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Pro Hockey Weekly

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Coming this fall (September 18th) is a new hockey show called Pro Hockey Weekly. Created by the producers of Hockey Fantasy Facts (HFF), which was one of the highest rated hockey shows on the internet. Pro Hockey Weekly picks up where HFF left off. But Pro Hockey Weekly and its related website Prohockeyweekly.com promises to bring you even further inside the world of pro hockey. Like HFF each hour plus show will be packed with top-notch hockey information. Each show will feature clips from Darryl’s interviews with hockey greats such as Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Patrick Kane. As well as complete coverage of the top Canadian Hockey League teams from across Canada and the best of America’s NCAA hockey programs as well. So join Darryl and Gary Heikkila each Friday night at 10 pm (eastern US) as they discuss the world of Pro Hockey.

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Alexander Ovechkin To Be Profiled on ESPN’s E:60

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

April 15, 2009

NHL Star Alexander Ovechkin To Be Profiled on ESPN’s E:60

ESPN’s award-winning primetime newsmagazine E:60 will profile National Hockey League star Alexander Ovechkin in the episode airing Tuesday, April 21, at 7 p.m. ET. The program, which launched in October 2007, combines investigative reporting, in-depth profiles of intriguing sports personalities and features on emerging star athletes. These stories are presented in a fresh and innovative format that incorporates producer/correspondent meetings.

Ovechkin is electrifying, eccentric and a highlight reel waiting to explode. The reigning MVP, Ovechkin has taken the NHL by storm since bursting onto the scene in 2005. With his hot shot and even hotter persona, the Washington Capitals left winger is already being mentioned as a potential all-time great player.

E:60’s Rachel Nichols has an all access pass inside the life of this megawatt hockey god who is equal parts everyman, equal parts rock star. In this revealing portrait, viewers see what makes Ovie run 100 miles per hour on and off the ice: his unabashed joy and enthusiasm, his love of fast cars, his simmering rivalry with the other name on the NHL’s marquee, Sidney Crosby, his hell bent for leather style of play that leaves defensemen swiveling their heads, and his burning desire to turn the nation’s capital into a hockey mad city.

The Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky, NBA star LeBron James, Caps owner Ted Leonsis and iconic hockey commentator Don Cherry are among the voices in the feature.

Click here for all E:60 features.

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FSTA Award Nominations

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
The Fantasy Sports Trade Association (FSTA) has nominated the Fantasy Sport Channel for not one but two of its annual Industry Recognition Awards.  Winners will be announced January 27 at the FSTA Business Conference & Research Symposium in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.

“With 20 million who play fantasy sport league-type contests in North America, the total market size is estimated at more than $1.5 billion, including sponsorships, endorsements, contest management and advertising,” the FSTA reports.

Launched in September, BlogTalkRadio’s Fantasy Sports Channel features seven hours of live, continuous, original fantasy-sports radio Monday through Friday, and nine hours on Sunday.

The hockey show I co-host with Gary Heikkila called “Fantasy Hockey Facts” is one of three hockey shows on this network of 40 shows and is currently its highest rated hockey show.

I also write NHL prospect analysis for RotoWire and as part of this company of 100 plus writers and editors I have contributed to the body of work which has also been nominated for two FSTA awards. 

2008 FSTA Awards Nominees

Specialty Products or Services: This is a company award and will recognize the member company with the best combination of service, high quality products, and innovation. The products should be designed to enhance a fantasy sport experience and may include companies supplying trophies, rings, draft boards, mock drafts, promotional items, etc.

Best Podcast: This award will recognize the website with the best combination of information and presentation using Podcasts.

  • BlogTalkRadio: The Fantasy Sports Channel (FB,BB,Baseball,H): The first radio channel devoted entirely to fantasy sports (all sports checked above plus racing and golf coming soon). The FSC provides fantasy sports advice, news and commentary 24 hours a day with at least 8 hours a day of live, continuous, interactive programming. We currently stream over 40 shows in our inaugural season. Listeners can participate in chat rooms during the shows or elect to call in to the show and participate with the hosts. There isn’t another single web site on the internet that provides more FREE fantasy sports advice and content from more proven experts. Major industry experts along with up and comers have all joined forces to create a one stop shop at no charge to the fantasy sports channel audience. Truly one of the most valuable fantasy sports tools on the web or any other media outlet.

Best Online Content Service: This award will be presented to the company with the best online information service to enhance a fantasy participant’s experience. The online service should demonstrate expert fantasy knowledge and a unique and creative ability to support and engage the user.

Best Blog: This award will recognize the website with the best combination of information and presentation in a Blog

  • RotoWire.com: RotoWire.com is the oldest and largest independently owned fantasy sports and specializes in fantasy sports content and is one of the few sites charging a premium for this information with a $59.99 annual fee. RotoWire.com features 24/7 player news, customized projections, free draft software, wireless alerts and email news flashes for MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, college football and basketball, golf, auto racing and international soccer.

In addition BlogTalkRadio’s The Fantasy Sports Channel has been picked up by AOL’s Shoutcast.  The FSC can now be heard live on www.shoutcast.com, an AOL company. 

 

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