ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Jack Michaels, the "Voice of the Aces" for eight seasons, has accepted the radio play-by-play position with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League for the 2010-2011 campaign.

Terry Parks, Managing Partner of the Aces, "We are pleased that the Aces have moved another one of its staff members to the next level.  We, as an ownership group, know that Jack will represent us well.  Jack and his family will always be a part of the Aces family.  We have begun a search for a new "Voice" and will start the interview process this week.  We wish Jack and his family our best in their move to Edmonton."

Michaels joined the Aces after an ownership change in the summer of 2002, and called 679 games for the club which included the 2006 Kelly Cup Championship versus the Gwinnett Gladiators.  He also served in various capacities beyond the broadcast booth including travel, team services, corporate sales, website management, and media relations.  Michaels earned the 2003 WCHL Broadcaster of the Year award, the 2004 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year award, and earned five trips to the ECHL All-Star Game during his tenure with the Aces.  He also claimed four consecutive "Goaldie" awards for Best Play-By-Play as selected by the Alaska Broadcasters Association.