Checkers offer pay-per-view webcasts
April 15, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Charlotte Checkers News Release
CHARLOTTE, NC â The Charlotte Checkers announced today that all Checkers home playoff games and several road games will be available for viewing at the Checkers website â www.gocheckers.com. The Checkers have partnered with B2 Networks LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the pay-per-view broadcasts.
Checkers president Jeff Longo believes this opportunity will better serve the fans. "We are thrilled with the prospect of partnering with B2 Networks to bring this outstanding advancement in technology to our fans and our players' families. As B2 Networks continues to expand their client base in the ECHL, it's possible that our fans will have the opportunity to watch our playoff games plus all 72 regular season games next season live."
Fans will be able to click on the "Watch the Game Live" icon at the Checkers website to view and listen to the game. The broadcast is available to fans with a DSL or Cable modem connection only and the charge is $6 per game. Fans will be able to watch all Checkers home playoff games, and additional away games may be added. Fans are encouraged to visit the Checkers website for additional details.
"We are excited to add the Checkers to our growing broadcasting network. It is always a pleasure to bring live hockey games from an organization such as the Charlotte Checkers to our expanding hockey fans around the world. We look forward to an exciting playoff season of broadcasting," said Greg Bell, CEO and chairman of B2 Networks.
The Checkers are playing their 12th season in Charlotte, North Carolina after their inaugural year in 1993. The Checkers won their first ECHL title when they took home the Riley Cup in 1996. This year, the Checkers have secured a playoff berth for the first time in three seasons.
Playoff tickets are now available. For ticket information and playoff packages visit the Checkers website at www.gocheckers.com or call the Checkers hockey Headquarters at 704-342-4ICE (4423). Join your Charlotte Checkers for...The Return of the Puck!
About B2 Networks; 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, 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 manages and owns the digital distribution rights to distinct genres of entertainment, sports and television properties and works with clients such as, UHL, AHL, ECHL, and the Northern League. www.b2now.com
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