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USHLTV now available on B2CableTV.com

Published on January 13, 2009 under United States Hockey League (USHL) News Release


The United States Hockey League and B2 Networks today announced the official broadcast debut of USHLTV, as latest channel added to the lineup available on B2CableTV.com, a free 24-hour cable-style network dedicated to broadcasting sports and entertainment to viewers worldwide.

For the first time in the 30-year history of the top developmental league in the Untied States, game broadcasts will be available on a 24 hour basis. Fans and scouts around the world will be able to see hockey's future stars as they compete during the 2008-09 season.

"We're delighted to join B2's growing channel line-up," said E.T. (Skip) Prince, USHL's new Commissioner. "As USA Hockey's top junior league and the only Tier One league in the United States, we're proud of our players and the level of hockey they play, and we look forward to the opportunity to bring the country's brightest young stars to more fans and viewers."

As the USHL continues to develop future NCAA and NHL stars, access to game broadcasts has become a top priority for amateur hockey scouts and fans. The launching of USHLTV will bring unprecedented access to the league's players,teams and coaches. Top games and events can be viewed exactly as previously broadcast on B2 Networks. T o access USHLTV visit www.B2CableTV.com and click on the tab labeled "Hockey." Viewers will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player to watch the Network. All events on USHLTV are free of cost and are available 24 hours a day.

"The United States Hockey League has been a great partner of B2 Networks and we believe USHLTV will be a breakthrough innovation for all involved with the league," said Bruce LeVine, B2 Networks Senior Vice President."Fans and scouts alike will enjoy the access to more games than ever with the end result being more exposure to the people who make the USHL unique in the hockey world."

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and pay-per-view broadcasting systems. B2's installed technologies and worldwide network of arenas, stadiums, local venues and data centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and entertainment programming to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and commercial venues around the world. Working with professional sports leagues, teams, NCAA and NAIA institutions and producers of entertainment programming, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in innovative global direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. For the B2 Networks LIVE Programming Guide visit www.b2tv.com or for 24 hour, cable style programming access www.b2cabletv.com .

The USHL is celebrating its 30th season of junior hockey in 2008-09. With over 140 players already committed to NCAA Division I schools and 16 NHL Draft picks playing in the league, the USHL is the nation's foremost producer of junior hockey talent. For more information, visit us on the web at www.ushl.com.

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