ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Solar Bears Extend Broadcast Agreement with IHeartMedia

Published on October 9, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Orlando Solar Bears News Release


Orlando, FL - The Orlando Solar Bears, proud affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, announced today that they have extended their agreement with iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel) and will continue to broadcast games streaming live on iHeartSolarBears.

The agreement provides for all 72 regular season games, the 2015 ECHL All-Star Game, and any playoff contests to air on iHeartSolarBears, an extension of the digital platform for WYGM AM 740 The Game, Orlando's Sports Leader. All games can be accessed through a dedicated website, iheartsolarbears.com, that will link fans to the iHeartSolarBears broadcast of each games. Games can also be accessed through the iHeartRadio app on smartphones and tablets.

"We are pleased to announce that our fans can continue to listen to Bob Mills call Solar Bears games on iHeartMedia Orlando and that we are extending our already terrific partnership for another three seasons," said Solar Bears President/CEO Jason Siegel. "We appreciate their commitment to our organization and to our growing fan base here in Central Florida."

"iHeartMedia Orlando and 740 The Game are excited to be extending our partnership with the Orlando Solar Bears," said Rick Everett, Program Director 740 The Game, Director of Promotions for iHeartMedia Orlando. "Solar Bear fans in Central Florida and across the country can count on us for all the action on the ice via the iHeartRadio app and off the ice with our commitment to covering the Orlando sports scene."

The first two broadcasts of the season will take place this Friday and Saturday when the Solar Bears will face the Florida Everblades in preseason action. Friday's game will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the puck drop on Saturday scheduled for 8:00 p.m. All broadcasts will feature a pregame show that will begin 15 minutes prior to the puck drop.

Take advantage of the Orlando Solar Bears season ticket pre-sale offer by placing a $50 deposit per ticket now to receive seat selection priority for the 2014-15 All-Star season. Call the Solar Bears at 407-951-8200 or visit OrlandoSolarBearsHockey.com.

Orlando Solar Bears Single Game Tickets for the regular season are on sale now! Click here to purchase tickets.

The Orlando Solar Bears, the ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and AHL's Toronto Marlies, play all of their home games at the 2012 Street and Smith's Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year, the Amway Center.

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