Regina, Saskatchewan – After 15 seasons the Regina Pats, will have a new voice across the airwaves of Southern Saskatchewan. Rod Pedersen has decided to step aside to continue his work as the voice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and build his daily all-sports talk show, “The Sportscage” from 4-6pm on 620 CKRM “The Source”.

620 CKRM “The Source” Sports Director, Rod Pedersen, “Thank you to CKRM and the Parkers for the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong goal of being the voice of the Pats for 15 seasons, and thanks to Pats fans for the wonderful support. Good luck to Dan Plaster as the next voice of the Regina Pats.”

Regina Pats President Brent Parker, “There is no doubt that it will be different not hearing Rod’s silky smooth voice on Pats Broadcasts. When we brought Rod to Regina from Prince Albert you could tell he was a tremendous talent after a few years with the Pats he received an opportunity to try his hand at football, and we all know how well that has turned out for him! When we were informed by the station that Rod had made the decision to relinquish his role as the Pats broadcaster we were shocked and disappointed but also we are understanding of his reasons to be with his family more and to concentrate on his new show. The Pats Broadcasting Job is a high profile position and the job was Rod’s for as long as he wanted it. I would like to thank Rod for his commitment his dedication and his friendship and wish him all the best.”

A familiar voice to Pats fans will take over the play by play duties. Pats Director of Communications, Dan Plaster, has been providing colour analysis on the road and filled in for Rod for the past two seasons as well as being the host of PatsTV. Prior to joining the blue and white, he has been a part of both the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Red Deer Rebels broadcasts and covered the Regina Pats for 5 seasons with Global television in Regina.

Harvard Broadcasting Regina - General Manager, Michael Olstrom, “After 15 years as the voice of the Regina Pats, Rod Pedersen is hanging up the hockey play by play microphone.  Rod is one of the best hockey play by play announcers in the country and exemplified true professionalism in his approach to the game over the years, he will be missed.  However we are very excited to have another great talent join the Regina Pats play by play for the future on 620 CKRM “The Source”…Dan Plaster is a familiar voice that has been involved with our hockey broadcasts in the past and we know that he will step in with a flawless transition”.

 “We believe that Dan is up to the challenge of this position and with a year under his belt working with Rod he is ready to take on this role”, Brent Parker comments. “We are excited to have Dan as the new Voice of the Pats and with his extensive knowledge of the WHL from his years in Lethbridge and Red Deer we are sure that our listeners will receive comprehensive WHL and Pats news in our broadcasts.”

New voice of the Regina Pats Dan Plaster, “It’s an honour that Brent has given me this opportunity to follow in a legend’s shoes. To join a fraternity of broadcasters like Rod Pedersen, Peter Loubardias, Kevin Gallant, John Wells and all the other voices that have called Pats games is an opportunity like no other in the Western Hockey League. I can’t wait for the season to get started.”

The season is set to begin on the road in Brandon on Friday, September 24th against the Wheat Kings. To see the Regina Pats for the upcoming 2010-11 season, purchase your season tickets now. Adult prices begin at just $199, which averages out to just over $5 per game! For more information, call 522-PATS, click on www.reginapats.com, or head to the Pats office located in the west entrance of the Brandt Centre.

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