Rapidz a Hit with Rogers TV
May 27, 2008 - Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Ottawa Voyageurs News Release
[Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - OTTAWA, ON] The Ottawa Rapidz and Rogers TV are pleased to announce a broadcast agreement for 2008, the inaugural season for the Rapidz. Rogers TV will televise nine live home games this season. Colin Zappia provides commentary as Brett Jewitt rounds out the broadcast with the play-by-play.
As the league's second Canadian team, the Ottawa Rapidz will welcome teams from Atlantic City, Nashua, Quebec City, Brockton, Sussex, Worcester and New Jersey.
"We're excited to work with Rogers TV to bring the Rapidz games to baseball fans who can't get to the Stadium," said Rick Anderson, President & CEO of Ottawa Rapidz Baseball Club. "It is extremely important to our team and to our fans, that we provide them with any number of ways to catch the games that don't always include a trip to the stadium."
"We're thrilled to be on board with the Rapidz for their inaugural season," said Ray Skaff, station manager for Rogers TV in Ottawa. "As Ottawa's local sports authority, we are pleased to be the Rapidz' official broadcaster and proud to continue our tradition of broadcasting baseball on Ottawa television. "
Rogers TV - Ottawa Rapidz Broadcast Schedule:
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Les Capitales de Québec
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 Les Capitales de Québec
Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Atlantic City Surf
Thursday, July 10, 2008 Atlantic City Surf
Friday, August 08, 2008 Brockton Rox
Saturday, August 09, 2008 Brockton Rox
Sunday, August 10, 2008 Brockton Rox
Friday, August 29, 2008 Worcester Tornadoes
Saturday, August 30, 2008 Worcester Tornadoes
Rogers TV is a one of a kind television channel that is tailor-made for local audiences. Every year, our stations proudly produce over 15,000 hours of original, informative local programming; reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers TV is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Communications Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.2 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Rogers TV, Cable 22 serves Ottawa, Ontario. For more information, visit www.rogerstv.com.
The Ottawa Rapidz is proud to bring professional baseball to fans in the Ottawa-Gatineau region in a fun, affordable, family-friendly environment. The Rapidz next home stand begins on Tuesday, June 3 against the Nashua Pride. Tickets are available online at www.ottawarapidz.ca, by calling (613) 820-4000 or at the Rapidz Stadium Box Office.
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