Marlies To Air Games On FAN 590
October 10, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
The Toronto Marlies announced today their new partnership agreement with the FAN 590 for the 2008-09 American Hockey League season. The FAN 590 will air all 80 Marlies games this season as either a radio or web broadcast. Marlies games will continue to be available on the team's official website - www.torontomarlies.com.
The season opener for the Marlies tonight will be on www.fan590.com at 7:00 p.m. when they host the Binghamton Senators - AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators - at Ricoh Coliseum. The first radio broadcast will air Sunday afternoon October 12th at 5:00 p.m. when the Marlies travel to Cleveland, OH to take on the Lake Erie Monsters - AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche - at Quicken Loans Arena.
"We're excited to extend our partnership with the Fan 590 to include the Toronto Marlies for both radio and web broadcasts," said Tom Anselmi, executive vice-president and chief operating officer of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. "The Fan 590's promotional abilities will bring the Marlies broadcasts to many more hockey fans across the GTA through different media vehicles."
John Bartlett will return for his fourth season as the voice of the Marlies. In the booth with Bartlett is former Maple Leafs defenceman Bob McGill. Bartlett was named the 2007 winner of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award by the AHL in the radio category. The Leafs Nation Mobile Fan Zone will be onsite and fully stocked with free blue and white giveaways for fans attending the home opener. Additionally, the Marlies will be hosting a pre-game Tailgate Party outside of Ricoh Coliseum beginning at 5:00 p.m. For ticket information, including season ticket packages and priority seating, visit www.torontomarlies.com or call the team's ticket line at 416-597-PUCK.
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