WOODY WOMMACK, Multimedia Journalist/Sports - Naples Daily News's Department

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Growing up on a Christmas tree farm in rural Oregon, 13 miles from a town with a population just over 800, life as a member of the media was the last thing on my mind. After moving at age 10 to the big city (Cottage Grove, Ore. population 8,000) I discovered cable TV and more importantly 24-hour news and sports. During my teenage years I became more and more fond to the idea of being a sports reporter, and turned in my ball and cleats for a microphone and a computer. I worked in local radio and then for the local newspaper before leaving Oregon one year after my high school graduation. After a brief stop in North Carolina I moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida. I graduated in May of 2008 with a degree in Journalism and worked as a freelance sports writer until joining the Daily News in April 2009.

During my time as a freelancer I worked for publications all over the U.S., covering everything from little league to major college football, the NFL and the NBA. Papers, magazines and Web sites that have published my work include USA Today, the Orlando Sentinel, the Dallas Morning News, San Jose Mercury-News, Beckett Baseball, Yahoo.com, ESPN.com among many others.

I'm thrilled to be living and working in Southwest Florida but I'm still new to the area so if you have any story ideas, tips on good places to eat or any other feedback, please feel free to email me at wmwommack@naplesnews.com

Position History

Multimedia Journalist/Sports
Newsroom
04/20/2009 - current
Correspondent - Sports
Newsroom
07/20/2008 - 04/20/2009

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KELLY CUP CHAMPIONS: Blades players walk off with Cup as Brush reflects on title Published 05/24/2012 at 7:53 p.m.
After a night of celebration, countless phone calls and an unprecedented adrenaline rush, Florida Everblades president and general manager Craig Brush didn’t get to bed until about 5:30 Thursday morning.
Everblades se corona campeón por primera vez Published 05/24/2012 at 10:46 a.m.
Después de la buena temporada del equipo Florida Everblades de hockey sobre hielo en Germain Arena, era lógico que las cosas fueran así otra vez durante la noche del miércoles...
Everblades crowned champions Updated 05/24/2012 at 2:34 a.m. 13 Comments
The Florida Everblades hoisted the Kelly Cup on Wednesday night, capturing the ECHL’s top prize for the first time in team history.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Former players turn out to watch Blades close out series Published 05/23/2012 at 9:06 p.m.
On any given night during the regular season, Everblades jerseys with familiar names on them pop up throughout Germain Arena.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Standing-room-only tickets all that remain for Game 5 tonight Updated 05/23/2012 at 2:31 p.m.
Despite being on the verge of winning the Kelly Cup for the first time in the team’s 14-year history, Florida Everblades players and coaches are towing the company line heading into tonight’s Game 5 against the Las Vegas Wranglers.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades on cusp of Cup with 3-1 win Updated 05/23/2012 at 1:36 a.m. 4 Comments
The Florida Everblades defeated Las Vegas 3-1 on Tuesday night at Germain Arena. The Blades now hold a 3-1 series lead in the Kelly Cup Finals, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday night.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Blades hoping to keep momentum going into Game 4 after 3-day break Published 05/21/2012 at 3:20 p.m. 3 Comments
ESTERO — After three games in the Kelly Cup Finals, the Florida Everblades have followed the script nearly perfectly. They stole a game in Las Vegas and, in the process, home-ice advantage in the series, then followed that up with ...
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades take time to rest after big win in Game 3 Published 05/19/2012 at 5:55 p.m.
After a victory 14 years in the making, it’s only fitting the Florida Everblades players get a day off.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades complete comeback in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead Updated 05/19/2012 at 12:01 a.m.
On Thursday, Florida Everblades coach Greg Poss said momentum is a fragile thing that is difficult to regain once it’s lost. But on Friday night at Germain Arena, his team did exactly that.
Blades defeat Wranglers, take 2 game to 1 lead in Kelly Cup Finals Updated 05/18/2012 at 10:46 p.m.
The Florida Everblades have taken a 2 game to 1 lead in the Kelly Cup Finals over the Las Vegas Wranglers. The Blades defeated the Wrangers 4-3 this evening.