It took the NHL just a matter of seconds before deciding that Lake Tahoe would be the ideal spot for an outdoor tentpole event. The logistical challenges, however, have been significant, explains NHL chief content officer Steve Mayer.
NHL returns to the ice with new assets and upsurge in sponsorship demand
In spite of many leagues facing setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the National Hockey League has plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Matthew Glendinning speaks to Kyle McMann, senior vice-president of North American business development at the NHL about recent successes the league has experienced gaining more sponsors.
NHL’s Future Focus
We ask John Collins, chief operating officer of the National Hockey League, why he turned to a rival to help revamp the digital media output of his sport.
AHL calls off Calder Cup playoffs due to Covid-19 concerns
The American Hockey League has called off its Calder Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year due to ongoing concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
IIHF forced into late cancellation of Women’s World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has expressed its disappointment after being forced to cancel its already rescheduled 2021 Women’s World Championship in Canada, little over a fortnight b…
PWHPA postpones St. Louis stop due to Covid-19 outbreak
The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association postponed its Dream Gap Tour stop in St. Louis, Missouri, over the weekend after one of its teams suffered a Covid-19 exposure
Blues become PWHPA’s fourth NHL team partner
The Professional Women's Hockey Players Association has secured a partnership with the St. Louis Blues, representing the organization's fourth agreement with a National Hockey League team this year
Patrick Keane on the Action Network’s expanding ambitions
In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Patrick Keane, chief executive of the Action Network, which just completed a major deal in which it will be acquired by Danish sports betting media group Better Collective. Eric and Chris also discuss Verizon’s deal to sell its digital media assets to Apollo Global Management, Genius Sports’ furious run of dealmaking that includes a $200m agreement to acquire data tracking and visualization company Second Spectrum, new Covid-19 protocols in New York state that allow normal seating at outdoor stadiums for vaccinated fans, and recent turmoil surrounding the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers.
Sinclair heightens push for regional direct-to-consumer offering
Facing rising pressures both financially and from distributors, Sinclair Broadcast Group is accelerating its efforts to introduce a direct-to-consumer offering early next year for its regional sports content. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
APOS 2021 | Media leaders discuss turbulent transition from pay-TV to streaming era
Sports media industry leaders shared their insights on their own businesses and broader trends at the recent APOS 2021, the Asia-Pacific media industry summit.
Rachel Jacobson on the Drone Racing League’s future pathway
In this week's episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Rachel Jacobson, Drone Racing League president. Eric and Chris also discuss discuss the National Hockey League’s new, seven-year domestic rights agreement with Turner Sports, a new content and sponsorship agreement between Meadowlark Media and DraftKings, and the pending domestic rights renewals for England’s Premier League.