Nailers, America One, and WTOV 9 Renew Television Agreement
Published on September 8, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
Wheeling Nailers News Release
The Wheeling Nailers, ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, announce today that they have come to an agreement with WTOV 9 and America One Network to broadcast all 36 Nailers road games during the Nailers 20th Anniversary season Live on RTV 9. The live television presentation will transmit the video feed provided through America One Networks Technologies on all RTV9 channels on cable networks throughout the Ohio Valley.
Nailers TV will return to RTV 9 on Friday, October 14, 2011 (7:35 pm) when the Nailers face the Greenville Road Warriors at the BiLo Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
Nailers TV will carry all thirty-six regular season away games for the Nailers, as well as all away playoff games, and will feature the simulcast audio feed of the Nailers Radio Network courtesy of Clear Channel Broadcasting and WKWK 97.3FM in Wheeling.
"We are extremely proud to broadcast all of the 2011-12 Nailers away games on RTV9 this season. We celebrate the 20th year of professional Ice Hockey in the Ohio Valley and salute the owners, management, players and the loyal fans of Wheeling Nailers Hockey." said Tim McCoy, Vice President & General Manager of WTOV 9 and RTV9.
"We are very excited to renew this partnership with WTOV and America One to broadcast our entire road schedule live for our fans back in the Ohio Valley again this season," said team Vice President Craig Bommer. "We thank Tim McCoy and Mike Seachman for helping us provide this service for our fans in the Ohio Valley. "
Last season WTOV 9 and America One Network broadcasted over 40 games live back to the Ohio Valley and into over 800,000 homes during the Nailers regular season and long playoff run.
RTV9 can be found on Bellaire - Channel 7, Jefferson County Blue Devil - Channel 11, Centre TV - Channel 27, Comcast - Channel 208, Powhatan Point - Channel 27, and Digital 9.2.
Come see Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens prospects start their professional careers with fast-paced, hard-hitting ECHL hockey. The Nailers will open training camp in early October for the 20th season of professional hockey in Wheeling. The Nailers are the all-time winningest team in the ECHL with 833 total victories entering 2011-12 and lead the ECHL in players making it to the NHL.
Call or Visit the Nailers now to be part of the 20th season of fun and affordable entertainment. Ticket packages for the 2011-2012 season of Nailers hockey are on sale now and include the same great benefits that Nailers fans have become accustomed to receiving. For more information, please contact the Nailers office at 304-234-GOAL or toll-free at 1-877-NAIL-TIX or visit the team's website at wheelingnailers.com.
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