Mark Lewis (announcer)

Mark Lewis
Years active 1981-2016
Known for Public address announcer for the Edmonton Oilers (1981–2016)
Spouse(s) Anita Lewis

Mark Lewis is the former public address announcer for the Edmonton Oilers.

Lewis' background was in radio and television broadcasting having started his 40 year media career in 1969. Stops in Quebec City, Montreal, Newfoundland & Ontario brought him to BC and eventually Alberta. A career that saw him work as a DJ took a new twist and radio and TV sales became his calling card. Sales began at CBC Television Edmonton and Corus Radio Edmonton.[1] In 1981, Lewis became the PA announcer for the 1981 Canada Cup, held in Edmonton at Northlands Coliseum. Mark became the announcer for the Edmonton Oilers in 1981.[2][3]

Lewis' pregame routine involved picking up game notes, finding a free meal, and scouting player line-ups in the Edmonton media lounge, checking pronunciations of players' names. A review of the PA game script was part of the pre game routine.[3] Mark announces the starting lineups, all goals, penalties and other in-arena announcements.[4][5][6]

On January 4, 2016, Lewis announced his retirement from announcing after 35 years at the microphone, effective after the 2015-16 NHL season.[7]

Now in semi-retirement, Mark enjoys carrying around a vintage shaving kit that once belonged to Al Capone, and hosting a seniors hot yoga class.

References

  1. ↑ "L". Edmonton Broadcasters. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  2. ↑ "Crystal with Jason Strudwick & Mark Lewis Video - NHL VideoCenter - Edmonton Oilers". Video.oilers.nhl.com. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  3. 1 2 "Behind the Mic: Mark Lewis Video - NHL VideoCenter - Edmonton Oilers". Video.oilers.nhl.com. 2010-01-23. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  4. ↑ "BT Edmonton Blogs » Blog Archive » Oilers DID YOU KNOW? Now I do–thanks Jessica. I met the PA announcer too!". Blogs.btedmonton.ca. 2010-01-28. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  5. ↑ "CANOE - SLAM! Sports: Junior WorldJunior - WJC: Simply the Best". Slam.canoe.ca. 2012-01-02. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  6. ↑ Tait, Cam. "The faceless voices of the game that means so much | Edmonton Journal". Blogs.edmontonjournal.com. Retrieved 2013-01-26.
  7. ↑ "Edmonton Oilers Press release - Long-time PA announcer Mark Lewis announces retirement.". Oilers.NHL.com. 2016-01-04. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
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