B2 Networks To Present Free Broadcast of 2007 USHL Prospects/All-Star Game
Published on January 24, 2007 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
Waterloo, IA - The USHL and B2 Networks announced today, the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game will be broadcast live via B2 Networks. The game is slated for Tuesday, Jan 30 at 7 p.m. CST from Young Arena in Waterloo, Iowa. This marks the second consecutive season the game will be broadcast by B2 Networks but this year's event will be broadcast free of charge to hockey fans around the world.
Fans wanting to watch the contest will be able to access the broadcast through the USHL website, www.ushl.com. A high speed internet connection and a current version of Windows Media Player are required to view the event.
"Over the years, the USHL Prospects/All-Star Game has grown into one of the premiere scouting showcases of the hockey season. Each year nearly every NCAA Division I team and every NHL team have at least one representative at the event," said USHL President Gino Gasparini. "This year should be no exception. The USHL and the Waterloo Black Hawks are thrilled to partner for this event and bring our best to hockey fans world-wide."
The rosters for the Prospects/All-Star Game are selected by the USHL by a vote of the league's coaches. Last year, two USHL All-Stars, Kyle Okposo and Trevor Lewis, were drafted in the first round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. In all, 31 players with USHL backgrounds were selected.
"B2 Networks is proud and honored to help showcase the caliber of hockey talent that will be seen at this game," said Bruce LeVine, B2 Networks Vice President of Sports. "Our partnership with the USHL has grown tremendously during the past two years and we look forward to helping the league continue its success on the ice and with hockey fans everywhere."
B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay per view and billing systems. Our network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to personal computers, mobile devices and television screens around the world. Working with organizations such as the National Lacrosse League, the AHL, ECHL. UHL, USHL and selected NCAA institutions, B2 has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For more information about B2 Networks, visit www.b2now.com.
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