Watch the Grrrowl live on the web
August 17, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Grrrowl News Release
GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Grrrowl have announced that all Grrrowl home games and most road games during the 2005-06 season will be available to watch on the B2 Networks. Fans can view the games through pay-per-view online webcasts that can be purchased through the team's official website at www.grrrrowl.com.
Through a partnership with B2 Networks LLC, fans can follow a link from www.grrrowl.com to watch or listen to an upcoming Grrrowl game. Fans can choose between watching the game for a fee of $6 per game, or they can listen for free. In order to be able to watch the game live, fans must have a high-speed internet connection (Cable, T1 or DSL) and Windows Media Player 9 or higher.
All 36 regular season home games will be available for viewing through B2 Networks, as will road games against South Carolina, Charlotte, Augusta, Gwinnett, Pensacola, Mississippi, Florida, Trenton, Texas, Wheeling and Johnstown.
"The Grrrowl is pleased to be joining B2's growing network and, at the same time, providing our fans with exciting Grrrowl hockey action right in their home," said Ed Rubinstein, President of the Grrrowl. "The B2 Network uses broadband internet technology to make following the Grrrowl extremely easy."
By joining B2 Networks, the Grrrowl will partner with a company that has broadcast more that 1,000 sporting events on its exclusive broadband network, including the ECHL's Kelly Cup Finals for the last two years.
"B2 Networks is proud to add the 21st ECHL franchise to our growing family of partners," said Greg P. Bell, B2 Networks Owner and CEO. "With new owners and a revitalized organization, we expect the Grrrowl to be a major force for years to come. We look forward to working with them to help make this arrangement a success for all involved."
B2 Networks (b2now.com) is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay-per-view and billing systems. The broadband broadcasting company's network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to computer and television screens around the world. In addition, B2 manages and owns the digital distribution rights to distinct areas of entertainment, sports and television. Working with teams from the AHL, UHL, ECHL, USHL, baseball's Northern League and PCL, B2 has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home internet and television broadcasting.
ATTENTION GRRROWL FANS:
Greenville's home opener is October 22nd! Full Season Grrrowl Tickets, Saturday Plans, Flex Packs, and Top Puppy Packages are all available for the 2005-06 season. For information on any of Greenville's Top Dog Memberships, call 864-467-4777, or visit www.grrrowl.com.
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