ABC-27 TO AIR SIX BEARS REGULAR-SEASON ROAD GAMES

November 29, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2011CONTACT: Scott Stuccio – HERSHEY BEARS – (717) 903-8448 ABC-27 TO AIR SIX BEARS REGULAR-SEASON ROAD GAMESGIANT FOOD STORES ANNOUNCED AS PRESENTING SPONSOR

HERSHEY, Pa. – The HERSHEY BEARS, in conjunction with ABC-27, have announced today the details on bringing six regular-season road games to television viewers across central Pennsylvania. The announcement was made by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.

“BEARS fans have been asking to see more of their team when they are away from home,” Yingst said. “Teaming up with ABC-27 in the past allowed our fans to watch their team hoist the Calder Cup twice on the road. We are now able to move forward and test the water in the regular season thanks to the cooperation of other American Hockey League teams. This will be a big plus for the HERSHEY BEARS Hockey Club and our fans.”

GIANT Food Stores has once again graciously teamed up with the BEARS, and will be the proud presenting sponsor of the road television broadcasts.

ABC-27 kicks off the broadcast schedule this Sunday, December 4, presenting the game between the HERSHEY BEARS and Bridgeport Sound Tigers live from Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Face off is set for 3:00 PM. “Voice of the BEARS” Scott Stuccio will call the action, with ABC-27 Sports Director Gregg Mace providing analysis. Mace, who sat with current Washington Capitals and former BEARS radio voice John Walton for three televised Calder Cup Finals series and championships, will also provide special intermission features during the broadcast.

The channel lineup and full game broadcast schedule is as follows:

ABC-27’s RTV Channel 27.2Comcast 246Verizon Fios 461

DATETIMEOPPONENTVENUESun. December 43:00 PMBridgeport Sound TigersWebster Bank ArenaSat. January 147:05 PMBinghamton SenatorsBroome County VM ArenaFri. January 207:05 PMBinghamton SenatorsBroome County VM ArenaFri. February 37:05 PMWilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsMohegan Sun ArenaSun. February 193:00 PMBridgeport Sound TigersWebster Bank ArenaWed. March 287:05 PMBinghamton SenatorsBroome County VM Arena

Fans may continue to listen to all six road games, as the television broadcasts will be simulcast on the BEARS Radio Network and through the iHeart Radio application for iPhone.

ABC-27 has been the flagship television station of the HERSHEY BEARS for over a decade.

The BEARS are on the road to face the Connecticut Whale at Hartford’s XL Center tonight, with faceoff set for 7:00 PM. The team returns to Giant Center to host the Portland Pirates on Saturday, December 3 at 7:00 PM. Individual tickets for this and all regular-season home games are on sale now by calling (717) 508-BEAR, or by visiting ticketmaster.com.

HERSHEY BEARS season ticket plans are also on sale now by calling (717) 508-BEAR, with many different flexible plans still available. Season ticket plans start as low as $160.

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