From WBGU-TV
WBGU-TV will air a live broadcast of Bowling Green State University hockey as the Falcons take on the Michigan Tech Huskies at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. Viewers should check their television listing for specific channel number.
The game is the first of four live hockey broadcasts the station will be airing this season and is considered a true local production. BGSU students are producing the promotional videos and on-air graphics, operating the cameras, and running the video board under the direction of WBGU-TV staff.
“We’re excited to give our students the opportunity to have real-life and real-time experience working as part of the crew on a live hockey broadcast,” said Assistant General Manager for Production and Engineering Tom Cummings.
Cummings added that this type of experience goes a long way once students graduate and begin seeking employment in the media communications field.
The game also allows WBGU-TV to offer sports programming, and most importantly, local programming. “We’re hoping those who follow hockey, or even those who have never seen a game, will tune-in to see how the BGSU Falcons perform,” WBGU-TV General Manager Tina Simon said. “Airing sports, let alone, a live game, is something very different for us and we hope the viewers will enjoy it. BGSU had a great season last year and this should be an exciting game.”
Future live hockey broadcasts are planned for Nov. 30 – Notre Dame, Jan. 17 – Minnesota State, and Feb. 21 – Ferris State. All games start at 7 p.m.
Local businesses are encouraged to support the broadcast and various sponsorship packages are available. To learn more, call Doug Cameron at WBGU-TV at 419-372- 7128 or visit wbgu.org/hockey. Individuals also can support the broadcast by visiting wbgu.org/hockey.
WBGU-TV 27 is a PBS affiliate and partner of Bowling Green State University serving a 19-county region with award-winning programming and educational resources. For more information, visit www.wbgu.org.
