Voice of the L.A. Kings Journalism student nds passion for broadcasting with NHL team

Pierce College hosts a myriad of students with unique careers, for one individual the opportunity to work with the 2012 Stanley Cup Champions is just one step in a hopeful career.

Carrlyn Bathe, 25, majoring in journalism, is making her way into the broadcasting industry by working with a prestigious sports organization, The Los Angeles Kings. Her road to be in front of the camera as the in-arena host and host for “King’s Vision” online at lakings.com has been different than most people.

Bathe grew up in the world of hockey with her father, Frank Bathe who played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings as a defenceman over nine seasons.

“Growing up with a dad who was a NHL player, the kids I grew up with made it a bigger deal than I thought it was,” Bathe said. “It was just natural growing up that way and I didn’t realize how special that was.”

Coming over to Los Angeles from Maine at 19 years old Bathe sought to make it into the movie industry as an actress and signed up for castings in the LA area.

After a while Bathe came across an audition for the LA Kings Ice Crew, an interactive liaison between the fans and players.

“I went thinking I love hockey so much that I should give this a shot,” Bathe said. “I didn’t read all the requirements and you were supposed to come in a sports bra, spandex black pants, your hair down and makeup done. I literally went in pigtail braids, jeans and a T-shirt, and brought my skates.”

Bathe ended up joining the Ice Crew and worked with the organization for five years.