NLL announces Playoff TV broadcasts for viewers in Canada
Published on April 26, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release
The National Lacrosse League and Fox Sports World Canada have announced the network will carry live broadcasts of the 2006 RBK NLL Championship Game presented by Edge Active, live on Saturday, May 13th at 6PM Eastern, and this weekend's Western Divisional Final on Saturday, April 29 at 2PM Eastern. The Western Divisional Final features the Colorado Mammoth hosting the Arizona Sting at Pepsi Center in Denver. The winner of the contest will advance to the Championship Game.
"The playoffs are the most exciting time of the season, and we are pleased to be able to offer these two games to our Canadian fans live via Fox Sports World Canada", said NLL Commissioner Jim Jennings. "FSWC recognizes the growing and passionate base of lacrosse fans in Canada, and understands the audience demand for playoff lacrosse".
"We're delighted to be bringing this hard-hitting live lacrosse action to our audience," said Tim Kist, Director of Marketing for Fox Sports World Canada. "Lacrosse is Canada's national summer sport, and we're excited to be the only network in the country with exclusive coverage for these cant-miss games."
Both games will also air live in the United States. The Western Divisional Final airs live on Altitude, Saturday at 2PM. Altitude is available on DirecTV channel 644 and Dish Network channel 410. The 2006 RBK NLL Championship Game presented by Edge Active will air live on ESPN2 on Saturday, May 13th at 6PM Eastern.
Fox Sports World Canada provides viewers international sports with a Canadian twist, including the best in rugby, English Premier League, German and French soccer league matches. Canadian-produced Fox Sports World Report provides further insight and in-depth analysis that keeps viewers in the game.
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