Texas Wildcatters are Going Wild on Fox News Radio

February 26, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release


BEAUMONT, TX (February 26, 2003) - The Texas Wildcatters Hockey Team is pleased to announce a new partnership with CityGate Media, Inc., Fox News Radio. All 72 games of the inaugural Texas Wildcatters season will be broadcast live on the team's flagship station, FOX News Radio, KRCM 1380AM.

"Fox News 1340/1380 is excited to partner our flagship station with the Texas Wildcatters. We feel this partnership will take us to the next level in community involvement and will be a win-win for both groups," says Mike Anthony, program director for Fox News Radio. "We are looking forward to working with the Wildcatters at the new Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex. It's a wonderful opportunity for Southeast Texas to experience something that they've never experienced before. This partnership is more than just hockey , we are excited about the opportunity for promotional and community events."

Andrew Marshall, sales manager for Fox News Radio added, "We feel this is a wonderful opportunity to be involved with an organization who is making a real investment in Southeast Texas. This partnership demonstrates the Wildcatters are making a real commitment in this area not just promotionally, but on an economic level as well by partnering with a home-owned and operated flagship station like Fox News Radio. We look forward to being the voice of the Wildcatters for the 2003-2004 season."

In addition to the live broadcasts on Fox News Radio, each home and away game will include a pre-game show prior to game time and the broadcasts will be available to fans on the Internet. Fans can log onto the Fox News Radio site at www.foxnews1340.com as well as through the Wildcatters' site at www.wildcattershockey.com and listen to all the action whether the puck drops in Trenton, New Jersey, Pensacola, Florida or a game in Long Beach, California.

Each week, Fox News Radio will also feature the "Wildcatters Weekly." This hour-long show will be hosted by the Wildcatters' broadcaster and include insights from the coaches, players, the East Coast Hockey League representatives, as well as include fun promotions and a call-in format for fans.

The Fox News 1340/1380 AM broadcast signal reaches the heart of Southeast Texas and Southeast Louisiana and extends westward into the Houston area, north to the Silsbee area, and into Lake Charles, LA to the east.

"We're thrilled that this partnership with Fox News Radio gives us the opportunity to promote hockey throughout the area and allow our fans to enjoy all the action of our games whether we are playing home or away," said Jena Armondo, vice president of business operations for the Texas Wildcatters. "Live game broadcasts and our weekly show on Fox News Radio is another added benefit to our fans."

The Texas Wildcatters are taking deposits for season tickets for the inaugural 2003-2004 season. Season Ticket Holders will benefit from reserved seating for all 36 games and first option for playoff seating, complimentary VIP parking, a meet and greet party with the players, ticket exchange program, and Wildcatters merchandise discounts. Call (409) 839-2344 for more information or check out www.wildcattershockey.com.



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