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B2 Networks to Broadcast National Lacrosse League Entry Draft

August 28, 2007 - National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release


DENVER, CO - B2 Networks and the National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced today that the league's 2007 Entry Draft will be shown live on the revolutionary broadband broadcasting network. After thousands watched a successful live broadcast from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York of the 2006 NLL Entry Draft, B2 Networks will be broadcasting the NLL draft live for the second year in a row. The 2007 NLL Entry Draft will be held on September 1 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado at 4 p.m. (ET) and will be available for viewing free of charge. The draft, which consists of six rounds, features the top lacrosse talent from US college programs as well as Canada's junior lacrosse system.

"After thousands of fans logged onto B2 Networks to watch last season's games, we are proud to partner with them again to bring our fans a live broadcast of the 2007 Entry Draft," stated Jim Jennings, NLL Commissioner. "We hope that lacrosse fans around the globe will enjoy the added perk of watching the Draft free of charge."

The 2007 NLL Entry Draft will be available for viewing by a worldwide audience through the NLL's website http://www.nll.com. Fans wanting to watch the draft via B2 Networks free of charge will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player.

"The NLL has been a fabulous league to work with, and we are excited to broadcast their 2007 Entry Draft," stated Richard Brosal, B2 Networks Executive Vice President for Business Operations and Marketing. "The league has had an outstanding caliber of play, and the future is extremely bright with the new crop of players that will be entering the league through this weekend's draft."

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and pay-per-view broadcasting systems. Our worldwide network of arenas, stadiums, local venues and data centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and events to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and commercial venues around the world. Working with organizations such as the AHL, ECHL, NLL, IHL, USHL, NAHL, Arena Football Leagues, Fitness Universe and selected NCAA and NAIA conferences and member institutions, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in innovative global direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For the B2 Networks' Programming Guide visit www.b2livetv.com, or for information about B2 Networks, visit www.b2now.com.

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