People in the United States don't watch a lot of professional hockey. Viewership got so bad for the NHL after the lockout that ESPN dropped the rights and many games were broadcast on the Outdoor Life Network. Confusing for a number of reasons, many of which center around the fact that the NHL has very little to do with outdoor life. The NHL being broadcast alongside such riveting sports as hunting and fishing signaled a low point for the league. Not to say that there is anything wrong with fishing, but if you're sitting around your house watching it, maybe you should question some of the decisions you've made in your life that have brought you to this sad little moment.
Part of the cause of the decline of NHL viewership in America can be attributed to the fact that it is very hard to find a game on TV. Marquee matchups are often not broadcast nationwide, and anyone not living close to their favorite team might not be able to see the games. Joost and the NHL have recognized this niche, and are jumping on it. Beginning with the start of the 2007 Stanley Cup Final Joost will broadcast the games for free on the Joost Distribution platform. The games will be broadcast in full (on a delay) and highlights will also be available. As an added bonus, many of the best games from NHL past will be available to watch.
So any Americans -- ok, let's face it; any Canadians living in the US -- jonesing for their NHL fix should get a Joost invite and get in on the free NHL action. Or move home. Or watch fishing and place yourself into an boredom-induced coma. Come on, seriosuly? People watch fishing?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
5-01-2007 @ 5:55PM
Kenneth said...
An invite would be much appreciated here. Please invite me. Thanks!
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5-01-2007 @ 5:55PM
Cash said...
I would appreciate one of your invites
cashantonio@gmail.com
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5-01-2007 @ 5:55PM
Tommaso said...
WOW!!!!!
please invite me!!!!
tommax1083@gmail.com
thanks!!
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5-01-2007 @ 9:20PM
Chris Capezzera said...
Sweet!!!!! Would someone please send me an invite?
This could be awesome.
c_capezzera@bellsouth.net
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5-01-2007 @ 9:55PM
Enzo said...
I would REALLY like an invite. Could someone email one to waynesnews AT gmail.com ?
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5-01-2007 @ 9:56PM
poop said...
uhmmm another cause for NHL's lack of viewers is that hockey sucks
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5-01-2007 @ 10:07PM
Jameson said...
If there are any still available I would appreciate the chance to use what seems like a great program
evilevilmonkeys@gmail.com
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5-01-2007 @ 10:07PM
Cash said...
Thanks I got an Invite
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5-01-2007 @ 11:40PM
Michael said...
My Cable Company does not offer the Outdoor Netowrk so I have not seen game in a long time, I'm stuck reading about what append.
I would really love an invite if anyone has one available!!!
mnoga_at_realdimensions_com
Thanks!!!
Michael
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5-01-2007 @ 11:40PM
mark said...
if someone could send an invite my way. thanks in advance.
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5-01-2007 @ 11:40PM
Michael said...
My Cable Company does not offer the Outdoor Network so I have not seen game in a long time, I'm stuck reading about what happend.
I would really love an invite if anyone has one available!!!
mnoga_at_realdimensions_com
Thanks!!!
Michael
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5-01-2007 @ 11:40PM
mark said...
if someone could send an invite my way, thanks.
mchiasson15@cox.net
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5-01-2007 @ 11:40PM
Theduder said...
Can I please get an invite? I've been trying all day :(
theduder2005 (at) gmail
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5-02-2007 @ 8:45AM
Bart Nieboer said...
Could someone please invite me to Joost.
Thanks,
regards,
Bart
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5-02-2007 @ 8:45AM
Michael Westermann said...
I'd love to get an invite if possible!
Thanks for all of the great information!
mwestermann@morpace.com
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5-02-2007 @ 8:46AM
TV Genius is a Dumb ass said...
hey hit me up with an invite too
fleury29 at gmail dot com
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5-02-2007 @ 8:46AM
alvarius said...
Please invite me to Joost
much thanks
wolfdangler@hotmail.com
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5-02-2007 @ 8:46AM
Dariusz said...
Can anyone send me an invitation, too?
blank-tom@gmx.net
Thanks,
Dariusz
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5-02-2007 @ 8:46AM
G-Rad said...
invite joost needs me....or i need joost
Johhnyboy (at) gmail
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5-02-2007 @ 8:46AM
Jimmy Sailo said...
Can I have an invite too? :)
my mail id is: jim.sailo@gmail.com
Thanks :)
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