Mark Lewis is the former public address announcer for the Edmonton Oilers. Lewis' background was in radio and television broadcasting having started his 40 year media career in 1969. Stops in Quebec City, Montreal, Newfoundland & Ontario brought him to BC and eventually Alberta. A career that saw him work as a DJ took a new twist and radio and TV sales became his calling card. Sales began at CBC Television Edmonton and Corus Radio Edmonton. In 1981, Lewis became the PA announcer for the 1981 Canada Cup, held in Edmonton at Northlands Coliseum. Mark became the announcer for the Edmonton Oilers in 1981.