Arena &Media

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Year Opened.................................................................. 2009Capacity............................................................... 7,500 for hockey

7,500 for football8,000 for concerts

Rink Dimensions........................................................ 200’ x 85’Total Square Feet........................................................... 267,000Luxury Suites............................................................... 20Club Seats..................................................................... 850Rental Suites............................................ 2 (up to 25 fans each)Restrooms..................................... 13 women, 9 men, 3 familyConcession Stands....................................................... 10Square Footage of Souvenir Stores............................. 2,945“The Swamp Shop”- 2,005 ft. - “The Tackle Box” - 714 square feet“Swamp Shop Express-2 locations” -113 square feet eachConcession Stands....................................................... 10Number of Locker Rooms............................................. 4Height of the building................................................. 82 feetSize of Main Video Board............................................ 20’ x 30’Size of Video Ribbon Board........................................ 2.5’ x 600’Ice Temperature............................................................. 19 degrees

Fifth Third FieldLucas County Arena

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The Lucas County Arena is managed by SMG:SMG is an industry leader in managing public facilities:· Manages 200 of the top arenas, stadiums, performing arts, theatresand convention centers in the world.· Manages over 1.5 million entertainment seats worldwide.· Manages more than ten (10) million feet of exhibition space.

Gateway Consulting is Lucas County Arena project consultant, HNTBis arena architect, Lathrop Construction is project constructionmanager, Poggemeyer is structural engineer and the Collaborative islandscape architect.

Our goal is to provide the best working conditions possible for accreditedmembers of the media. If any problems exist for you during your stay,please contact a staff member immediately.

SEASON CREDENTIALSSeason credentials are available to representatives that cover the club on adaily basis ONLY. Season credentials for home games may be obtained bycalling the Walleye Public Relations Department at (419) 725-WALL.These passes are not intended for use as season tickets. The credentials arenot transferable; no additional people will be admitted.

SINGLE GAME CREDENTIALSCredentials for an individual regular season home game may only beobtained by calling the Walleye Public Relations Department at (419) 725-WALL, 24 hours in advance of your requested game to assure compliance.Credentials are not transferable; no additional people will be admitted.

PRESS BOXThe press box is located on the main concourse near section 117.

LOCKER ROOM ACCESSMedia representatives may enter the locker room 10 minutes after the endof the game for post-game interviews. The Walleye medical training roomis off-limits at all times. The visiting team locker room is governed by thevisiting team coaching staff.

INTERVIEWSRequests for interviews should be made through the Walleye PublicRelations Department at (419) 725-WALL. Requests will be filled on afirst call basis subject to availability and team practice schedule.

PrintToledo Blade ............................................... (419) 724-6110

TelevisionWTOL - Channel 11 (CBS).............................. (419) 248-1197WTVG - Channel 13 (ABC).............................. (419) 534-3868WNWO - Channel 24 (NBC)............................. (419) 535-0664WUPW - Channel 36 (FOX).............................. (419) 244-2587

RadioWCWA 1230 AM (Fox Sports) - Flagship............... (419) 240-1230ESPN 106.5 FM “The Ticket”.......................... (419) 725-5711

Local Media

Media Information

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WCWA 1230 AM will enter their first season as the flagship station for all 72Toledo Walleye games during the 2009-10 season. All games can also be heardonline at www.toledowalleye.com.

BCSN will serve as the television home of the Toledo Walleye. All 36 homegames will be televised. All home games are also available online for webcast(video streaming) at www.toledowalleye.com. Schedule subject to change.

2009-10 Walleye Radio/Television

Matt Melzak makes his return to the boothas “The Voice of the Toledo Walleye” intheir inaugural season. Matt will also hostthe weekly coaches show during the seasonon Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA.

Matt was the Director of Communicationsand the voice of the Toledo Storm from2003-2007. In 2006, Matt was selected as amember of the ECHL All-Star Gamebroadcast team.

Matt Melzak (Radio/TV Play-by-Play)

A native of Toledo, 33-year-old Melzak has called over 400 hockey games atdifferent levels, including a full season as the voice of Bowling Green StateUniversity Hockey. He has also worked for BCSN since its inception callingfootball, baseball, and hockey telecasts. Matt has also worked for ESPN 106.5the Ticket, and 94.5 WXKR.

