IceCats on WCTR-TV 3
October 13, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester IceCats News Release
WORCESTER, MA- In conjunction with WCTR-TV 3, the Worcester IceCats today revealed that a new television show titled IceCats Weekly will begin a 26 week run this Thursday night at 7:00 PM. The 30-minute program will feature an entertaining inside look at Worcester's team.
Central Massachusetts' most respected sports personality Kevin Shea and IceCats play-by-play man Mike Thornton will co-host the new venture. Shea, a native of Acton, has been covering the IceCats and local sports for the last eight seasons on WCTR-TV 3. Thornton is in his sixth season with the âCats, calling the action on NewsTalk 580 WTAG-AM.
"This will be an opportunity for fans to meet the team on a whole new level," noted Thornton. "We've never had this type of an opportunity on this medium, so we are certainly going to take advantage of the time."
A sampling of the season preview, ready for air this Thursday night, includes a player biography on defenseman Aris Brimanis, a detailed look at the team and the new rules in the AHL with IceCats Head Coach Don Granato and a preview of Opening Night in Worcester. As is the case each week, the program will be re-broadcast on Saturday night at 10:30 PM.
WCTR, Charter Communications Channel 3, is available to over 160,000 households across Central Massachusetts. It has provided local news and sports coverage since 1988.
The IceCats will begin their 11th season in the American Hockey League (AHL) this Friday night in Manchester, New Hampshire. The âCats home opener is Saturday night against the Springfield Falcons at 7:05 PM. Tickets are just $16 for adults and $11 for kids and seniors. For more information call 800-830-CATS or log on to worcestericecats.com.
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