Texas Wildcatters Team Up with NBC4
Published on May 13, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Texas Wildcatters News Release
BEAUMONT, TX (May 13, 2003) - The Texas Wildcatters Hockey Team is pleased to announce a new partnership with KBTV Channel 4. KBTV 4 will be the official television station of the Texas Wildcatters for their upcoming inaugural season. The partnership includes a monthly coach's show called In the Crease with the Wildcatters. Brian Joyce and Lennie Ambrose will host the season long series that will feature the Wildcatters' head coach Robert Dirk, live player appearances, analysis of game footage, and a call-in segment for fans. The show will air at 5:00 p.m. on Sundays during the upcoming season.
"We are looking forward to working with a class organization such as the Wildcatters," said Brian Joyce, sports director for NBC4. "The coach's show will be fun and interactive for fans as well as viewers. Fans will get the chance to participate during the show, and will be able to ask questions of the players and of Coach Dirk."
Jena Armondo, vice president of business operations for the Texas Wildcatters added, "We're very excited about our partnership with KBTV. The monthly show is a great vehicle to showcase the game of hockey to Southeast Texas and the format will provide the fans a way to get to know the players and coach from a different angle, up close and personal."
In addition to their monthly show, KBTV 4 and the Wildcatters will partner together for special events and promotions throughout the season.
Philip Hurley, General Manager of KBTV said, "All of us at NBC4, especially Brian Joyce and our Sports Department, are excited and honored to be named the 'Official Television Station' of the Texas Wildcatters. We look forward to broadcasting the monthly program In the Crease with the Wildcatters and being an integral part of this organization's future success with hockey in Southeast Texas."
The Wildcatters' home opener is Saturday, November 8th against the Louisiana IceGators at the new state-of-the-art arena at the Southeast Texas Entertainment Complex just off Interstate 10 in Beaumont, Texas. There is still time to get your season tickets. 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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