Cheeks Leaves Tornado

Texas Tornado Vice-President of Communications Alex "Cheeks" Kyrias has left the franchise to assume a similar position with the ECHL Augusta Lynx. (Use nobug/nobug to get around the Augusta Chronicle's registration) UPDATE: Augusta Lynx press release Obviously, this will elicit both boos and cheers around the league. Tornado fans will undoubtedly miss Kyrias, while fans of opposing teams will rejoice in the departure the voice of a franchise that has been the big bully of the league for several years until recently dethroned. Kyrias had a style that simultaneously energized his fanbase while alienating fans of other teams. Alex is a friend of mine and I've had the privilege of sharing the broadcast booth with him on several occasions, most notably when the Tornado hosted Nationals in 2004. Alex is a homer to be sure, and I don't think he's ashamed to admit it. The home team pays the bills and by-golly he's going to call the game for the home team. At the same time, he's willing to tap on the brakes a bit when the Tornado weren't up to standards on a given night. So... Alex is moving up. Congrats Alex. This of course begs two questions: 1) does this have anything to do with the other recent moves by the team and 2) who is replacing him? I can tell you the answer to the first question is a big fat NO. The Lynx sought out Alex. The second question I haven't a clue to, though I'd love to offer a few suggestions. Before someone asks, I DON'T want the job. Third question: will a DFW junior hockey broadcaster ever win another Homer Call Award? We shall have to wait and see...