Anaheim Ducks sign long-term extension with Prime Ticket
The Anaheim Ducks announced earlier today that the organization has signed a lengthy contract extension with FOX Sports West Prime Ticket.
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Financial terms and length of the extension were not disclosed at the time of the announcement.
According to the new deal, Prime Ticket will be the exclusive regional broadcast partner of the Anaheim Ducks. All regular season games, and an occasional first round Stanley Cup Playoff game, will be televised on Prime Ticket.
Parties on both sides of the new agreement are ecstatic moving forward.
Ducks Chief Executive Officer Michael Schulman stated (via AnaheimDucks.com):
"“This is a great day for the Ducks organization and our fans,” said Ducks Chief Executive Officer Michael Schulman. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Prime Ticket and bring Ducks hockey into Southern California homes for the foreseeable future.”"
FOX Sports West/Prime Ticket Senior VP and General Manager Steve Simpson stated (via AnaheimDucks.com):
"“We are very pleased to extend our longstanding relationship with the Anaheim Ducks organization,” said FOX Sports West/Prime Ticket Senior Vice President and General Manager Steve Simpson. “Coming off of a record-breaking season in 2013-14, it’s an exciting time for Ducks hockey on Prime Ticket, and we are proud to deliver even more coverage to Southern California sports fans for years to come.”"
Prime Ticket, which has televised Ducks games since the inaugural 1993-94 season, also shows Ducks related programs such as Ducks LIVE and Ducks Weekly.
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