B2 to broadcast Clark Cup Finals
Published on April 27, 2005 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release
Grand Forks, ND - For the first time in USHL history, the Clark Cup Finals will be available to viewers across the globe via pay-per-view broadcasts brought to you by B2 Networks and USHL.com.
USHL President Gino Gasparini beleives this opportunity better serves the tremendous fans of the USHL. "We are very pleased that we can afford to allow the great fans of the USHL and parents of participating players who cannot attend the finals the opportunity to watch the game through the internet".
B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable, scalable and secure international broadband video networks, management, distribution and billing systems. B2's Networked Arenas, Stadiums, core networks, data centers and systems are currently in use to distribute entertainment, sports and live events to computer and television screens in homes and hotels around the world. B2 works with clients such as Digicast, ECHL, UHL, Northern League, USA Gymnastics, Lennox Lewis, Las Vegas Wranglers and Diamond Sports Management. www.b2now.com.
"We are thrilled to be able to bring the Clark Cup Finals to everyone's computer screens. We are at the forefront of technology and it is very exciting for the Musketeers and our entire league" says Sioux City President Jim Kronschnabel. B2 Networks covered all 30 home games of the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders for the 2004-05 regular season. "B2 has done outstanding work with regards to our coverage of our home games on the internet. From technology to customer service, they have a great product." says RoughRider Vice President of Operations Jim Calpin.
All five games, if necessary, are available to fans with a DSL or Cable modem connection only at a charge of $6 per game. Fans should visit the home pages of Cedar Rapids, Sioux City or www.ushl.com prior to the game and Click the "Watch the Game Live" link to purchase and view the game.
Schedule for the Clark Cup Finals:
Game #1 Friday, April 29 Sioux City at Cedar Rapids 7:00pm
Game #2 Sunday, May 1 Sioux City at Cedar Rapids 7:00pm
Game #3 Thursday, May 5 Cedar Rapids at Sioux City 7:00pm
Game #4 Saturday, May 7 Cedar Rapids at Sioux City** 7:00pm
Game #5 Monday, May 9 Sioux City at Cedar Rapids** 7:00pm
** if neccessary
United States Hockey League Stories from April 27, 2005
- Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Playoff Update - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
- B2 to broadcast Clark Cup Finals - USHL
- Musketeers move onto finals - Sioux City Musketeers
- RoughRiders to Meet Sioux City in Clark Cup Finals - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders
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