Staff

Staff

Business Operations

Ken Andrews

Ken Andrews

Owner

Hockey Operations

Nick Field

Nick Field

General Manager

Nick Field oversees all hockey operations and is an integral part of identifying player talent along with overall roster management, scheduling, and day-to-day hockey operations. Nick works closely in partnership with Rockers staff to ensure organizational and operational needs are met.

Nick Field oversees all hockey operations and is an integral part of identifying player talent along with overall roster management, scheduling, and day-to-day hockey operations. Nick works closely in partnership with Rockers staff to ensure organizational and operational needs are met.

 

As General Manager for the Rockers in their first two seasons, Nick helped lead the Rockers to two consecutive playoff appearances, including a conference finals appearance. During those two seasons, the Rockers finished with a combined record of 55-37-10.

 

Prior to joining the Rockers, Nick gained extensive experience as both a player and coach. His playing career started at the junior A level playing for the Cleveland Barons of the NAHL and the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. He then attended Ferris State University, joining their NCAA Division I hockey program while also earning a bachelor’s degree in marketing. After college, he also played professional games in the ECHL for the Texas Wildcatters and the Huntsville Havoc of the SPHL.

 

Post-playing career, Field began a coaching career that lasted over a decade. He ran and oversaw the varsity program at Lake Orion High School, then taking on the head coaching job for Oakland University’s ACHA Division 1 program for two seasons before to joining the Rockers in 2022

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Brady Beedon

Brady Beedon

Director of Corporate Partnerships and Broadcasting

Brady joined the team during the inaugural 2022 season, providing both play-by-play and color commentary.

Brady joined the team during the inaugural 2022 season, providing both play-by-play and color commentary.

In addition to his work behind the microphone, Brady helps build partnerships within the Downriver community while working to strengthen the connection between the Rockers and their fans both inside and outside the arena. He aims to bring energy, personality, and a community-first approach to every broadcast throughout the season.

In addition to his work with the Rockers, Brady can also be heard covering athletics for Wayne State Athletics, Oakland University, and St. Clair County Community College.


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Media and Broadcasting

Christian Jackson

Christian Jackson

Technical Director

Christian Jackson brings nearly a decade of experience in sports broadcasting and management. His extensive background includes working with major teams and organizations such as Bally Sports Detroit, the Detroit Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also been involved with various minor league teams, local sports channels like WKTV in Grand Rapids, and events including MMA and cage fighting. Additionally, Jackson was a founding member of The National Combat Sports Alliance and has contributed to streaming for Ferris State and Wayne State Athletics.

Christian Jackson brings nearly a decade of experience in sports broadcasting and management. His extensive background includes working with major teams and organizations such as Bally Sports Detroit, the Detroit Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings, as well as the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has also been involved with various minor league teams, local sports channels like WKTV in Grand Rapids, and events including MMA and cage fighting. Additionally, Jackson was a founding member of The National Combat Sports Alliance and has contributed to streaming for Ferris State and Wayne State Athletics.


Jackson is thrilled to bring his wealth of experience to the Motor City Rockers. He is eager to contribute to the growth and success of the team, excited about the opportunity to engage with the local community, and passionate about enhancing the fan experience. His enthusiasm for the Rockers reflects his commitment to bringing high-quality coverage and innovative content to the team’s supporters.


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Lakewind Photography + Design

Lakewind Photography + Design

Team Photographers

Brandon and Adrianne, a husband and wife team who share a passion for photography, started working with the Motor City Rockers in January of 2024.

Brandon and Adrianne, a husband and wife team who share a passion for photography, started working with the Motor City Rockers in January of 2024.

Their professional backgrounds complement each other well, with Brandon bringing technical expertise from his work in Computer-Aided Design and Adrianne contributing her artistic skills from her BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design background.

Together they started their own business, Lakewind Photography + Design, in 2012.

https://lakewindphotography.zenfolio.com/


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Zachary Dotson

Zachary Dotson

Graphic Designer

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