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Airborne Entertainment and NHL ICE Team Up to Bring Fans the Largest Offering of Officially Licensed Content for Mobile Phones
Wide-Reaching Partnership Will Provide Real-Time Game Alerts, Comprehensive
Video Highlight Package, Personalization Products, a New NHL Mobile Game and
More
MONTREAL and NEW YORK, Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Longtime partners Airborne
Entertainment and National Hockey League Interactive Cyber Enterprises (NHL
ICE) today announced a new, all-encompassing three-year agreement to offer
hockey fans the largest suite of officially licensed NHL themed wireless
products across all technologies in the mobile marketplace. The deal includes
an unprecedented amount of up-to-the-minute wireless content including
extensive real-time game alerts, detailed scoring summaries, granular stats
and a nightly stand-alone video highlight package. In addition, fans can
download a continually updated collection of personalization products such as
ringtones, ringbacks and wallpapers, as well as an official NHL mobile game,
NHL Power Shot Hockey 2. The content, grouped under the banner NHL Mobile, is
now available on Sprint Nextel and Bell Mobility as well as others, and is
slated to roll out across all major carriers throughout the NHL season.
"This new deal renews NHL ICE's faith in us, and ours in the future of
this great sport," said Andy Nulman, president of Airborne Entertainment and
an avid hockey player himself. "NHL Mobile showcases Airborne's expertise in
creating mobile entertainment that truly appeals to hockey fans, fans that are
unique in terms of dedication and knowledge about a sport. And with the NHL
now experiencing such a positive renaissance across the continent, we know
that this relationship is one that will thrive with more content and more
users as the months roll on."
NHL Mobile features a full suite of personalization products including
custom wallpapers for all 30 NHL teams, team ringtones and ringback tones that
capture the mood, sounds and attitude that hockey fans love. NHL Mobile also
delivers the excitement of every NHL game, with real-time SMS alerts and video
highlights taking fans to the game wherever they may be. In addition, the My
NHL Mobile application is a die-hard's dream, filled with scores, standings,
schedules, team reports and the deepest and most detailed stats available
anywhere. Fans from all over the world will know, from puck drop to the first
goal, who's winning and who's scoring all across the league.
"Airborne Entertainment is a company that understands the game like no
other, which is reflected in the quality and creativity of the products it has
developed with us," said Keith Ritter President, NHL ICE and Senior VP,
Business Development for the NHL. "Wireless has emerged as one of our fastest
growing sectors and it was important for us to offer our fans the best in
mobile entertainment to enhance their experience, which is why we are
extremely pleased to be working with Airborne again."
In addition to personalization and information products, Airborne
Entertainment has created an action-packed mobile sports game, Power Shot
Hockey 2. Players can choose their favorite NHL team then hit the ice to
outplay their opponent in this blazing three-on-three challenge. Power Shot
Hockey 2 boasts end to end action right from the opening face-off Its
realistic gameplay includes shooting, passing, fluid player control and shot
animation, multiple game modes, variable gameplay options and the much feared
PowerShot.
For more information on how to access the content, please visit:
http://www.airborne-e.com/website/NHLWireless/mobile.php
About Airborne Entertainment Inc.
Airborne Entertainment, a subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd., is a leading
provider and publisher of premier mobile entertainment content and
applications, including games, images, video, ringtones, ringbacktones and
informational content. Airborne's product portfolio consists of original and
branded properties including, Family Guy(TM), Donald Trump's Real Estate
Tycoon(TM), Speed TV Mobile(TM) and Maxim ToGo(TM). Airborne's products are
available across wireless carriers in North America and Europe and the company
provides retailers and branded destinations the ability to reach mobile
consumers directly via premium and promotional channels. For more
information, visit www.airborne-e.com.
SOURCE Airborne Entertainment Inc.
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