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NLL to offer all games this season via webcast

Published on December 14, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL) News Release


Last season, National Lacrosse League fans were able to follow their team and the league like never before, with every game available for live viewing on the internet. The league's partnership with B2 Networks made it possible for fans to watch every game, every night of the season, via pay-per-view webcast for just $6 per game. The service has returned for the upcoming season. In addition to making single games available for $6, the league and B2 Networks have expanded the menu of options for internet viewing.

With the 2007 NLL season beginning on December 30th, the league and B2 Networks announce the introduction of the B2 Power Play, a new service that will provide complete coverage of NLL action to fans on a worldwide basis.

B2 Power Play subscribers receive the following:

- access to view all 16 regular season games of the team of your choice

- access to view the "NLL Game of the Week on B2 Networks", a bonus webcast each weekend for Power Play subscribers

- access to view exclusive weekly highlights from the game your team just played

- The Power Play can be purchased for $80, payable in four monthly installments, or $75 if paid for all at once.

In addition to broadband viewing on personal computers, B2 Power Play will also be available on the new B2 to GO network, allowing fans to watch National Lacrosse League games on any cell phone or handheld PDA running a Windows Mobile Operating System. B2 to GO subscribers will be able to watch a game from almost anywhere.

B2 to GO Power Play subscribers receive the following:

-access to view NLL games and highlights on cell phone or handheld PDA devices running on a Windows Mobile Operating system.

- offers the same benefits as the Power Play package for viewing on the computer (listed above)

- The Power Play for B2 to GO can be purchased for $28, payable in four monthly installments, or $25 if paid for all at once.

Fans that are interested in both subscriptions (home computer and mobile/wireless) can purchase both together starting at $95. To purchase or to find out more information on the B2 Power Play, please visit www.b2now.com/SubMarketPage/NLL/signupsplash.html for sign up options. Fans who purchase either or both subscriptions before Saturday evening will receive free access to the Colorado vs. Arizona exhibition game webcast on Saturday, December 16th at 3PM Eastern.

Today's announcement marks another step forward in the partnership between the NLL and B2 Networks. Last season, nearly 100 NLL games were broadcast on the network to lacrosse fans around the world. The 2006 Champions Cup Final was viewed by fans on four different continents. As the 2007 season approaches, NLL fans now have more options than ever to follow their favorite team.

"We're pleased to continue our partnership with B2 Networks, giving fans access to watch every NLL game live," said NLL Commissioner Jim Jennings. "The new B2 Power Play and B2 to Go give our loyal fans the chance to follow their favorite team all season long and offer fans more options for watching NLL action this season."

"This new ticket packaging is a great way to begin the second year of our partnership with the National Lacrosse League," said Greg P. Bell, B2 Networks owner and CEO. "When dealing with the league's worldwide audience, fans made it clear that they wanted greater flexibility in the way games were purchased. Now they have multiple options plus a new premium service to keep up with all the action of the NLL."

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 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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