Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics

For 27 years, Randy Bloechl was the voice of RIT men's hockey, broadcasting on WITR 89.7 FM, all on a voluntary basis. Bloechl, a native of Gates, began broadcasting on RIT's Student Television Services when he was a freshman accounting major. In 1983, Bloechl was on the microphone when the Tigers won the NCAA Division II Championship. Two years later in 1984-85, Bloechl provided play-by-play when RIT captured the NCAA Division III crown. During his stint, Bloechl broadcasted more than 700 games and in 1993, was one of three broadcasters to receive an engraved hockey jersey in recognition of their services. Upon retirement from broadcasting, Bloechl was presented with a plaque from WITR.