'Blades extend relationship with 770 AM
August 11, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades, proud affiliate of the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, announced today that it has agreed to a three-year extension with Beasley Broadcast Group Inc. to have its games broadcast on WWCN, SportsRadio 770 AM for another three years.
SportsRadio 770 AM, which also carries ESPN Radio programming, has been the flagship station of the Florida Everblades since the team's inception in 1998-99. The new deal will guarantee that no less than 58 of Florida's 72 games will be broadcast on the station, plus all Kelly Cup Playoff games and all Everblades Coach's Shows on Monday nights during the season.
"We are very happy to be continuing our relationship with 770 AM." Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush said. "We've been partners with Beasley Broadcasting from the very beginning and it has been a great relationship that we are looking forward to extending further into the future."
SportsRadio 770 ESPN Radio recently began broadcasting its programming in High Definition, improving audio quality and reception, which can be heard from Punta Gorda to Naples. The all-sports station is Southwest Florida's number one sports radio station. In addition to SportsRadio 770 ESPN Radio, Beasley Broadcasting is home to four FM stations, 99X, 96 K-Rock, B-103.9 and 106.3 as well.
Beasley Broadcasting's Vice President of Marketing Jeff Hickox added, "We are very happy to see our relationship with the Everblades continue. We're excited to continue to bring Everblades hockey to the Southwest Florida community and especially excited given the upgrades we've made at the station by offering our SportsRadio 770 programming in high definition."
The Florida Everblades open the 2006-07 season on Friday, October 20 when they host the Texas Wildcatters at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena. Florida Everblades full season tickets & mini-plans are now available! Reserve your seat for all the exciting action today by calling (239) 948-7825. Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on group ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
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