The Vegas Golden Knights are officially expanding to Arizona
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The Vegas Golden Knights revealed their 55-game broadcast schedules, which will allow hockey fans in Arizona to watch all of the action.
Today, September 26, the Vegas Golden Knights and Scripps Sports revealed their 55-game broadcast schedules, which will allow hockey fans in the Phoenix and Tucson markets to watch the team play on Arizona 61 and Arizona 58, respectively. Owned and run by the E.W. Scripps Company, Arizona 61 and Arizona 58 are sister stations to the ABC affiliates in those markets.
«We are thrilled to expand the Realm of fans who can watch our local broadcast and appreciate our partners at Scripps Sports for helping make this a reality,» said Vegas Golden Knights President and CEO Kerry Bubolz. «Having our games available for free over the air, or through KnightTime+, is a win for hockey fans in Arizona.»
The Golden Knights, who have qualified for the playoffs in six of their seven seasons, advanced to the very last round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs four times, and won the Stanley Cup in 2023, will be available for fans in Arizona to watch. The Golden Knights are among the NHL's most successful clubs.
Hockey fans across social media are buzzing about the news
«As the intense fandom around hockey grows, we know how important it is for the Vegas Golden Knights to reach their expanding fanbase on every device and platform,» said Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor. «These new Scripps Sports-produced local broadcasts, combined with Knight Time+, will make sure that fans in the Phoenix and Tucson markets never have to miss a game.»
In honor of these new broadcasts, the Golden Knights will hold youth ice hockey and ball hockey clinics as well as a VGK watch party at AZ Ice in Gilbert, AZ on Saturday, October 19. Staff members from VGK youth hockey and the VGK Cast will be present.
Fans in Arizona will be able to view every Scripps Sports VGK broadcast on KnightTime+, the Vegas Golden Knights' official streaming service. Visit knighttimeplus.com to learn more and subscribe to KnightTime+.
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