferring to Central Michigan University, Nick wasted no time getting involved in the best media outlet the university has to offer, the Chippewa Sports Network. There, he did a great deal of control room work, camera operating, and play-by-play broadcasting for all Central Michigan varsity sports. 

Because of CMU's lack of an NCAA hockey team, Nick created the Central Michigan D3 Hockey Club Radio Network from scratch with a fellow broadcasting student. This network covered everything CMU Division 3 Club Hockey, from live radio broadcasts, running social media pages, writing post-game reports, graphic design, you name it, they made it. This network also got Nick recognized at a national level by the American Collegiate Hockey Association two years in a row as being a top broadcaster in the league.

Nick's other media roles have included being a play-by-play broadcaster for Big Rapids High School Hockey in mid-Michigan through the Big Rapids Radio Network. He has also been a video production and graphic designer/social media manager for the Kalamazoo Growlers and Battle Creek Bombers of the Northwoods Baseball League, as well as a director of Central Michigan's student news network for a year. In addition to that, he was also an audio engineer for 101.1 FM & 91.5 FM radio stations in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

About Me
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Play-by-Play Samples

2024

2024 Mid-Season Play-By-Play Demo Reel

Unedited Play-By-Play: 0:00 - 5:51
Big Call Montage: 5:51 - 13:13

2023

2023 Extended Play-by-Play Demo Reel

Unedited Play-by-Play - 3.25.23 at Waterloo

Timestamps: Unedited PxP: 0:00 - 4:10
Big Play Calls: 4:10 - 11:20

Full Pregame Segment: 11:20 - 17:38

2023 Play-by-Play Demo Reel

2022

2022 Extended Play-by-Play Demo Reel

Unedited Play-by-Play - 4.16.22 at Waterloo

2022 Play-by-Play Demo Reel

Graphics

Graphic Design

All Graphics Designed In Adobe Photoshop

Interviews

Interviews

David Wilkie - Pregame Interview 2023-24 #1

David Wilkie - Pregame Interview 2023-24 #2

David Wilkie - Pregame Interview 2022-23 #1

Matt Bruneteau - Pregame Interview 2023-24 #1

David Wilkie - Pregame Interview 2022-23 #2

Chase Cheslock - 2022 Main Camp Interview

Videography

Videography

*All Footage Is From FloSports Footage Or Filmed By Nick Blaesser*

*All Videos Edited By Nick Blaesser*

2022-23 Regular Season Hype Video (Adobe Premiere Pro)

2023-24 Roster Release (Adobe After Effects)

2022 Home Opener Jersey Reveal (Adobe Premiere Pro)

2022-23 Roster Reveal (Adobe After Effects)

2022 Clark Cup Playoff Hype Video (Adobe Premiere Pro)

2021 Regular Season Hype Video (Adobe Premiere Pro)

Radio

Radio Edit

References

References

Current Co-Workers

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Christian Cuozzo

Sr. Director of Ticket Operations, Merchandise & Marketing Specialist for the Omaha Lancers
(3 yrs.)

Technical Director/Camera Operator for the Omaha Storm Chasers (9 yrs.)

"Any media team within any organization would be lucky to have Nick on their staff. His universal skill within the field is mind-blowing. And the way he balances multiple tasks at once on a daily basis to succeed at being a 'one man media team' is no easy task. But he truly thrives at everything he sets his mind to."

Contact - Email: ccuozzo@cox.net
Phone: (402)213-1982

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Terri Phillips

Director of Business and Game Night Operations for the Omaha Lancers (34 yrs.)

"In over three decades with the Omaha Lancers' organization, we have never had a Broadcasting and Media Relations Director like Nick. The time, effort and passion he has for his craft is remarkable. Everyone from our front office, to our fans all know he will do great things within the sports media industry."

Contact - Email: tphillips@lancers.com
Phone: (402)290-3534

Outside Reference(s)

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Pat Dapuzzo

- Former NHL Official (24 yrs.)
- Current Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) (15 yrs.)

"At the 2021 USHL Fall Classic, a few league executives told me to check out the Lancers' new broadcaster. It was Nick's second game behind the mic for Omaha and I was absolutely blown away. And he has only gotten better since. This kid is going to be the next big thing."

Contact - Phone: (201)575-0906

Outside Recommendation(s)

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Zack Fisch

-Manager of Media Relations & Broadcaster for the Hershey Bears (AHL) - (7 yrs.)
-Fill-in Play-by-Play Broadcaster for the Washington Capitals (NHL) - (5 yrs.)

"Nick's play-by-play is incredible, especially for someone so young. I have no doubt he will climb the ladder in broadcasting hockey very quickly. On top of that, his graphic design skills are some of the best I have seen. He would make a phenomenal addition to any team's staff."

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