RoadRunners Announce 2008-09 Broadcast Schedule

October 16, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Phoenix RoadRunners News Release


PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, a proud affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and the Worcester Sharks, are pleased to announce an extension of their partnership with Independent 1310 KXAM to broadcast 29 regular season road games and potential playoff games for the upcoming 2008-09 season.

Independent 1310 KXAM will commence their broadcast schedule at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 1 when the RoadRunners visit the Ontario Reign for the first time in history at Citizens Bank Business Arena. A complete 2008-09 broadcast schedule is listed below.

The RoadRunners have also announced an extension of their partnership with B2 Networks to broadcast all 72 games and any playoff games during the 2008-09 season.

RoadRunners' fans can listen to the audio broadcast of each game by logging on to www.phxroadrunners.com and clicking on the "Listen Live" link located in the "Game Center" section.

For a third consecutive season, video web-casts will also be available for all 36 home games and select road contests by clicking the "Watch Online" link also located in the "Game Center" section. These broadcasts are available to fans for a charge of $6 per game, or you can purchase a B2 Power Play Season Pass for just $140. In order to be able to catch the action, fans must have a high speed internet connection (Cable, T1 or DSL) and Windows Media Player 9 or higher.

B2 Networks (b2now.com) is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay-per-view and billing systems. The broadband broadcasting company's network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to computer and television screens around the world. In addition, B2 manages and owns the digital distribution rights to distinct areas of entertainment, sports and television. Working with teams from the AHL, UHL, ECHL, USHL, baseball's Northern League and PCL, B2 has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home internet and television broadcasting.

Dan Weiss and Jim Niekamp return to the broadcast booth for a fourth consecutive year as the "Voices of the RoadRunners".

The RoadRunners open the 2008-09 regular season at 7:05 p.m. Friday as they welcome the Victoria Salmon Kings to US Airways Center for a three-game Opening Weekend series.

Great seats are still available beginning as low as $8 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (480) 784-4444, purchasing online ticketmaster.com or visiting the US Airways Center Box Office. Information on season tickets, half-season packages, and flex plans for the 2008-09 season of Phoenix RoadRunners Hockey are available by calling (602) 462-GOAL.

2008-09 INDEPENDENT 1310 KXAM BROADCAST SCHEDULE

NOVEMBER

Sat. 1 @ Ontario 7:00

Sat. 8 @ Las Vegas 8:30

Fri. 14 @ Victoria 8:05

Sat. 15 @ Victoria 8:05

Sat. 22 @ Bakersfield 8:00

Sun. 23 @ Fresno 8:05

DECEMBER

Fri. 12 @ Victoria 8:05

Sat. 20 @ Ontario 8:00

Fri. 26 @ Las Vegas 8:30

JANUARY

Sat. 3 @ Fresno 8:35

Fri. 9 @ Bakersfield 8:00

Fri. 16 @ Bakersfield 8:00

Fri. 23 @ Stockton 8:30

Sat. 24 @ Fresno 8:35

Sat. 31 @ Stockton 8:30

FEBRUARY

Fri. 6 @ Utah 7:05

Sat. 7 @ Utah 7:05

Fri. 13 @ Idaho 7:10

Sat. 14 @ Idaho 7:10

Fri. 20 @ Ontario 8:00

Fri. 27 @ Ontario 8:00

Sat. 28 @ Stockton 8:30

MARCH

Wed. 11 @ Alaska 8:15

Fri. 13 @ Alaska 8:15

Sat. 14 @ Alaska 8:15

Sat. 21 @ Ontario 7:00

Fri. 27 @ Bakersfield 7:00

APRIL

Fri. 3 @ Idaho 6:10

Sat. 4 @ Idaho 6:10



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