Al Coates (born in

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) is a

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. He is the play-by-play announcer for the

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of the

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along side his long time partner John Belmont. He was previously the play-by-play commentator of the

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and the

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. He has been broadcasting since 1980 and was general manager of the

for the 2007 season. A job he "seemed uncomfortable" with, quitting the role after just 1 season and returning to play-by-play.

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Coates, Al Living people Canadian radio sportscasters People from Leduc, Alberta Year of birth missing (living people)