Grizzlies Team Up With UPN, Z-24 Television For Four Games
Published on December 7, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH - The Utah Grizzlies, in conjunction with Utah's UPN affiliate, Z-24 Television, announced today that the Utah Grizzlies would have four of their games televised on Z-24 Television this season.
Bob Hoffman and Steve Harms will form the broadcast team for all four telecasts.
Kurt Gentry, General Manager of Z-24 Television (KPNZ-TV), said, "We are pleased to begin our partnership with the Grizzlies organization. From Dave Gasaway (President of the Utah Grizzlies) to each person in the back office, the Grizzlies are a quality franchise. We believe it will create even more interest and enthusiasm for professional hockey in Utah by offering more games to the public on television."
As part of the effort to introduce more viewers to Utah Grizzlies hockey Z-24 Television has produced a series of vignettes detailing the rules of the game. 'Hockey 101' will feature Utah Grizzlies players in a lighthearted explanation of common terms and penalties.
The Z-24 Television broadcast schedule begins on Saturday, December 14th when the Grizzlies host the Houston Aeros. Face-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The remaining schedule is as follows:
DAY, DATE, GAME, TIME
Saturday, Feb. 8, Worcester at Utah, 7:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, Mar. 15, Cincinnati at Utah, 7:00 p.m. MT
Saturday, Mar. 29, Houston at Utah, 7:00 p.m. MT
Z-24 Television can be seen over the air and on digital satellite on channel 24. The station can also be seen on most cable systems in Utah on cable channel 8.
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