March 30, 2006 - The Green Bay Blizzard is proud to announce that
they have finalized a partnership with Cumulus Broadcasting to air
their 2006 home games live in Northeastern Wisconsin.
"This is something we've been working on for a long time," said
Blizzard President Brian Noble. "We've had fans asking about our
games being on the radio for a couple years now, so we knew there
was a demand for it. It was just a matter of putting together the
right deal."
The right deal would ultimately become a 2-station broadcast
arrangement with Cumulus Broadcasting, who will air the games on
WDUZ 107.5 FM and 1400AM, "The Fan." Play-by-play will be provided
by The Rookie, with color commentary by Green Bay Packers Hall of
Fame member Johnnie Gray.
The Fan will start the pre-game show at 7:00pm, with kickoff for all
Blizzard home games at 7:30pm. The broadcast will feature interviews
with team owner Brian Noble, Head Coach Bob Landsee, other coaches,
players and more. There will also be features at halftime and a post-
game show.
Blizzard General Manager Jim Kraft, who worked with Cumulus Market
Manager Greg Jessen to formalize the deal, felt that the time was
right for radio. "This is another step in the right direction for
us," he said. "It's really exciting to see how this club has evolved
and how the fan base has grown over the last couple of years. The
fact that there is enough of a demand for us to put our games on the
radio is proof that we're doing the right things to help this sport
grow."
Jessen sees the partnership as a benefit to both
organizations. "It's great to be able to work with a quality
organization like the Blizzard," he said. "I've known Brian Noble
and Bob Landsee for many years and it's a thrill to be able to bring
our organizations together. The success of the Blizzard under Brian
and Bob is impressive, and it's clear from the team's performance on
the field and in the stands. We feel this is a great product to
bring to the listeners of The Fan."