San Jose Barracuda Announce Broadcast Agreement With AM 1220 KDOW

SAN JOSE – The San Jose Barracuda (@SJBarracuda) presented by Barracuda Networks (@barracuda) and the American Hockey League (@TheAHL) affiliate of the San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) has announced a broadcast agreement with AM 1220 KDOW (@am1220kdow) for the 2015-16 and the 2016-17 American Hockey League seasons.

Coverage begins on Saturday, October 3 when the Barracuda travel to Bakersfield to battle the Condors at 7pm for the final preseason tune-up. 51 of the 68-game regular season schedule will be heard live on the radio on AM 1220 KDOW. All 68 games will be streamed live on www.kdow.biz and through www.sjbarracuda.com. San Jose Barracuda play-by-play voice and manager of public relations, Eric Lindquist returns for his ninth season behind the microphone for the San Jose Sharks AHL affiliate. Lindquist has called the Worcester Sharks last eight seasons, including the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic. He is entering his 12th season in professional hockey and has called more than 800 games. In addition, San Jose Sharks alumni will periodically join the broadcast to provide color commentary.

"The Barracuda are excited to partner with AM 1220 KDOW as they provide our fans with a terrific way to follow our team in our inaugural season in San Jose,” said San Jose Barracuda Vice President Jon Gustafson. "Our fans in the Bay Area and beyond will love the energy that Eric brings to each broadcast and we can’t wait to get the season started come October.”

About AM 1220 KDOW: The Bay Area’s Business Leader

AM 1220 KDOW is the only business and financial news station reaching all nine San Francisco Bay Area counties. For over seven years, KDOW has been the Bay Area’s source for the latest financial news, market updates and business reports from across the Bay Area, the nation, and the world. Its rich tradition of local programming continues today with shows anchored by Rob Black and Joe Cucchiara. In addition, KDOW also carries the three most listened to nationally syndicated business radio hosts Moe Ansari, Steve Peasley, and Ray Lucia. KDOW also serves as the radio home for San Jose Sabercats arena football.

”AM 1220 KDOW is thrilled to be partnering with The Barracuda and look forward to adding American Hockey League action as part of our sports programming line-up,” said KDOW General Manager Mike Shields. “Our listeners love to work hard and invest hard, but they also play hard and professional hockey is a sport they surely will enjoy!”

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The San Jose Barracuda home opener is set to take place at the SAP Center at San Jose on October 9, 2015. Score season tickets today by calling 408-977-4747 or by visiting www.sjbarracuda.com.