River Rats Partner With 88.3 FM The Saint

Published on April 21, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Albany River Rats News Release


ALBANY, NY - The Albany River Rats announced today that they have reached an agreement with WVCR-FM, 88.3 The Saint to carry River Rats playoff radio broadcasts during games that conflict with Yankees baseball on their flagship station, ESPN Radio 104.5 FM The Team.

88.3 The Saint will begin their River Rats partnership by broadcasting Game 4 of the East Division Semifinal series with the Philadelphia Phantoms on Tuesday, April 22nd starting with the Albany River Rats Pre-Game Show at 6:45 pm live from the Times Union Center. WVCR-FM will also carry Game 5 on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 pm and possibly Game 7 from Philadelphia, which is currently listed as To Be Announced.

Albany's broadcasts of the East Division Semifinals will return to WTMM, ESPN Radio 104.5 FM The Team, for Game 6 (if necessary) at 7:05 pm on Saturday, April 26th. All River Rats 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs broadcasts are available over the internet on Albany's free webcast on their website and streaming pay-per-view video via B2 Newtorks. Join River Rats play-by-play broadcaster Owen Newkirk for all of the action live by logging on to www.albanyriverrats.com.

ALBANY RIVER RATS RADIO BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Game 4 - Tuesday, April 22nd - 6:45 pm - 88.3 FM The Saint & AlbanyRiverRats.com

Game 5 - Thursday, April 24th - 6:45 pm - 88.3 FM The Saint & AlbanyRiverRats.com

Game 6 - Saturday, April 26th - 6:45 pm - ESPN Radio 104.5 FM & AlbanyRiverRats.com

Game 7 - TBA

The East Division Semifinals against the Philadelphia Phantoms is back in Albany for Game 4 on Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm and Game 5 on Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 pm at the Times Union Center.

River Rats playoff ticket packages and individual game tickets for the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs are on sale now, with special pricing available for children and seniors. For more information please contact the Albany River Rats at (518) 487-2244 or online at www.albanyriverrats.com.



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