The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has just made a groundbreaking announcement - a broadcasting deal with the Women’s Sports Network (WSN), marking WSN as the league’s very first national media partner in the US.
📋 Highlights of the Agreement:
- WSN will bring extensive live coverage of PWHL games, spanning both the regular season and post-season.
- This partnership positions WSN as the premier broadcasting ally for PWHL stateside.
- The collaboration stemmed from the connection facilitated by none other than Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss, notable members of the league’s advisory board.
🔍 Context: This collaboration with WSN propels the PWHL into a league of distinguished partners, aligning them with top-notch entities like the LPGA, NWSL, and WSL. Launched in 2020, WSN stands out as a dedicated 24-hour streaming channel spotlighting women’s sports, backed by Fast Studios.
💬 PWHL’s Enthusiastic Response:
In the words of Amy Scheer, PWHL’s Senior VP of Business Operations:
“The PWHL is young and vibrant, with world-class athletes and compelling stories. We trust WSN to showcase these narratives exceptionally well. This partnership connects PWHL’s games and content with WSN’s growing audience, creating a go-to destination for comprehensive coverage of our sport and league.”
📺 Up Next: WSN has already kicked off its coverage by airing the clash between PWHL Boston and PWHL Toronto on the 14th of February.
🔍 Further Reading:
- PWHL’s debut game drew a staggering 2.9 million viewers in Canada across CBC, Sportsnet, and TSN.
- The PWHL recently set an attendance record for a professional women’s ice hockey game.
- Women’s Sports Network appoints Carol Stiff as President, among other updates.
- Discover how WSN plans to offer unique coverage of female athletes, providing a fresh perspective.
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Exciting times ahead for PWHL and WSN, as women’s hockey takes center stage in the US! 🚀🏒 #PWHL #WSN #WomenInSport #SportsBroadcasting #CollaborationGoals 👩👩👧👧📺
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