Complete 2009-10 Hockey Information Guide (Small File) - Western ...

WMU MEDIA RELATIONSMATKANANDIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONSOhio, 1997Fifth Season269-387-4125/269-998-2259mat.kanan@wmich.eduMATTHOLMESASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONSIndianapolis, 2002Fifth Season269-387-3168matt.holmes@wmich.eduInterview ProceduresOn-SiteMembers of the media are welcome to come to practices on TUESDAY. Pre-practice interviewrequests are to be made by MONDAY through the SID. Media members are to list the playersrequested and what the topic of questioning will be. Interviews must be approved of by theSID and head coach. Interviews will take place between 1:45-2:15. Other options can be arrangedbut will be done so at the convenience of the student-athlete.PhoneThe head coach is available via the phone during the early mornings. Media members shouldmake requests through the SID at least two days prior to the requested interview date.Players are available for phone interviews, with requests being made two days prior to therequested interview date. Times will be determined by the player’s schedule. All player orassistant coach requests must be approved by the SID and head coach. No players contactnumber will be provided to a member of the media and all media calls will be made fromthe SID’s phone.CredentialsGameIf you will need credentials for specific games on the road, please let the SID know as soonas possible so the list can be provided to the opposing team in a prompt manner. Be clearas to your needs:- Press box seating- ParkingRemember the credential is distributed to you and you alone. Please do not share your credentialunless it has been previously requested to have a generic credential for your outlet.Photographers will not be seated in the press box.All media members are to refrain from wearing collegiate athletic apparel.96KRISTINKEIRNSASST. DIR. OF MEDIA RELATIONS/PUBLICATIONS CORD.Heidelberg, 2005Fourth Season269-387-4123kristin.keirns@wmich.eduADAMBODNARASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONSWestern Michigan, 2008Second Season269-387-4122adam.e.bodnar@wmich.eduPost-Game InterviewsUp to three players will be available for post-game interviews during home contests. Requestsshould be given to the SID during the midway point of the third period. The head coach willalso be available for interviews after he is finished with post-game radio obligations. Visitingplayer and coaches interview requests should be made through the visiting SID.WEB SITEThe official WMU Athletic Web Site contains information on all 16 varsity sports. Each sport’shome page contains the latest news releases, statistics, roster, and schedule.It is necessary to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view the PDFformatted news releases.All Bronco home games can be seen live on the Internet by visiting www.wmubroncos.comand signing up for Bronco Insider. This service allows you to watch and listen to the gameswhen you can’t make it to the Lawson Ice Arena.Bronco fans can follow Live Stats of all WMU home hockey games FREE. Simply go to www.wmubroncos.com, go to the women’s soccer home page and click Live Stats. When thegame begins a camera icon will appear for you to click and follow the game.TWITTERFollow the hockey team and Western Michigan Athletics on Twitter and Facebook.twitter.com/bodnarwmufacebook.com/westernmichiganathleticswww.wmubroncos.com • 3 NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES • www.wmubroncos.com • 1 CCHA TITLE