American Hockey League announces online video partnership with NeuLion Inc.
Published on October 14, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced today that the league has entered into a new long-term partnership with NeuLion Inc., a leading provider of live and on-demand international and sports programming over the Internet, to bring a one-of-a-kind online experience to fans worldwide using NeuLion technology beginning with the 2008-09 season.
AHL Live is now available via theahl.com, showcasing high-quality live AHL games not available anywhere else on the Internet. AHL Live offers hockey fans an opportunity to tune into their favorite team with a simple Internet connection. This subscription-based service gives fans an all-access pass to watch live games for the entire season or on a pay-per-view basis, as well as access to live game audio and archived games.
AHL Live will capture each of the league's 29 clubs and stream 1,160 games throughout the AHL season, which began on Oct. 8. This exclusive service is the only way fans can watch live games online, where the viewing experience expands the reach of the AHL to a global audience.
"We are very excited about the start of our partnership with NeuLion," said Andrews. "They have shown themselves to be a dynamic company that will allow us to bring the excitement and quality of AHL hockey to fans around the world. Our Internet properties are critical to our connection with millions of AHL fans and the opportunities presented by NeuLion will allow us to deliver AHL games and content in new and exciting ways."
"NeuLion's service provides an AHL destination site that creates a complete fan experience. Stemming from the success of the NHL Network Online, the new AHL service delivers an online experience that is truly unique. We are pleased to join forces with the AHL because we know hockey fans throughout the world will benefit from this service," said Nancy Li, chief executive officer of NeuLion Inc.
Individual games are available for $6 each, and a team season pass is just $140 for 80 regular-season broadcasts (all prices US). Calder Cup Playoff games and the annual AHL All-Star Classic will also be available. NeuLion and the AHL plan to offer additional service features such as game highlights, player interviews and features, video on demand and other behind-the-scenes video in the near future.
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