The National Hockey League started utilizing video review in 1991 in an effort to resolve questionable goals. Originally, goal judges in each arena reviewed the disputed goals. In 2003, the NHL created a “Situation Room,” which resides in Toronto’s Air Canada Centre, to give league officials a singular location to monitor every game and review […]
Last fall Yahoo streamed a Jaguars vs. Bills game in London that reportedly achieved 15.2 million unique viewers. Today, Yahoo decided to build off this digital success by announcing a deal with the National Hockey League where it will deliver live, out-of-market games for free. Get The Latest Sports Tech News In Your Inbox! Starting tomorrow, […]
February 1st marked the official launch of MLB Advanced Media’s (MLBAM) overhaul of the National Hockey League’s website and applications. MLBAM president and CEO Bob Bowman and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman presented the digital platforms created by the partnership between MLBAM and the NHL at the NHL All Star Weekend in Nashville, the weekend prior […]
With technology and social media being an integral part of our daily routines, it has become a challenge for teams to keep fans engaged at games. To combat this trend the Ottawa Senators announced a partnership with IBM to gain a deeper understanding of their fans in order to build a more engaging experience. IBM Behavior Based Fan […]
Garmatex Technologies, Inc., a company at the forefront of intelligent fabric and apparel solutions, announced a partnership with BASE360 Inc., a manufacturer of safety products for sports, founded after a youth hockey player suffered a life-threatening injury from a skate laceration. The partnership hopes to prevent injuries, which have become all too common, with a […]
