Grrrowl renew radio affiliation with Entercom
October 3, 2002 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Grrrowl News Release
GREENVILLE, S.C. â The Greenville Grrrowl of the East Coast Hockey League and Entercom Communications Corp. announced on Thursday their broadcast package for the 2002-2003 season. NewsRadio 950/1330 WORD will serve as the flagship radio station for the defending Kelly Cup Champion Greenville Grrrowl.
This marks the 4th straight season of Grrrowl hockey on WORD. 64 of 72 regular season games, playoff games, and The Icehouse Grrrowl Hour will be carried by WORD. Grrrowl games and the Monday night show will also be broadcast live on the internet at grrrowl.com thanks to Vantage Point Media.
"We are very happy to have WORD as our radio partner again this season", said ScheerSports Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carl Scheer. "We're especially pleased to continue this relationship. Our fans know where to go for the most complete and comprehensive coverage of the Grrrowl, and that's WORD."
Entercom VP/Market Manager Tom Durney said, "The Grrrowl did incredibly well last year and the fans seem to be extremely appreciative that they can hear their games on WORD/WYRD 950/1330. We like the idea of supporting our local sports franchises, and advertisers like the idea of reaching diehard fans that listen closely and go out of their way to patronize the sponsors".
Grrrowl game broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to the opening face-off, and feature a scene-setting pre-game show, interviews, and a post-game show complete with highlights. Veteran hockey broadcaster David Miller will provide all the exciting play-by-play action.
"I'm looking forward to my first season with the Grrrowl, and I'm excited about our relationship with WORD", said Miller. The ECHL regular season starts on Friday, October 11th as the Grrrowl travel to Charlotte to face the Checkers at 7:35 PM.
The Icehouse Grrrowl Hour Live From The Wild Wing Café will air Monday's from 7 â 8 PM beginning October 7th. The show is hosted by "The Voice of the Greenville Grrrowl", David Miller, and features appearances by head coach John Marks, Grrrowl players and special guests.
Fans can come and meet the entire 2002-2003 Greenville Grrrowl team at the debut of the show this Monday night.
Wild Wings is located at 15 West Washington St. in downtown Greenville.
Greenville Grrrowl tickets are on sale at the BI-LO Center Box Office and all TicketMaster outlets.
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