Mike Ross (radio host)
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Mike Ross is a Canadian
radio host, currently a sports broadcaster on XM Satellite Radio
's Home Ice
.
He graduated from École secondaire publique De La Salle
in Ottawa and went on to study at Carleton University
. While attending Carleton, he volunteered at CKCU
, Carleton's campus radio station where he got his first taste of doing sports on the radio.
Soon after, he began working in the promotions department at Rawlco
's Energy 1200
and Majic 100
in Ottawa. In 1998, 1200 AM went all sports and Mike became the morning show producer and co-host on OSR 1200.
In 1999, when CHUM Limited
bought Rawlco's Ottawa stations, Mike was moved to the afternoon drive show with Duke and the Dandyman.
In 2001, CHUM launched a national sports radio network, The Team and hired Mike to produce the afternoon drive show from Toronto
as well as serve as a general sports reporter covering the NHL, CFL, NBA and Major League Baseball.
In 2002, when CHUM pulled out of the national sports radio project, Mike moved over to television as an associate producer for Rogers Sportsnet
.
When XM Canada was launched in 2005, Mike jumped on board as the producer of the midday show with Jim Tatti and Gary Green. Soon thereafter, Mike became the show's back-up host and co-host who fills in for Tatti or Green.
In 2008, Mike was promoted to the main afternoon show, "In the Slot" with Phil Esposito
which is heard weekdays from 4pm to 6pm ET.
In 2009, Mike was once again promoted to the Morning Show, "Hockey This Morning" with Peter Berce & Shawn Lavigne which is heard weekdays from 7am to 11am ET.
In February 2010 he was the guest PA announcer for the Ottawa Senators. Earlier in his career, he was also the stadium announcer for the Ottawa Lynx and the arena announcer for the Ottawa 67's.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
radio host, currently a sports broadcaster on XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
's Home Ice
Home Ice
NHL Home Ice is XM Satellite Radio's talk channel dedicated to the sport of hockey, and more so the National Hockey League. It features hockey talk during the day and play-by-play at night. It is currently the only Canadian produced satellite radio channel that is available to both subscribers of...
.
He graduated from École secondaire publique De La Salle
École secondaire publique De La Salle
École secondaire publique De La Salle is a French public junior high and high school in downtown Ottawa, Ontario under the CÉPEO .-History:...
in Ottawa and went on to study at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
. While attending Carleton, he volunteered at CKCU
CKCU-FM
CKCU-FM is a Canadian community-based campus radio station, broadcasting at 93.1 FM in Ottawa, and offering a live Real Audio stream and MP3 stream from its website. The station broadcasts 24 hours per day, 365 days per year....
, Carleton's campus radio station where he got his first taste of doing sports on the radio.
Soon after, he began working in the promotions department at Rawlco
Rawlco Communications
Rawlco Radio Ltd. is a Canadian media company. The company is the sole proprietor of thirteen radio stations in the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, and the majority partner in Northwestern Radio Partnership, which owns four other stations in Saskatchewan...
's Energy 1200
CFGO (AM)
CFGO is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 1200 on the AM dial in Ottawa. The station broadcasts sports programming, using the brand name The Team 1200.-Music format:...
and Majic 100
CJMJ-FM
CJMJ-FM is an adult contemporary radio station at 100.3 FM in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The station uses the brand name Majic 100, and promotes itself as "Today's Soft Rock". It is also one of three adult contemporary outlets owned by Bell Media Radio...
in Ottawa. In 1998, 1200 AM went all sports and Mike became the morning show producer and co-host on OSR 1200.
In 1999, when CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
bought Rawlco's Ottawa stations, Mike was moved to the afternoon drive show with Duke and the Dandyman.
In 2001, CHUM launched a national sports radio network, The Team and hired Mike to produce the afternoon drive show from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
as well as serve as a general sports reporter covering the NHL, CFL, NBA and Major League Baseball.
In 2002, when CHUM pulled out of the national sports radio project, Mike moved over to television as an associate producer for Rogers Sportsnet
Rogers Sportsnet
Sportsnet was launched on October 9, 1998 as CTV Sportsnet. The name was chosen to match the regional "Fox Sports Net" operations across the United States...
.
When XM Canada was launched in 2005, Mike jumped on board as the producer of the midday show with Jim Tatti and Gary Green. Soon thereafter, Mike became the show's back-up host and co-host who fills in for Tatti or Green.
In 2008, Mike was promoted to the main afternoon show, "In the Slot" with Phil Esposito
Phil Esposito
Philip Anthony Esposito, OC is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He is an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and is considered to be one of the best to have...
which is heard weekdays from 4pm to 6pm ET.
In 2009, Mike was once again promoted to the Morning Show, "Hockey This Morning" with Peter Berce & Shawn Lavigne which is heard weekdays from 7am to 11am ET.
In February 2010 he was the guest PA announcer for the Ottawa Senators. Earlier in his career, he was also the stadium announcer for the Ottawa Lynx and the arena announcer for the Ottawa 67's.