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Blizzard Hits The Airwaves

Published on March 30, 2006 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Green Bay Blizzard News Release


The Green Bay Blizzard is proud to announce that they have finalized a partnership with Cumulus Broadcasting to air their 2006 home games live in Northeastern Wisconsin.

"This is something we've been working on for a long time," said Blizzard President Brian Noble. "We've had fans asking about our games being on the radio for a couple years now, so we knew there was a demand for it. It was just a matter of putting together the right deal."

The right deal would ultimately become a 2-station broadcast arrangement with Cumulus Broadcasting, who will air the games on WDUZ 107.5 FM and 1400AM, "The Fan." Play-by-play will be provided by The Rookie, with color commentary by Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame member Johnnie Gray.

The Fan will start the pre-game show at 7:00pm, with kickoff for all Blizzard home games at 7:30pm. The broadcast will feature interviews with team owner Brian Noble, Head Coach Bob Landsee, other coaches, players and more. There will also be features at halftime and a post-game show.

Blizzard General Manager Jim Kraft, who worked with Cumulus Market Manager Greg Jessen to formalize the deal, felt that the time was right for radio. "This is another step in the right direction for us," he said. "It's really exciting to see how this club has evolved and how the fan base has grown over the last couple of years. The fact that there is enough of a demand for us to put our games on the radio is proof that we're doing the right things to help this sport grow."

Jessen sees the partnership as a benefit to both organizations. "It's great to be able to work with a quality organization like the Blizzard," he said. "I've known Brian Noble and Bob Landsee for many years and it's a thrill to be able to bring our organizations together. The success of the Blizzard under Brian and Bob is impressive, and it's clear from the team's performance on the field and in the stands. We feel this is a great product to bring to the listeners of The Fan."

The 2006 Blizzard season kicks off against the Albany Conquest at 7:30pm on Friday, March 31st at the Resch Center, and season tickets and 4-Packs are still available. For more information, or to get your Green Bay Blizzard season tickets and merchandise, contact the Blizzard office at (920) 405-1264.

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