ALBANY — The Albany Devils, who replaced the River Rats as the Times Union Center’s hockey tenant, rolled into town today with all of the New Jersey Devils’ brass and numerous local politicians.
Of note at today’s introductory news conference was Lou Lamoriello, president/general manager/CEO of the New Jersey Devils, saying that he wants Albany games to be televised.
“There’s nothing like the game live, but the second best is television,” said Lamoriello, whose organization is in negotiations with Time Warner cable about televising a few games.
In addition, Albany Devils executive director Chris Ciceri said that WTMM (104.5 FM) will be the team’s radio home, which carried the River Rats two seasons ago. WROW (590 AM) carried last season’s games for the Rats, who relocated to Charlotte, N.C., after the season.
So the radio station has been decided now who will be the broadcaster(s)? If it hasn’t already been decided when will it be announced?
According to Chris Ciceri, executive director of the Devils, the team interviewed a few candidates this week and have a couple of more next week, then will make a decision.