Scorpions and Citadel Broadcasting Team Up For Three Years

Published on October 10, 2008 under Central Hockey League (CHL)
New Mexico Scorpions News Release


[RIO RANCHO, N.M.]-The New Mexico Scorpions and Citadel Broadcasting have signed an agreement for three years. All Scorpions games will be broadcast on 610 The Sports Animal or 1050 KTBL.

For, this the third season in the Santa Ana Star Center, the "Voice of the Scorpions" will be Adam Minnick. Each game broadcast will feature 15 minute pre-game and post-game highlight shows.

"I am excited to stay with our friends at Citadel," said Minnick. "610 The Sports Animal has been the premier sports talk station in this market for years and is a great fit for our product."

In addition to the games, twice a month Citadel will carry "Scorpions Roundup. The show will feature Scorps head coach Randy Murphy along with players talking about all that involves "Scorps Nation." Dates and locations will be announced shortly.

"The relationship with Citadel goes far beyond our game broadcasts," said Gary Gelinas, Scorpions president/general manager. "The marketing partnership we are continuing to build on will make more people aware of the great entertainment the Scorpions provide for the State of New Mexico."

Citadel Market Manager Milt McConnell commented, "We are thrilled to extend our relationship with the Scorpions. Broadcasting live and local sports is our focus at Citadel, and this is an important piece of what we bring to the market."

Citadel operates seven radio stations in the Albuquerque Market, KKOB-AM (770), KNML-AM (610), KTBL-AM (1050), KKOB-FM (93.3), KRST-FM (92.3), Magic FM (99.5) and eD-fm (103.3). For more information visit www.abqradio.com.

EXHIBITION GAME

Tickets are still available for the exhibition game at the Chavez Center in Santa Fe on Saturday, October 11th. All seating is general admission and only $8. All proceeds from the game will benefit Santa Fe Youth Hockey. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

Tickets for the Scorpions game can be purchased over the phone by calling the Chavez Center box office at 505-955-4000. Tickets can also be bought in person at the Chavez Center box office located at 3221 Rode Road in Santa Fe. The box office hours are Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

GOT TICKETS?

The Scorpions home opener is slated for October 17th at 7:15 p.m. The first 1,500 fans inside the Santa Ana Star Center receive rally towels courtesy of Santa Ana Star Casino. Game tickets start as low as $9. Make sure to help fill the Santa Ana Star Center as exciting, fun filled hockey returns to New Mexico.

Group tickets and corporate partnership prices are now more affordable than ever after the Scorpions reduced prices across the board. Call the Scorpions' office at (505) 881-PUCK (7825) or visit www.scorpionshockey.com to find out more information about your professional hockey team. The Scorpions have been named the 2008 Rio Rancho Rotary Business of the Year.

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