Hockey fans across the Upper Midwest will have increased access to Minnesota Wild games this season. Four games will be broadcast on KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV, with expanded coverage extending to stations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Expanded Broadcast Reach
The Minnesota Wild organization expressed excitement about the increased availability of their games. According to Mitch Helgerson, Chief Revenue Officer of the Minnesota Wild, the broadcasts aim to “expand our reach and deliver must-watch hockey to more Minnesotans than ever before.”
Hubbard Broadcasting, which operates KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV, also emphasized the importance of bringing these games to a wider audience. Robert Hubbard, President of Hubbard Television and General Manager of KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV, stated that Hubbard Broadcasting “could not be prouder to bring these games to our statewide audience!”
Broadcast Details
The games will be simulcast by KSTP-TV, 5 Eyewitness News and KSTC-TV, 45TV, utilizing production from FanDuel Sports Network. The broadcast team includes Anthony LaPanta on play-by-play, Ryan Carter as lead analyst, and Kevin Gorg reporting from rink-side.
Coverage isn’t limited to the Twin Cities. The games will also be available on KSAX-TV in Alexandria, WDIO-TV in Duluth, KRWF-TV in Redwood Falls, and KAAL-TV in Rochester. Gray Media will further distribute the broadcasts to stations in several additional markets.
Wild Live will be hosted by Katie Storm, with contributions from Audra Martin, and pre- and postgame analysis provided by Wes Walz.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Minnesota Wild games will be broadcast on KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV?
Four Minnesota Wild games will be broadcast on KSTP-TV and KSTC-TV this season.
Which states will have access to these broadcasts?
The broadcasts will be available in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Who is part of the Minnesota Wild broadcast team?
The broadcast team includes Anthony LaPanta, Ryan Carter, Kevin Gorg, Katie Storm, Audra Martin, and Wes Walz.
If this expanded broadcast arrangement proves successful, it is possible that more games could be made available through similar partnerships in the future. It remains to be seen how this increased accessibility will impact viewership numbers and fan engagement.
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