Rivermen Lengthen Pre-Game Show for Audio Broadcasts
November 30, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Peoria, Ill. (November 30, 2004) â Director of Broadcasting Norm Ulrich of the Peoria Rivermen of the ECHL announced today that the pre-game show for the team's audio broadcasts will be lengthened from 10 to 15 minutes to accommodate increased partner advertising.
The Rivermen broadcast their games on FOX Sports Radio 1290 AM and over the Internet through the team Web site â www.rivermen.net.
The Peoria Rivermen are a proud affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and a member of the ECHL â The Premier "AA" Hockey League. Peoria continues its home schedule in its ninth season in the 28-team league Friday, December 3, when they host the Wheeling Nailers for the first time this season. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Carver Arena. It is Stanley Steemer Central Illinois Soccer Night. MLS stars and formerly Bradley standouts Bryan Namoff & Tim Regan will be on hand signing autographs from 6:30-9:00 p.m. The first 750 kids 12 and Under will receive a regulation Stanley Steemer soccer ball. The IHSA State Champion Peoria Notre Dame Soccer Team will be honored during the second intermission, and there will be soccer-related games and concourse activities taking place throughout the night. It is also a Sprite/Barq's Root Beer/Pibb Xtra Finally Friday, presented by 99x and Insight Media. Fans may bring one of those three cans to the Carver Arena Box Office and receive a Buy One, Get One Free Upper Bowl Ticket offer. On Sunday, December 5, Peoria plays host to Wheeling again at 3:00 p.m. at Carver Arena. It is the first four Peoria Journal Star/Insight Media/InPlay Family Days. Kids 12 and Under receive a $2 Upper Bowl admission, and there are $2.50 Kids Meals available. Arnold of "Hey, Arnold!" will also be on hand. It is also a Kaufman Wellness Center Night. Fans may receive a free spinal check and back massage, courtesy of the Kaufman Wellness Center staff, by making a donation to the Children's Hospital of Illinois. Season ticket packages and group tickets for 2004-2005 are available by calling the Rivermen at 309.676.1040.
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