Biggs as its first Sports Information Director.
“We were very impressed with Ray’s contributions to Division III hockey and his passion for the game,” says UCHC Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. “His energy and marketing focus will be a tremendous asset for the membership in our inaugural season and beyond.”
“As someone who has been avidly watching hockey among this group of institutions for eight seasons, it is an honor and privilege to serve as the first sports information director of the UCHC,” says Biggs. “Division III hockey is continually evolving and expanding, and many of our members have played an integral role in that growth. It’s a thrill to continue furthering those trends. I look forward to writing the next chapter of the story for our teams and student athletes as part of the UCHC.”
Biggs has a wealth of experience in Division III hockey. He is currently the Managing Editor of D3hockey.com, a national media platform for college hockey. Biggs also boasts experience as a radio and television play-by-play announcer, multimedia journalist and social media director. Most recently, he provided color commentary for the Division III Men’s Ice Hockey National Championships via the NCAA’s online streaming video platform.
“Ray has an impressive skill set that is ideal for the promotion of our student-athlete’s accomplishments and efforts,” says UCHC and Elmira College Vice-President Pat Thompson. “We are confident his energy and passion will help us be the premiere Division III hockey conference in the country.”
As UCHC Sports Information Director, Biggs will be in charge of the conference’s public relations effort including website design and maintenance, social media platforms, and cultivating unique content in addition to the conference awards programs and statistical maintenance.
“Ray Biggs comes to our new league with a strong reputation in both the athletic communication world and the NCAA Division III Ice Hockey community,” says Brett Adams,
Director of Athletics at Stevenson University. “His passion for hockey combined with his professional talents in new media will help the UCHC present itself quickly to the nation.”
The UCHC begins its inaugural season in 2017-18 for women’s and men’s Division III hockey. UCHC members include: Chatham University (PA), Elmira College (NY), King’s College (PA), Lebanon Valley College (PA), Manhattanville College (NY), Nazareth College (NY), Neumann University (PA), Stevenson University (MD), Utica College (NY), Wilkes University (PA), and William Smith College (NY).
Biggs earned in B.S. in Public Relations from Utica College in 2013.
