One of Boston’s most sought-after voices in professional sports
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 9+ 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 Jan 2024)
Public Address Announcer Credits
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, ABC, and TNT. Voice over pregame ceremonies during the Centennial Season. 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.
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION (MLS)
Fill-in PA Announcer
2023-present
Fill-in for select Major League Soccer regular season games at Gillette Stadium.
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
Premier Lacrosse League Junior Championships (ESPN) - 2023
Called first-ever PLL U11 and U13 Junior Championships to ESPN digital and linear audiences. Worked with four PLL All-Stars as color analysts.
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
