OHL Ottawa 67's

Ottawa 67's Bus Goes High Tech

Published on January 21, 2004 under Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Ottawa 67's News Release


Belnet Communications Inc. and the Ottawa 67's have come together to make Ontario Hockey League and communications history. Belnet Communications Inc. has installed the world's first Motionpoint Hi-speed Internet mobile access on the Ottawa 67's team bus. The system makes the long journeys through Ontario and the US more productive for the team members.

The value of education has long been a focal point of Ottawa 67's Owner and Governor, Jeff Hunt. Almost all of the players on the team participate in some form of schooling at the local secondary and post-secondary institutions in Ottawa, and Internet study is becoming more common as school years progress. The access that this system will grant will enhance the team's study efforts during the long down time associated with away games.

However, the system is not all work and no play. Along with access to schooling available on the Internet, the team can also stay in touch with friends and family through applications such as instant messaging and email. The system also doubles as a satellite television receiver allowing the team to receive live broadcasts of NHL games, movies and other television programming.

"This is a great opportunity for our players to use their time effectively on the bus and catch up on some of their school work while we're on the road," Said Ottawa 67's Owner and Governor, Jeff Hunt.

The newly equipped bus will be at Arena Gate 1 of the Ottawa Civic Centre at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 24th, 2004 to take the team to Kingston for a game against the Frontenacs on Saturday night. All media are welcome to come down and see the new technology when the bus arrives on Saturday and to talk to the players about the advantages they will now have. More information about Belnet is available at www.belnet.ca.

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