The Winnipeg Jets are giving a select group of young broadcasters in the province a chance to work alongside the professionals.
The team's NextGen Game will take place on March 27th, when they go up against the Arizona Coyotes, and the game will be a celebration of the next generation of hockey. Aspiring broadcasters will work in a variety of roles during the game, and when you're watching it, a familiar face will be front and centre.
Mitchell Rauliuk, of Dauphin, was a successful candidate and he will be working alongside Mitchell Clinton, who has also worked in Dauphin in the past. Clinton is the host of JetsTV, and Mitchell will get the chance to see how it works, and it looks like he will even get the chance to be live on-air.
"I'm super excited. It's like once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, that's how it feels," said Rauliuk. "It should be a really fun night, and I can't wait to take part."
Rauliuk has been very busy this winter, calling Parkland Ranger games, Dauphin King games, and he's even called a few minor hockey games. There's no surprise that Mitchell wants to pursue the broadcast industry moving forward in his life, and he's thrilled about the upcoming opportunity, thanks to the Winnipeg Jets hosting their first-annual NextGen Game.
"It's a really great industry. I've really enjoyed what I have been doing," said Rauliuk. "I just want to keep learning, and we'll see where I can go."
