Unger steps down as radio analyst

by Ryan Fay

Union men's hockey radio analyst Brian Unger announced Monday that he is calling it quits after 11 seasons behind the microphone.

Union play-by-play man Matt DuBrey (l) 
and analyst Brian Unger (r).

Unger cited the challenge of juggling his day job at PricewaterhouseCoopers and his broadcasting responsibilities.

"I want to thank everyone involved with the Union athletic and sports information departments for allowing me to represent such a great hockey program and school," said Unger, a 1993 Union graduate who also called games as a student. "Broadcasting hockey is one of my very favorite things to do and I will miss it terribly. I hope to get to the rink as often as possible this year but I am also truly looking forward to spending more of my weekends with my son."

Matt DuBrey, who is entering his 14th season as the Dutchmen's play-by-play man, said Unger will be missed in the booth.

"I am not sure if there is anyone not wearing skates more passionate about Union hockey than Brian Unger," said DuBrey. "Brian has great knowledge of Union and the sport of hockey, and he will be greatly missed. I will miss having him by my side on the air, but understand that life involves tough choices, and wish him all the best."

A team spokesperson said Union plans to hire a replacement for Unger, but had no immediate announcement on who that will be. Adam Ullman, who has been used on a fill-in basis in recent years, said he hopes to continue working the occasional broadcast but added that his future role, if any, "is still to be determined."

"I am excited to see what changes will come to the airwaves this coming season," DuBrey added. "I know with the quality coverage [we] have provided for so long, that the standard has been set for what Union will bring to the airwaves going forward."

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