February 24, 2009

Postseason Available on B2 Networks

ALBANY, N.Y. -- ECAC Hockey and B2 Networks announced today all games from the 2009 Men's and Women's postseason tournaments will be available worldwide through the technology of B2 Networks.  Tournament coverage begins Friday, February 27 with live broadcasts of all four Women's Championship Quarterfinals games and continues throughout the Men's Championship Tournament.  This marks the second consecutive year that all postseason action from ECAC Hockey can be viewed by fans around the world.

"The relationship between B2 Networks and ECAC Hockey continues to grow with the postseason experience a great benefit to all," commented ECAC Hockey Commissioner, Steve Hagwell. "The distinct opportunity gives hockey fans another added pleasure of experiencing the ECAC Hockey tradition."

ECAC Hockey tournament games will be available for viewing by a global audience and be aired through www.ecachockey.com as well as www.b2tv.com.  Fans wanting to watch hockey games via B2 Networks will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player.  Individual tournament games can be purchased for $8 (US) with Championship Round passes available for $20.

In addition to live broadcasts of tournament action, B2 will also replay select games on their new free to view, cable-style network, www.b2cabletv.com.  Fans wanting to watch the previously broadcast events can click on the "Champions TV" tab and select from two ECAC Hockey channels.  Currently great games from the 2008 tournament can be viewed on B2CableTV.

"B2 Networks is looking forward to broadcasting ECAC Hockey postseason action on all of our unique platforms," said Bruce LeVine, B2 Networks Senior Vice President "During the first two years of broadcasting ECAC Hockey games response from fans has been tremendous.  B2 hopes hockey fans worldwide will enjoy what should be a great tournament season."

ABOUT B2 NETWORKS
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.

ABOUT ECAC HOCKEY
ECAC Hockey boasts elite student-athletes and teams from 12 of the nation's most prestigious institutions - Brown University, Clarkson University, Colgate University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, Princeton University, Quinnipiac University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, St. Lawrence University, Union College and Yale University.