ALBANY, NEW YORK – The Albany FireWolves, the Capital Region’s Indoor Lacrosse team playing out of the Times Union Center beginning in December, today announce that Dan Bahl will be the inaugural season play-by-play radio broadcaster of the team. All FireWolves games, both home and away, will be broadcast live on 104.5 The Team ESPN Radio with pre and post games shows.
Bahl is currently the Brand Manager at WTMM-FM and co-hosts the afternoon drive show from 3-7 p.m. each weekday. Prior to coming to the Capital Region, he spent three seasons as the Color Analyst for Quinnipiac University’s men’s and women’s hockey programs, with all games being broadcast on ESPN+. Bahl worked as a lacrosse play-by-play announcer for Yale Athletics during the 2020 season and worked in the same capacity for Quinnipiac in 2018. Dan spent the summer of 2019 as a broadcaster and media relations intern for the Valley Blue Sox of the NECBL and spent three seasons working in media relations with the Hartford Yard Goats. He also served as General Manager of WQAQ 98.1-FM in Hamden and hosted “From the Bleachers” on the station for four years.
“I am honored and excited to join the Albany FireWolves as the team’s radio voice on 104.5 The Team,” said Bahl. “I look forward to bringing the fans the same excitement and entertainment over the airwaves as they would experience at the Times Union Center.”
The FireWolves also announce that the team has partnered with the Recovery Sports Grill and will be hosting a weekly radio show beginning on Thursday, October 28. The taping of the show will take place every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. throughout the duration of the season. The Recovery Sports Grill East Greenbush location will serve as the main site for the show, but it will periodically take place at other Recovery Sports Grill restaurants throughout the Capital Region.
Bahl will be the radio host of the show each week with a revolving list of guests including FireWolves coaches, players, front office staff and more. Fans are encouraged to attend the live radio show each week for their opportunity to win FireWolves tickets and prizes, and to meet members of the FireWolves team, the dance team, and the FireWolves mascot.
“We are excited to add Dan to our organization,” said George Manias, President of the FireWolves. “In the short time he has been in our market, he has proven himself as a pro and we are thrilled to have him call our games on the radio. There is no doubt that Dan will become a recognized voice in this market, as will the FireWolves, and together we will help each other grow our brands. In addition, I would like to thank BBL Hospitality for partnering with us to host our weekly radio show out in the community at the Recovery Sports Grill locations. We pride ourselves on our community involvement and this partnership helps us to get out into our community each and every week. We encourage the fans to come out for some great food and drink, and to meet our players, coaches, dance team and staff.”
Do not miss your opportunity to witness history! Fans can secure their season tickets for the inaugural 2021-22 FireWolves season today! For more information regarding season ticket memberships, visit https://albanyfirewolves.com/tickets/season-tickets/ or call 518-362-4900.
The Albany FireWolves 2021-22 Inaugural Season is presented by CDPHP.
About Albany FireWolves
The Albany FireWolves is the Capital Region’s very own Professional Box Lacrosse team, playing in the National Lacrosse League beginning in the fall of 2021. For more information, contact the Albany FireWolves Front Office at (518) 362-4900 or by going to AlbanyFireWolves.com. Follow the team on Facebook at facebook.com/AlbFireWolves, Twitter @AlbFireWolves, and Instagram @AlbFireWolves.
About the National Lacrosse League
The National Lacrosse League (NLL) is North America’s premier professional lacrosse league. Founded in 1986, the NLL ranks third in average attendance for pro indoor sports worldwide, behind only the NHL and NBA. The League is comprised of 14 franchises across the United States and Canada: Albany FireWolves, Buffalo Bandits, Calgary Roughnecks, Colorado Mammoth, Georgia Swarm, Halifax Thunderbirds, New York Riptide, Panther City Lacrosse Club (TX), Philadelphia Wings, Rochester Knighthawks, San Diego Seals, Saskatchewan Rush, Toronto Rock, and Vancouver Warriors.
For more information, visit NLL.com and find @NLL on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information visit NLL.com.
About ASM Global
ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences. ASM Global’s diverse portfolio of clients benefit from the company’s depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise and creative problem solving. Each day, the company’s 61,000 passionate employees around the world deliver locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results for venue owners and amazing experiences for guests. By consistently looking for new ways to envision, innovate and empower the spaces and places that bring people together, ASM Global elevates the human spirit while delivering the highest value for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.
About Times Union Center
Times Union Center is a full-service entertainment and sports facility featuring a wide variety of family shows, sporting events, trade shows and concerts. Owned by Albany County and managed by ASM Global, Times Union Center opened in 1990 and is home to the Albany FireWolves of the National Lacrosse League, the Albany Empire of the National Arena League and the Division I Men’s College Basketball Siena Saints. For more information, please visit www.timesunioncenter-albany.com.
About CDPHP®
Established in 1984, CDPHP is a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan that offers high-quality affordable health insurance plans to members in 26 counties throughout New York. CDPHP is also on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram.
