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TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton Announces New Partnership with McMaster University
– New partnership allows fans to tune in to TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton for every McMaster Marauders football game –
– Fall launch of TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton marks the first time an all-sports radio station is available in the Hamilton market –
– Fall launch of TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton marks the first time an all-sports radio station is available in the Hamilton market –
HAMILTON (August 13, 2015) – With the first all-sports radio station in the Hamilton market set to launch this fall, TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton announced today a new multi-year partnership with McMaster University that includes live broadcasts of all McMaster Marauders football games.
This fall, TSN Radio 1150 Hamilton delivers live coverage of every Marauders football game, as well as additional daily programming featuring news and analysis surrounding the team. TSN Radio 1150 also confirmed that former Marauders quarterback Marshall Ferguson will be the voice of the team – calling all games for the station.
Additional programming details and official launch date for TSN Radio 1150 Hamilton will be announced in the coming days.
In addition to airing every McMaster Marauders game, TSN Radio 1150 Hamilton will become an official supporter of McMaster Athletes Care, a program dedicated to community service within McMaster Athletics and the surrounding community.
“The McMaster Marauders are proud to partner with TSN Radio 1150 on this important new venture for sports fans throughout our community,” said Glen Grunwald, Director of Athletics & Recreation, McMaster University. “The time has come for Hamilton to have its own all-sports radio station and the Marauders are excited to be a key part of this important project. We believe that McMaster University offers our student-athletes the best combination of athletics and academics in the country. Now that TSN, the leading sports media brand in Canada, has joined Marauder Nation, our program has become even stronger and we hope to better serve and entertain our fans.”
“We are excited to announce the addition of McMaster Marauders games to TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton,” said Mike Nabuurs, Program Director, TSN Radio 1150 in Hamilton. “McMaster is an iconic Canadian football program with a passionate fan base, and the addition of Marauders games further elevates TSN 1150’s comprehensive coverage of the local sports scene.”
The acquisition of radio rights to the McMaster Marauders complements the extensive slate of marquee live radio coverage on TSN Radio 1150, which includes live coverage of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Maple Leafs.
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