In March 2015, the general managers of the National Hockey League met in Boca Raton, Florida to discuss potential changes to the game of hockey. At this annual meeting, the idea of a coach’s challenge was proposed—and that idea was recommended to the NHL and NHL Players Association competition committee. After their June meeting, the […]
In March 2012, dissatisfied hockey fans from the United States filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in New York against the National Hockey League (NHL) challenging the in-market blackouts that accompany all of the League’s subscription packages. The NHL’s predicament revolves around those fans accusing the NHL conspiring to overcharge consumers. Since the NHL has granted […]
As consumer demand to “cut the cord” grows, companies are scrambling to offer acceptable alternatives to the traditional cable bundle. While cable television is not necessarily phasing out, more companies are working to create alternatives. There are a myriad of options that allow viewers to watch their favorite movies and television shows without paying for […]
CapGeek was an essential tool for hockey followers. Created by Matthew Wuest, it was a website dedicated to tracking the status NHL teams’ salary caps, player contracts, and free agents. Prior to starting CapGeek, Wuest was a freelance hockey writer. Through numerous channels and sources, Wuest was able to collect extensive data in order to […]
Hockey has not quite caught on to the technology boom that is changing the way teams track their players’ progress. But that may change with new wearable technology specifically made for hockey that will debut at this year’s Body Sensors Network Conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The new tracking technology is being created […]
