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Responsible for producing and executing all team broadcasts, both home and away, on FloHockey and Mixlr, including pre- and post-game production and live play-by-play coverage for regular season, postseason, and preseason games. Oversees media relations and communications efforts, generating positive publicity through traditional hockey outlets and unique storytelling initiatives highlighting players and staff. Coordinates daily media operations, managing interview requests and facilitating media availabilities for the Head Coach, players, and hockey operations personnel.

Ezra Gennello interviewing Melvin Novotny following a Muskegon Lumberjacks hockey game at Trinity Health Arena in Muskegon, MI.
Official logo of the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League.

Muskegon Lumberjacks

Director of Communications and Broadcasting

February 2023 - Present

Managed all organizational communications, including game-day and off-day written content for the official team website. Served as primary contact for local and national media, coordinating interviews, photo sessions, and video requests. Provided play-by-play commentary for all home games and select road contests. Assisted in creating engaging social media content to enhance fan engagement. Lived in a billet house and supervised players, supporting their day-to-day development and well-being.

Northeast Generals

Director of Communications and Broadcasting

August 2022 - February 2022

Ezra Gennello broadcasting a North American Hockey League game between the Northeast Generals and Danbury Hattricks at the Danbury Ice Arena in Danbury, CT.
The official logo for the Northeast Generals of the North American Hockey League.

Began as a gameday employee in 2018 and was promoted to a front office role in 2022. Managed the promotions team and mascots, creating a family-friendly environment across 40 home games per season. Represented the team as a mascot at select community events and served as on-field host during games and sponsor activations, enhancing fan engagement and event experiences.

Ezra Gennello hosting a promotional event on the field at Trenton Thunder Ballpark between innings of a Trenton Thunder baseball game.
The official logo of the Trenton Thunder of the MLB Draft League.

Trenton Thunder

Front Office Promotions Assistant

April 2018 - August 2022

Led a team of five staff writers producing game recaps and feature stories for the Athletic Department’s website and social media. Served as PA announcer for Softball, Lacrosse, Soccer, and Volleyball, and provided play-by-play and color commentary for 22 NCAA programs, including Division II Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Men’s Ice Hockey, and Division I Women’s Ice Hockey. Recognized as a Student Emmy Award winner in 2022.

Franklin Pierce Athletics

Multi-Media Specialist | Lead Staff Writer

August 2018 - May 2022

Ezra Gennello providing commentary during the New England Women's Hockey Alliance championship game in 2022 alongside Paul Lambert at the Jason Ritchie '05 Ice Arena in Winchendon, MA.
Official athletics logo for Franklin Pierce University. An NCAA Division II member school located in Rindge, NH.