WRBZ-WDNC Sports Radio 850 The Buzz and 620 The Bull Renews Voice of the Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton

Released on = August 7, 2007, 12:02 pm

Press Release Author = WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = McClatchey Broadcastings' WRBZ-AM, Sports Radio 850 The Buzz
and WDNC-AM 620 The Bull, announced today the renewal of agreement with play-by-play
voice of the Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton, who provides both insight and
commentary to shows on WRBZ and WDNC.

Press Release Body = Contact:
Brian Maloney
WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz
manager@850thebuzz.com
(919) 875-9100


WRBZ-WDNC Sports Radio 850 The Buzz and 620 The Bull Renews Voice of the Carolina
Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton


Raleigh, NC - August 7, 2007 - McClatchey Broadcastings' WRBZ-AM, Sports Radio 850
The Buzz and WDNC-AM 620 The Bull, announced today the renewal of agreement with
play-by-play voice of the Carolina Hurricanes, Chuck Kaiton, who provides both
insight and commentary to shows on WRBZ and WDNC.

"For the past six years, I have enjoyed my association with 850 The Buzz and now 620
The Bull as a means of trying to bring added interest to the triangle in the great
game of hockey!\" commented Chuck Kaiton.

Chuck Kaiton will be heard each weekday on game days at 6:10pm on The Chris Clark
Show and weekday mornings, following games, with Adam Gold at 8:45am. Mr. Kaiton
will also provide his sports commentary expertise at other various times on both
WRBZ and WDNC

"Chuck Kaiton is without a doubt the best voice in the NHL, rich with history and
knowledge. We've had a long relationship with Chuck and I'm pleased it will
continue," commented Brian Maloney, WRBZ/WDNC General Manager.

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About Chuck Kaiton:
Chuck Kaiton has been the franchise's only play-by-play radio voice since the team
joined the NHL in 1979. The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on May 28, 2004, that
Kaiton had been named the 2004 winner of the Foster Hewitt Award, given annually to
National Hockey League broadcasters who make outstanding contributions to their
profession during their careers. Kaiton became the 26th NHL broadcaster to receive
the distinction since the Hall of Fame began recognizing broadcasters in 1984. He
received the award following the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in Toronto
on Nov. 8, 2004.
In addition to his work with the team, Kaiton has served as the president of the NHL
Broadcasters Association for the past 21 years (1986-2007). A graduate of the
University of Michigan, Kaiton began his broadcasting career in 1969 announcing
Wolverine sports. In 1975, he went on to cover the University of Wisconsin sports
teams and was named Wisconsin's sportscaster of the year in 1979.

About WRBZ/WDNC:
McClatchey operates the largest privately owned network of Sports Talk radio
stations in the state of North Carolina. Its Sports Talk stations include "850 The
Buzz", "620 The Bull", and "1080 The Game". The McClatchey stations offer the latest
sports information, breaking news, local coverage, and nationally syndicated sports
talk programming. The Company produces "The Morning Mojo" with Morgan Patrick and
Joe Ovies, "The Show" with Chris Clark, "The G Spot" with Adam Gold and also airs
"Primetime with the Packman" with Mark Packer, and "The Jungle" with Jim Rome, "The
Dan Patrick Show" with Dan Patrick, and "The Herd" with Colin Cowherd. The company
maintains sports affiliations with UNC, NCSU, Duke, ECU, ASU, the Carolina Panthers,
the Durham Bulls, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the Charlotte Bobcats.




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Contact Details = Brian Maloney
WRBZ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz
manager@850thebuzz.com
(919) 875-9100

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