Saginaw Spirit and NextMedia Announce New Working Agreement

Press Release

The Saginaw Spirit in conjunction with NextMedia Operating of Saginaw have agreed on a new contract that will see the broadcaster continue to be the play-by-play provider for the OHL team for the next two seasons. All 68 regular season and playoff Spirit games will be carried live on WSGW 100.5 FM Talk and Sports, along with the Spirit Radio Show which can be heard every other Monday live from the Hooters Restaurant on Bay Road from 6 pm until 7 pm beginning on September 17, 2012. The play-by-play coverage begins with the Spirit’s opening game of the franchise’s 11th campaign on September 21, 2012 at the Sleeman Center in Guelph against the Storm.

Spirit President Craig Goslin is pleased that the franchise’s working arrangement with the broadcast provider will continue. “We are excited to partner once again with NextMedia Operating in this new two year agreement. The professionalism of the NextMedia people, commitment to community, and overall support of the Saginaw Spirit is a critical component of the financial viability of our project. NextMedia with its 5 radio stations unprecedented capacity, and their top rated listenership audience is integrated into the fabric of the Great Lakes Bay Region. For us to continue this important partnership is a true honor for the Spirit and the OHL."

“WSGW is excited to continue our broadcast partnership with the Saginaw Spirit for the next two seasons,” commented Shannone Dunlap, Vice President/General Manager of NextMedia Operating Saginaw. “The Spirit brings quality sport through the OHL as well as great family entertainment to the Great Lakes Bay Region.”

(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)