HARTFORD, September 19, 2012: AEG Management CT and Marlin Broadcasting announced today that Marlin Broadcasting radio stations “The Rock” 106.9 WCCC-FM and “Beethoven Radio” AM 1290 will combine to carry the full schedule of Connecticut Whale games during the upcoming 2012-13 American Hockey League season.
The Whale’s 25 Saturday night games will all air on The Rock 106.9 WCCC, beamed throughout the State of Connecticut and the surrounding area on The Rock’s 50,000-watt FM signal. The remaining 51 Whale games can be heard live on Beethoven Radio AM 1290. 2012-13 will mark the second year that Whale action has been heard on WCCC’s airwaves, and every 2012-13 Whale game will also be streamed live at www.wccc.com and www.ctwhale.com.
“This is a great arrangement for us to maximize radio exposure of Whale games this season,” said Chuck Steedman, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of AEG Management CT and the XL Center. “The tremendous signal reach of The Rock means that our biggest nights, our Saturday games, can be heard all across the region, and the consistent presence of Beethoven Radio allows us to ensure that every game is aired live, which is a key element of marketing the team and serving our fan base.”
WCCC vice-president and general manager Boyd Arnold stated, “We are truly excited to again be working with Chuck and his great professional team. The Whale is a highly desirable sports franchise that is a real asset to our community. Hartford fans are very loyal and committed. We are delighted to be able to continue broadcasting all the games.”
The relationship between the Whale and Marlin Broadcasting will continue to go beyond the game broadcasts, encompassing on-air and in-arena promotions, ticket giveaways, on-air appearances by Whale players and staff, and more. Veteran Whale play-by-play voice Bob Crawford will return for a 16th year behind the Whale microphone.
The broadcasts kick off with the Whale season opener Friday, October 12, the 7:30 PM home opener at the XL Center against the Whale’s in-state rivals the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. At that game, all fans can purchase tickets at the special price of only $12 each, and that night will also kick off the Whale’s new Friday night $1 hot dogs and $2 beers promotion.
Tickets for that game, and all Whale regular season home games at the XL Center, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, through TicketMaster Charge-by-Phone at 1-800-745-3000 and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.
Season tickets for the Whale’s 2012-13 AHL season are also available. For information on season seats, and all of the Whale’s many ticketing options, visit www.ctwhale.com, or call the CT Whale ticket office at (860) 548-2000 to talk with an account executive today.
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