Golden Knights and Scripps Sports Announce Broadcasts in Phoenix, Tucson

The Vegas Golden Knights and Scripps Sports announced yesterday that they will have 55-game broadcast schedules that will bring Golden Knights hockey to fans in the Phoenix and Tucson markets on Arizona 61 and Arizona 58, respectively. Arizona 61 and Arizona 58 are the sister stations of the ABC affiliates in those markets, owned and operated by the E.W. Scripps Company.

According to the Golden Knights press release "Fans throughout the state of Arizona also will have the opportunity to watch every Scripps Sports VGK broadcast through KnightTime+, the official streaming platform of the Vegas Golden Knights. Fans can learn more and subscribe to KnightTime+ at knighttimeplus.com."

Golden Knights President and CEO Kerry Bubolz spoke about the announcement.

"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. Having our games available for free over the air, or through KnightTime+, is a win for hockey fans in Arizona."

Scrips Sports President Brian Lawlor also made some comments.

"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. 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."

There are also agreements to run youth ice hockey and ball hockey events as well as watch parties for Golden Knights games.

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