The purpose of the academy is to give honor and recognition to a select group of our outstanding graduate and undergraduate alumni. It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we honor them – and thank them for their willingness to give back to our school.

School of Communication
2008 Alumni Academy Inductee

Neil Smith

Neil Smith received his bachelors degree in Communication in 1977
A member of the WMU Athletic Hall of Fame, Neil was named NHL Executive of the Year in 1992 by The Sporting News. In 1996 he received a Distinguished Alumni Award – WMU’s most prestigious alumni award. Currently he is a color analyst for NHL games on the cable channel Versus and for the NHL Network. He is also working on Hockey Night in Canada Radio as a host; is a pro scout for the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL – and -- the owner of the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL.

 

 

 
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