Matt graduated from Toledo St. Francis High School in 1994 and theUniversity of Toledo in 1999. Matt is single and lives in Toledo.

Josh Heller (Home Radio Play-by-Play)

Heller, 24, joins the Walleye as their leadradio announcer for all home games. Hellermost recently spent two years as the MediaRelations Manager/Broadcaster for the SouthCarolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Last seasonhe was chosen to broadcast the ECHL All-Star Game in Reading, PA and was named2009 ECHL Broadcaster of the Year.

Prior to working with the Stingrays, Heller attended Northeastern Universityin Boston, MA. At Northeastern, he served as the play-by-play broadcaster forthe Northeastern Huskies men’s hockey team from 2005-2007. He was also thesports director for 104.9 FM WRBB radio before graduating in 2007 with a BAin Communication Studies.

Heller is originally from Sharon, MA.

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2009-10 Walleye PromotionsOCTOBERFriday, October 16 Opening Night! Banner Unveiling; Riley Cup

Display; Magnet Schedule on Exit (3,000),Walleye Lanyards

Saturday, October 17 Magnet Schedules on Exit (3,000)Sunday, October 18 Magnet Schedules on Exit (3,000)

Kids Design-a-Sign NightSaturday, October 24 Halloween Hockey Night!NOVEMBERWednesday, November 4 School Celebration; Folder Giveaway (5000)Saturday, November 7 Team Autograph NightFriday, November 20 OSU/UM Rivalry NightSunday, November 22 Kids Design-a-Sign Night; Post-Game

Skate; Autograph SundayFriday, November 27 Turkey Leftovers Night; Food DriveSaturday, November 28 (Pre-game) Youth Hockey ClinicSunday, November 29 Kids Design-a-Sign Night; Post-Game

Open Skate; Autograph SundayDECEMBERWednesday, December 2 Window cling giveaway on exit (2,500)Friday, December 4 Toledo, Spain Night; Noche de EspanaSaturday, December 5 Cowbells n’ Country Night; Cowbell

giveaway (3,000 fans); (Pre-game) Hockey ClinicSaturday, December 12 Scout SleepoverSunday, December 13 Kids Design-a-Sign Night; Post-Game Skate;

Pics with Players Night; Autograph SundaySaturday, December 19 Toss a Teddy Bear (Plush Toy) Night;

Giant Teddy Bear Appearance NightSunday, December 27 Kids Design-a-Sign Night; Ugly Holiday

Sweater Night; Post Game Skate with the Team;Visit the Zoo Day (Go see Wally)

JANUARYFriday, January 1 New Years Day; Resolution Night;

Calendar Giveaway on Exit (5000)Friday, January 8 Happy Birthday Elvis Presley!Saturday, January 9 Scout Sleepover; Hockey ClinicSunday, January 10 Mascot Mania Night; Kids Design-a-Sign Night;

Post-Game Open SkateSunday, January 17 Faith N’ Fun Night; Post-Game Open Skate;

Kids Design-A-Sign NightFriday, January 22 “Windy City” Night - All Things ChicagoSaturday, January 23 Gone Fishin’ Night; Fisherman Jersey AuctionFEBRUARYFriday, February 12 Valentine’s Night; Post-Game “Open Skate &

Date for Singles”; Mini Hockey StickGiveaway on Exit (3,000)

Saturday, February 13 Physicians NightSaturday, February 27 Detroit Red Wings NightMARCHFriday, March 5 Pink In the Rink-Komen Night;

Pink Jersey AuctionSaturday, March 6 (Girl) Scout SleepoverSunday, March 7 Bullfrog Night (Giveaway Item); Kids Design-a-

Sign Night; Post-Game Open SkateSaturday, March 27 Mud Hens Night (Giveaway Item); Fan

Appreciation NightSunday, March 28 Kids Design-a-Sign Night; Post-Game Open

Skate, Fan Appreciation Night

*All promotions are subject to change - check www.toledowalleye.com for allof the latest team news.