B2 Networks to Broadcast 2007 Citizens Bank Governor’s Cup
ALBANY, NY -- ECAC Hockey and B2 Networks announced today that
all four games of the 2007 Citizens Bank Governor's Cup played
October 26-27 at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York will be
broadcast live worldwide via B2 Networks' revolutionary broadband
broadcasting network. The second annual tournament features league
members Colgate, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence and Union. Semifinals
action on Friday, October 26 showcases St. Lawrence versus Colgate
at 4 p.m., followed by Rensselaer versus Union at 7 p.m.. The
third-place and championship games will be conducted at 4 and 7
p.m., respectively, Saturday, October 27.
"We are excited to continue our partnership with B2 Networks," said
ECAC Hockey Commissioner Steve Hagwell. "Broadcasting the Citizens
Bank Governor's Cup contests via B2 Networks provides a great
service to the parents of the student-athletes, alumni and fans
around the world by giving them the opportunity to watch their
favorite team and
student-athletes live in action."
Fans seeking to catch the Citizens Bank Governor's Cup action via
B2 Networks will need a high-speed internet connection and Windows
Media Player 9 or higher. All games will be available for $6 (US)
each. Individuals who have purchased a Season Pass for B2 Networks
collegiate partners Rensselaer or St. Lawrence can view the games
as part of their Season Pass at no additional cost. All games of
the Citizens Bank Governor's Cup can be accessed via the league's
Web site (www.ecachockey.com), the participating school's Web sites
and at http://www.b2livetv.com.
"After successfully partnering with ECAC Hockey to broadcast its
championship tournament last season and having four league teams,
Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Brown and Clarkson, as B2 Networks
partners, broadcasting the 2007 Citizens Bank Governor's Cup is a
great way for B2 Networks to continue to help make ECAC Hockey more
accessible to fans around the globe," stated Richard Brosal, B2
Networks Executive Vice President for Business Operations and
Marketing. "There will be a great caliber of play at this year's
tournament, and fans won't want to miss any of the live
action."
Tickets are available for purchase at the Times Union Center box
office, online at www.timesunioncenter-albany.com and via
Tickets.com (1-800-30-EVENT or www.tickets.com).
ABOUT B2 NETWORKS
B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure
international television and pay-per-view broadcasting systems. Our
worldwide network of arenas, stadiums, local venues and data
centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and events
to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and
commercial venues around the world. Working with organizations such
as the AHL, ECHL, NLL, IHL, USHL, NAHL, Arena Football Leagues,
Fitness Universe and selected NCAA and NAIA conferences and member
institutions, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in
innovative global direct to home, mobile and television
broadcasting. For the B2 Networks' Programming Guide visit
www.b2livetv.com, or for information about B2 Networks, visit
www.b2now.com.
ABOUT CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
Citizens Bank is a division of RBS Citizens, N.A.,
operating its seven-state branch network in Connecticut, Delaware,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
It has 212 branches and 268 ATMs in New York.
RBS Citizens, N.A. is a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group,
Inc., a $159 billion commercial bank holding company headquartered
in Providence, R.I. CFG's two bank subsidiaries are RBS Citizens,
N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. They operate a 13-state
branch network under the Citizens Bank brand in Connecticut,
Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, and the Charter One brand
in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. CFG has non-branch retail
and commercial offices in about 40 states. It is one of the 10
largest commercial banking companies in the United States ranked by
assets and deposits. CFG is owned by RBS (The Royal Bank of
Scotland Group plc). CFG's Web site is citizensbank.com.
