VOOM's WorldSport HD secures high-def rights to U.S. premiere of CFL games
Published on May 30, 2006 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Toronto, ON & New York, NY - May 30, 2006 - VOOM HD Network's WorldSport HD, dedicated to live high- definition global sports coverage, announced today that the channel has secured the rights to be the exclusive, high-definition, U.S. television broadcaster, for 25 live games from the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 2006 season, including a weekly Friday night game, selected division playoffs, the Scotiabank East and West division Championships and the Grey Cup. The 2006 CFL season begins Friday, June 16, and wraps up with the 94th annual Grey Cup championship, the oldest professional championship game in North America. WorldSport HD is part of the VOOM HD Networks, the largest and most diverse suite of high-definition channels nationwide and currently available nationally on DISH Network.
"Canadian football provides fast-paced action with the League's three-down rule. Several hundred U.S. players are on the CFL's eight team rosters - creating a strong American connection with each season, that has formerly included NFL stars such as Doug Flutie, Warren Moon and Jeff Garcia," said CFL Commissioner Tom Wright. "VOOM HD Networks' high-definition coverage will be a strong draw for our devoted U.S. fans, as well as an attraction for those who have not yet experienced the excitement of Canadian football. This is our latest step in embracing new technology, and follows last year's launch of CFL wireless service that brings league scores and updates to WAP-enabled U.S. mobile telephones."
"Football is such a popular sport in North America, and the CFL delivers the only professional football games on Friday nights from June through October," said Greg Moyer, General Manager of VOOM HD Networks. "In high-definition, viewers see every aspect and angle of the sport clearly. The CFL coverage is an excellent addition to VOOM's already increasing library of visually stunning HD programming."
The VOOM-CFL high-definition TV agreement was arranged by Trajectory Sports & Media Group LLC, which has the international marketing responsibility for Canadian Football. The New York-based company has steadily broadened the distribution of CFL games in the United States and globally since partnering with the league in 2004.
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