It’s Official: Islanders and Hofstra Make Radio Deal

Updating a story that we reported earlier today, the New York Islanders have announced a radio broadcasting agreement with Hofstra University.

All Islanders games this season will be broadcast on Hofstra’s radio station WRHU 88.7 FM.

Students will have an active role in the broadcasts. They will participate in sideline reporting and handle between period updates. The deal also gives Hofstra broadcasting students rare access to the radio booth, where they will act as color analysts for each game.

“Radio Hofstra University and our students are honored to join in this unprecedented partnership between the New York Islanders and its academic neighbor,” said Bruce Avery, WRHU general manager.

Islanders veteran radio voice Chris King makes the move to play-by-play announcer. He will produce the broadcasts as well.

“We are excited to work with the Hofstra-based radio station, to not only broadcast Islanders games, but provide opportunities for future members of the industry,” said Justin Johnson, Islanders senior VP of corporate partnerships.

The 2010-11 season begins for the Islanders on Saturday night against the Stars.

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