Blaze announce television partners

January 26, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Utah Blaze News Release


SALT LAKE CITY - The Arena Football League and the Utah Blaze announced the partnership agreement between the expansion team, KJZZ TV and Fox Sports Net Utah for 10 regular-season game television broadcasts. The deal follows the recent announcement of 1280 The Zone as the official radio broadcast partner for all 16 games during the inaugural season.

"We look forward to being associated with KJZZ and FSN Utah," Blaze president JASON JONES said. "It is paramount that we have the ability to provide our fans with as many outlets as possible to get the full Arena Football experience. These announcements help us reach our objectives with tremendous partners."

FSN Utah's coverage includes six games and begins with the season opener against the San Jose SaberCats on Saturday, January 28 at 8:30 p.m (MT). KJZZ coverage will include four games beginning with the home opener on February 4 at 7 p.m. (MT) against the JERRY JONES-owned Dallas Desperados. (See the complete schedule below.)

The Blaze also announced the television talent for KJZZ broadcasts will be STEVE BROWN (play-by-play) and ALEMA HARRINGTON (commentary), while the team of RYAN HATCH (play-by-play) and KEITH EMBRAY (commentary) will serve as talent for 1280 The Zone.

ABOUT THE UTAH BLAZE

The Blaze anticipate tickets for the home opener against the Dallas Desperados and the February 11 game against the New York Dragons to sell fast. All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as possible in order to get the best seats for these games. Single-game tickets for all eight home games are on sale now. Tickets are available at www.utahblaze.com, the Delta Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (801) 325-SEAT or at all Ticketmaster outlets. The Blaze kick off the 2006 season in San Jose on Saturday, January 28 against the two-time ArenaBowl champion San Jose SaberCats. Don't miss the return of the AFL on NBC and Fox Sports Net beginning in January.

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2006 UTAH BLAZE SCHEDULE WEEK DATE OPPONENT TIME* TV/RADIO

1 Saturday, January 28 at San Jose SaberCats 8:30 p.m. FSN Utah/1280 AM

2 Saturday, February 4 DALLAS DESPERADOS 7 p.m. KJZZ 14/1280 AM

3 Saturday, February 11 NEW YORK DRAGONS 7 p.m. 1280 AM

4 Saturday, February 18 at Arizona Rattlers 7 p.m. 1280 AM

5 Saturday, February 25 at Los Angeles Avengers 8:30 p.m. FSN Utah/1280 AM

6 Saturday, March 4 SAN JOSE SABERCATS 7 p.m. FSN Utah/1280 AM

7 Friday, March 10 NASHVILLE KATS 7 p.m. 1280 AM

8 Thursday, March 16 at Grand Rapids Rampage 5 p.m. FSN Utah/1280 AM

9 Friday, March 24 LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS 7 p.m. KJZZ 14/1280 AM

10 Saturday, April 1 at Tampa Bay Storm 5:30 p.m. 1280 AM

11 Friday, April 7 ARIZONA RATTLERS 7 p.m. FSN Utah/1280 AM

12 Saturday, April 15 LOS ANGELES AVENGERS 7 p.m. KJZZ 14/1280 AM

13 Friday, April 21 at Colorado Crush 7 p.m. 1280 AM

14 Saturday, April 29 at Las Vegas Gladiators 8:30 p.m. 1280 AM

15 Friday, May 6 at Chicago Rush 6 p.m. FSN Utah/1280 AM

16 Friday, May 12 KANSAS CITY 7 p.m. KJZZ 14/1280 AM

*All Times Local (MT)



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