Lake St. Louis, MO - B2 Networks and the United Hockey League (UHL) today announced the introduction of "B2 Power Play", a new service that will provide complete coverage of UHL action to fans on a worldwide basis. Included in the "B2 Power Play" package are access to watch every game of your favorite team, free viewing of the "UHL Game of the Week" and exclusive viewing of weekly highlights. In addition to viewing on personal computers, "B2 Power Play" will be available on the new B2toGO network, allowing fans to watch the action on cell phones and wireless devices.
Today's announcement marks another step forward in the partnership between the UHL and B2 Networks. The UHL was the first professional hockey league to sign with B2 Networks. During the past two seasons, both the UHL All-Star Classic and the Colonial Cup Championship have been viewed by a worldwide audience through B2 Networks. Fans interested in the "B2 Power Play" can sign up at http://www.b2now.com/SubMarketPage/UHL/signupsplash.html.
"B2 continues to grow with our league and bring the game closer to the fans," stated Richard Brosal, UHL President/CEO. "The new elements of our partnership give fans more great options to catch UHL action."
"B2 Power Play" will be offered by individual UHL teams through team websites beginning Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Pricing for the new features are offered on a seasonal and monthly basis. A full season package costs $130 for the entire season, adding the B2toGO feature brings the price to $170 for the 2006-07 season. Any fan purchasing "B2 Power Play" before October 10 will receive a special rate of only $120 dollars for the entire season. Fans wanting to subscribe on a monthly basis can do so for $20 a month with B2toGO added to the package for an additional $6.99. "B2 Power Play" will begin with Opening Night run through the Colonial Cup playoffs. Fans interested in purchasing individual games may continue to do so for the same $6 dollar price as last season.
"UHL games are watched by fans across the globe," stated Richard Brosal. "When fans can't be at the game, the UHL wants to bring the game to them."
"Our partnership with the UHL is important to our company and we are very excited to bring our new pricing plans to their great fans" said Greg P. Bell, B2 Networks owner and CEO. "In addition to the "B2 Power Play", we are working with the UHL on website development and other innovations to improve service to our customers. We look forward to our future with the UHL."
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 World Professional Fighting, 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.
LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO --- Matt Rosen has recently been named Radio Host for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). In his new role, he will serve as the pre-game and post-game radio host along with conducting intermission reports and special website features. Rosen was the play-by-play broadcaster for the Roanoke Valley Vipers of the United Hockey League (UHL) during the 2005-06 season.
"I ecstatic about this opportunity," stated Rosen. "Overall it is going to be an unbelievable experience, especially to be in the NHL. I am surrounded by some outstanding people in this organization and am really looking forward to the season."
"We are extremely happy for Matt," stated Richard Brosal, UHL President/CEO. "We enjoyed working with him during the past season and wish him the best in his new position."
Rosen has already conducted interviews with Coyotes players such as goaltender Curtis Joseph and forward Georges Laraque. He will make his regular season debut with the Coyotes' radio network when the team hosts the New York Islanders for the season opener on Thursday night.
Of all the new faces in the Flint Generals dressing room, goaltender Jason Muzzatti is the one who probably would have had the least trouble finding a job this season.
That's what happens when your resum includes five NHL seasons, five years in Italy and the starting job between the pipes for the Italians in this year's Winter Olympics.
But believe it not, Muzzatti never considered playing anywhere other than Flint this season.
David Noel-Bernier had two good reasons to return to the Muskegon Fury this season.
"Basically, my girlfriend is from Muskegon and that was one of the main things," said Noel-Bernier, who was one of 20 players who took part in a two-hour practice Monday morning at L.C. Walker Arena. "And when you get treated well, you keep that in the back of your mind."
So after spending the last two seasons in Germany, Noel-Bernier was more than happy to return to Muskegon.
Rookies ready to battle for backup goaltender’s spot
One of the most pivotal battles of the Fort Wayne Komets’ training camp is taking place between the pipes. Dan McWhinney and Daniel Ljung, both rookies, are looking to earn the slot as backup goaltender.
“You can’t let your guard down for a second, and you can’t have a bad day at camp ever,” McWhinney said.
Because of his speed and hustle, there’s no doubt which player has stood out the most after the first two days of the Fort Wayne Komets training camp. Forward Pascal Morency has been all over the ice.
“He can skate and he knows the speed that I’m asking him to play at, and he shows it in every drill,” Komets coach Pat Bingham said. “I’d like for the other guys to recognize the speed and intensity that he does things, because that’s what it’s going to take and nothing less. He’s not the only one, but he gets it.”
Morency sat out most of last year with a broken hand, but he might have the best conditioning of any player. In fact, he worried about getting too muscular this summer, so he spent extra time boxing six days a week instead of lifting.
Throughout his hockey career, Kelly Miller has had to battle. He’s been pretty good at it, which is why he still has a career.
At age 27, he’s already a veteran who has played more than 300 professional games. Because he’s a third-line forward — an energy guy — it also means there’s a possibility his next game could be his last. If a 30-goal scorer comes along, some fans think he’s the first guy who’s easy to replace.
So when Miller heard the Komets had signed eight veterans coming into training camp, he knew many would think he’d be the guy sitting in the stands, either because United Hockey League teams can play only seven each night or because he’d been cut. No problem, he figured. While many assumed that would make his opportunity more difficult, he figures he’s in this spot every year, anyway.
Flint Generals fans who have been clamoring for more toughness got their wish Tuesday.
Defenseman Corey Laniuk, who spent all or parts of three seasons with the Generals beginning in 2001, is back with the United Hockey League club after spending the past two years in the fight-filled Quebec pro league.
Laniuk, 29, was on the ice Tuesday for the second day of training camp and fills two roles for the Generals - a dependable veteran defenseman and somebody who isn't afraid to drop his gloves and protect teammates.
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