C's to Televise "A&W Presents Saturday Nights at the Nat"
May 3, 2016 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Vancouver Canadians News Release
(Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium - Vancouver, B.C.) - The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club announced Tuesday that its television broadcast rights have been agreed upon with Shaw Television and in partnership with A&W Food Services of Canada.
The new deals go into effective in 2016, and it means that fans of the Canadians will be able to see all of the action more than ever before as a six-game A&W presents Saturday Nights at The Nat television package will showcase the future of the Toronto Blue Jays and some of the bright young lights from within Minor League Baseball.
"As an organization, we are excited to have the opportunity to expand our reach even further with this new agreement. We are committed to making the Canadians a national brand and this couldn't have been done this without great friendship and support from A&W Food Services of Canada," Andy Dunn, President, Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club.
"We are proud to partner with the Vancouver Canadians who share many of our same philosophies when it comes to community engagement and commitment to excellence. A&W is excited to be a part of this new broadcast venture that will bring the sights and sounds from one of Canada's most cherished sports venues," Susan Senecal, President & Chief Operating Officer, A&W Food Services of Canada.
The broadcasts which will air starting at 7:00pm, will feature longtime Canadians voice Rob Fai and former Major League infielder Chris Pritchett.
2016 Broadcast Dates: June 25 (vs. Hillsboro); July 2 (vs. Spokane); July 9 (vs. Tri-City); July 23 (vs. Eugene); July 30 (vs. Tri-City) and August 20 (vs. Boise). All times set for 7:00pm Pacific.
The Vancouver Canadians return to Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium on Monday, June 20th, 2016 for the first of 38 home dates with the first pitch set for 7:05pm. Tickets to Vancouver Canadians Baseball can be purchased in advance by calling 604.872.5232, online at www.canadiansbaseball.com, or by visiting the Nat Bailey Stadium Box Office at 4601 Ontario Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.
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