Jake Zimmer
Boston-based PA Announcer & Play-by-Play Broadcaster with 10+ years of experience at the professional and NCAA Division I levels.
Welcome!
Ever wondered who fuels the excitement in sports in Boston, champions up-and-coming teams & leagues, and electrifies TV and internet broadcasts? Meet Jake Zimmer, the PA Announcer voice behind the roaring cheers at Boston Bruins games, the exhilarating plays in the Premier Lacrosse League, and the rising stars of the PWHL Boston team. From the echoes of the hockey rink to the pulse of the lacrosse field, Jake infuses every game with an infectious blend of energy, excitement, and passion. Join Jake in reliving the memorable moments he's shared with audiences over the past 10+ years.
Get in touch to find out how Jake Zimmer can help your team, league, athletic department, project, or network.
RESUME
Current Professional Credits
(up to date as of September 2024)
Current Public Address Announcer Roles
BOSTON BRUINS (NHL)
PA Announcer
2022-present
Public Address Announcer for preseason, regular season, and Stanley Cup Playoff home games at TD Garden. Take split-second direction from multiple stakeholders in front of crowds of nearly 20k. Often simulcasted to audiences of 500k+ on national TV broadcasts on ESPN, TNT, ABC, TSN, Sportsnet, and TVA. Voiced over eight pregame ceremonies during the Centennial Season, including Opening Night and several ‘Era Nights.’ During the first year of this role, the Bruins set NHL records for most wins, most points, and longest home winning streak to start a season.
PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE (PLL)
PA Announcer/In-Venue Emcee
2021-present
Announce a traveling, 14-week tour across the USA to crowds of 15k+, including at Gillette Stadium (home of the New England Patriots), DC United’s Audi Field, and Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park. Experience working with Van Wagner, a leading full-service production agency that produces the world’s most prestigious sports events (Super Bowl, March Madness, among many others). Voiced over intros for PLL Championship broadcasts, which was featured on national cable television networks NBC, ABC, ESPN and other outlets.
PWHL BOSTON TEAM (PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE)
PA Announcer
2024-present
Primary Public Address Announcer for PWHL Boston games at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA. Simulcasted to broadcasts on NESN, MSG, TSN, and other international networks.
WOMEN’S BEANPOT
PA Announcer
2024-present
Public Address Announcer for the 45th Annual Women’s Beanpot at TD Garden. This event marked the first Women’s Beanpot Championship played at TD Garden, and drew the largest crowd for a women’s hockey game in New England (10,633). My announcements were simulcasted on NESN regional cable TV.
CONNECTICUT SUN (WNBA)
Fill-in PA Announcer
2024-present
Fill-in for select WNBA regular season games at Mohegan Sun Arena.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION (MLS)
Fill-in PA Announcer
2023-present
Fill-in for select Major League Soccer regular season games at Gillette Stadium.
Recent Play-by-Play Credits
Stars & Stripes Classic - Navy SEALs vs. Army Green Berets Lacrosse (ESPN) - 2024-present
Voice of Stars & Stripes Classic on the ESPN family of networks. This game was the only known formally-organized lacrosse match between two special divisions of the United States Military. Games broadcasted to ESPN digital and linear audiences. Balanced gameplay with interviews with several high-profile analysts, including retired U.S. Navy SEAL & leadership influencer Jocko Willink, former Green Beret Nick Lavery, multiple charitable foundation presidents, and PLL All-Star Nakeie Montgomery.
Premier Lacrosse League Junior Championships (ESPN) - 2023-present
Voice of PLL Junior Championships on the ESPN family of networks, including the first-ever PLL U11 and U13 Junior Championships (2023). Games broadcasted to ESPN digital and linear audiences. Work with several PLL All-Stars as color analysts.
NCAA Division 1 FCS Football (ESPN, FloSports) - 2021-present
Play-by-play announcer for several NCAA FCS football games, including the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), Northeast Conference (NEC), and the Big South-OVC Football Association.
NCAA Division 1 Lacrosse (ESPN+) - 2017-present
Play-by-play announcer for package of NCAA Lacrosse games, including America East Conference & Northeast Conference (NEC).
Past Roles & Credits
Public Address Announcer Credits
Providence Friars (NCAA)
Men’s & Women’s Basketball
Men’s & Women’s Hockey
Men’s & Women’s Soccer
Men’s Lacrosse
Providence, R.I.
Bryant Bulldogs (NCAA)
Men’s & Women’s Basketball
D-1 FCS Football
Smithfield, R.I.
Boston University Terriers (NCAA)
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Ice Hockey
Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Men’s & Women’s Basketball
Boston, Mass.
Bentley University Falcons (NCAA)
Men’s Ice Hockey
Waltham, Mass.
Harvard Crimson (NCAA)
Women’s Hockey
Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Smithfield, R.I.
OTHER EVENTS/NOTABLE GAMES
2022 NEC Men’s Basketball Championship (NCAA)
March 2022
Championship Game
Smithfield, R.I.
2021 NEC Men’s Basketball Championship (NCAA)
March 2021
Semifinal & Final games
Smithfield, R.I.
2021 BIG EAST Men’s Lacrosse Championship (NCAA)
May 2021
Semifinal & Final games
Providence, R.I.
2021 BIG EAST Women’s Soccer Championship (NCAA)
April 2021
Semifinal & Final games
Providence, R.I
2021 NEC Track & Field Championship (NCAA)
May 2021
Smithfield, R.I.
2020 NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship
#20 Providence vs. NJIT
Providence, R.I.
2020 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Semifinals
#3 Boston Univ. vs. #7 Bucknell
Boston, Mass.
2019 Big East Track & Field Championship
Icahn Stadium - New York, N.Y.
2017 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship
#16 Bryant (RI) vs. #17 Monmouth (NJ)
Smithfield, R.I.
Play-by-Play Broadcaster Credits
NESN (Regional Cable TV) - 2021-22
Hockey East contests in New England
MLS NEXT PRO (Professional Soccer) - 2022
Hand-selected as play-by-play broadcaster for weekly contests. Solo, fully-remote broadcast utilizing cloud tools (Spiideo) to call games from off-site.
BIG EAST Digital Network (NCAA) - 2021-22
Women’s Soccer - Regular Season Staff Broadcaster
Providence Friars (NCAA) 2019-present
Men’s Hockey (NewsRadio 104.7 FM, IHeartRadio, TuneIn App)
Women’s Hockey (SportsLive by CBS)
Field Hockey (FloSports)
Volleyball (FloSports)
SOFTBALL (FLOSPORTS)
Boston University Terriers (NCAA) 2019-present
*Also in color analyst role*
Men’s & Women’s Soccer
Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Patriot League TV on ESPN+
UMass Lowell RiverHawks (NCAA) 2019-present
Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Softball
Field Hockey
ESPN+, America East TV
Bryant Bulldogs (NCAA) 2015-present
Football
Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse
Men’s & Women’s Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
ESPN+, NEC Front Row, WJMF Radio
Sacred Heart Pioneers (NCAA) - 2018
Men’s Basketball
WHRT Radio
HAN Network (formerly Hersam Acorn Radio) - 2014-15
Staff Color Analyst
Fairfield County, Conn.
Greenwich Cardinals (CT High School) 2015-17
CT HS Football
WGCH 1490 AM Radio
