BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) – Set to embark on their inaugural campaign in bringing pro hockey back to the Battle Creek area, the newly-minted Battle Creek Rumble Bees of the Federal Prospects Hockey league (FPHL) have announced on this date an all-encompassing radio presentation for the rapidly approaching 2019-20 season.
In a major joint press conference conducted today at the Rumble Bees hockey home of The Rink Battle Creek, downtown, the Battle Creek Rumble Bees and Midwest Communications Radio have reached accord through an extensive marketing partnership whereby radio stations WFAT 102.7 FM and 930 AM will become the official radio flagship home for all of the Rumble Bees’ live play-by-play broadcasts.
Rumble Bees General Manager Adam Stio expressed much elation with the hockey club’s partnership with Midwest Communications. “To have the opportunity to partner with such a first-class organization as Midwest Communications represents a major positive step forward in the building of our organization. Having all of our games on radio on WFAT 102.7 FM and 930 AM will promote and grow the following of Rumble Bees hockey in the Battle Creek area.”
Midwest Communications Sales Manager Jay Morris echoed the sentiments of excitement pertaining to this all-new association. “We, at Midwest Communications are proud to be working with Adam, Terry and the entire Battle Creek Rumble Bees organization. It is fantastic for Battle Creek to have a pro hockey team and we can’t wait for the season to start. We are honored to be their media partner and to air all of the Rumble Bees games this season on our new station, 102.7 FM WFAT, “The Fat One.”
The Rumble Bees very first game broadcast of their fledgling franchise season will be their FPHL Battle Creek pro hockey premiere on opening night, Friday, October 25, when they lock antlers with their West Division rivals, the Danville Dashers.
Opening face-off for the Rumble Bees historical first-ever pro hockey appearance is set for 7:35 pm at The Rink Battle Creek.
