Premier Hockey Federation
PHF to stage Isobel Cup Playoffs in Florida, title game on ESPN2
The Premier Hockey Federation is staging its 2022 Isobel Cup Playoffs at AdventHealth Center Ice near Tampa Bay, Florida, on March 25-28, marking the first time that the women's ice hockey league will…
Carsten Koerl on Sportradar’s global business ambitions
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Carsten Koerl, Sportradar global chief executive. Fisher and Russo also discuss the demise of the split-season plan advocated by Major League Baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays, new funding rounds for non-fungible token (NFT) companies Autograph and Animoca Brands, historic investment into the Premier Hockey Federation, a large-scale betting pact between Fubo Gaming and two Texas-based pro soccer clubs, and a reimagined model of governance for US college sports.
Premier Hockey Federation “doubles down” with $25m investment, expansion plans
The Premier Hockey Federation has solidified its future by unveiling a $25m (€22m) investment from the league's Board of Governors in direct payments and benefits to its players over the next three years.
Nashville Sports Authority to explore local interest in women’s pro sports team
The Metro Nashville Sports Authority is ramping up its efforts to potentially bring a women's professional sports franchise to the Tennessee city.
Premier Hockey Federation secures US rights deal with ESPN+
The Premier Hockey Federation has secured a major boost by securing an exclusive United States rights deal with ESPN+, covering all 60 regular-season games, the Isobel Cup playoffs and other special events.
Tyler Tumminia on the rebranding and ascension of the Premier Hockey Federation
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Tyler Tumminia, commissioner of the Premier Hockey Federation. Eric and Chris also discuss major ticketing-related deals involving SeatGeek and Vivid Seats, the backing of LeBron James’ The SpringHill Company by a group of top-tier investors, and the completion of Arctos Sports Partners’ $3bn (€2.59bn) investment fund.
NWHL rebrands as Premier Hockey Federation
The National Women’s Hockey League has rebranded as the Premier Hockey Federation, introducing a name change and new logo ahead of the 2021-22 season.