Blaze Announce Local TV Agreement
February 17, 2010 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Utah Blaze News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze is proud to announce their TV sponsorship agreement with ABC4 and CW30. The agreement will entail broadcasting, promotions and coverage on both stations.
"We are excited to have a partnership with the local ABC affiliate, KTVX. They have demonstrated a desire to be true partners with the Blaze through their commitment to air our home and away games this season," said Dave Affleck, Blaze owner.
The agreement includes the broadcasting of Blaze home games on Friday and Saturday nights from 7-10p.m. on CW30. In addition to Sunday telecasts from 12 noon- 3 p.m. on Untamed Sports.
"This partnership will provide Utah's community with a great opportunity to watch nearly every home game of their AFL team," stated KTVX/KUCW general manger, Matt Jaquint.
The Arena Football League also announced their TV partnership with the NFL Network who will feature the AFL's "Game of the Week" Friday nights from 6-8 p.m. The first game will highlight the Iowa Barnstromers hosting the Chicago Rush with kickoff at 6 p.m.
The Utah Blaze will also be featured on the NFL Network versus the Chicago Rush on April 25th and Milwaukee Iron on May 14th. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. Mountain Time.
Season- and single-game tickets for the April 9th season opener versus the Spokane Shock are available by calling 888-99BLAZE or information can be found at www.utblaze.com.
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