Mavericks and KSMO-TV Expand "Friday Night Ice"
Published on August 19, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Kansas City Mavericks News Release
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - The Missouri Mavericks announced today that they have partnered with KSMO-TV (an affiliate of KCTV 5) on an expanded "Friday Night Ice" broadcast schedule for the 2016-17 season. It is the second season that Mavericks games will be broadcast live on KSMO-TV after "Friday Night Ice" debuted with four broadcasts last February.
"We couldn't be more excited to have Mavericks games back on KSMO-TV this season. We are constantly working to raise the Mavericks' profile throughout Kansas City, and last year showed us that a partnership with KSMO-TV goes a long way to helping us achieve that goal. So it made sense for us to invest in this partnership and build on what we did last year," said Mavericks general manager Brent Thiessen.
"Friday Night Ice" will feature live play-by-play coverage of all eight Mavericks Friday home games and the annual New Year's Eve contest. Along with coverage and analysis of those games, "Friday Night Ice" viewers will also see in-depth interviews with Mavericks players and staff, and learn more about select Mavericks partners whose support makes Mavericks hockey a possibility.
2016-17 "Friday Night Ice" Broadcast Schedule:
- Friday, November 11 vs. Fort Wayne - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, December 16 vs. Alaska - 7:35 p.m.
- Saturday, December 31 vs. Quad City - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, January 6 vs. Wichita - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, January 27 vs. Cincinnati - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, February 3 vs. Wichita - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, February 24 vs. Idaho - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, March 3 vs. Allen - 7:35 p.m.
- Friday, March 10 vs. Allen - 7:35 p.m.
"'Friday Night Ice' was an all-around success last year and we are pleased to offer an expanded broadcast schedule for this season. There is a great hockey audience in Kansas City, and KSMO-TV/KCTV5 are excited to bring that audience the thrill of Mavericks hockey," said KSMO-TV and KCTV5 General Manager Mike Cukyne.
About KCTV5: KCTV5 has been Kansas City's CBS Network affiliate since 1955. KCTV5 is committed to deliver the highest quality news, information and entertainment programming. KCTV operates with the highest commitment to the local community and will provide service to our customer that is second to no other.
About Meredith Corporation: KCTV5 and KSMO-TV are owned by Meredith Corporation; one of the nation's leading media and marketing companies with core competencies in magazine and book publishing, television broadcasting, integrated marketing and interactive media. Meredith's Local Media Group includes 17 owned or operated television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households. Meredith's portfolio is concentrated in large, fast-growing markets, with seven stations in the nation's Top 25 - including Atlanta, Phoenix, St. Louis and Portland - and 13 in Top 50 markets. Meredith's stations produce approximately 650 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and operate leading local digital destinations.
About the Missouri Mavericks: The Mavericks are members of the Mountain Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL- the Premier 'AA' Hockey League in North America. Founded in 2009, the Mavericks are entering their eighth season in team history at Silverstein Eye Centers Arena. The Mavericks are the defending Brabham Cup winners after posting a league-leading record of 52-15-5 during the 2015-16 ECHL season, and have been honored with multiple community and league awards including the Harry S. Truman Special Community Service Recognition Award, the Bud Poile Governors' Cup (CHL), and the CHL Franchise of the Year Award for four consecutive seasons.
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