Union College has signed a three-year extension with Empire Broadcasting Corporation for football and men’s ice hockey radio broadcasts.
All home and away Dutchmen football and hockey games will be live on CBS Sports Network Sporty 1240 AM (WPTR-AM). In addition, “Union Hockey Coaches Corner,” the only live college coaches show from a restaurant, will be broadcast for the next three years during hockey season. The show comes live from The Van Dyck Restaurant & Lounge in Schenectady, and 11 shows will be aired for 2014-15 beginning Tuesday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m. (twice a month through March, with one show in December). The games and shows can also be heard on the web at http://www.sporty1240.com/.
Frank Rossi calls the games for Union football and Matt Dubrey is joined by Brian Unger for the hockey broadcasts. Dubrey hosts the coaches show.
“Union College has a tradition of tremendous academic and athletic excellence and Empire Broadcasting is fortunate to be partnering up as the exclusive radio network for the next three years,” said Neerav Patel, Chief Operating Officer/Principal of Empire Broadcasting Corporation.
“We are pleased to continue our excellent relationship with Empire Broadcasting Corporation, particularly for a three year period,” said Eric McDowell, Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Information at Union.” I thank Neerav and his staff, and we look forward to the continued exposure and promotional opportunities with Walt Adams and other on-air personalities with their family of stations.”
Empire Broadcasting includes 101.3 The Jockey, Mix 106.1 and 900AM WABY along with Sporty 1240 AM.
