League Sponsorship / TV Deal announced

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https://www.britishicehockey.co.uk/post ... 5_Z17GHo_g


Elite League chairman Tony Smith says they’ve always believed in the value of the product after Premier Sports were announced as the new sponsor.

The three-year deal sees the continuation of the working relationship they’ve had following recent coverage on Premier’s sister channel, FreeSports.

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Good News / Bad News

Good news about the sponsorship.
Bad news about confirming Aaron Murphy as commentator.

[Jayboy]

I love the fact we have a league sponsor now, and tied into a broadcasting company is even better, but I hope they freshen up the programing a bit, but the whole Aron Murphy 80's throwback cheesy cringe commentary is getting very tiresome..

Jayboy

[smbmetal]

I love the fact we have a league sponsor now, and tied into a broadcasting company is even better, but I hope they freshen up the programing a bit, but the whole Aron Murphy 80's throwback cheesy cringe commentary is getting very tiresome..

Jayboy

I think that is good news for the league. I remember reading at one point a few years ago that Tony said that clubs had to pay Freesports (or $ky) to get matches on the tv. Hopefully this deal will generate some revenue for the league. Premier sports is quite a niche product and channel so I think the potential for growth would be somewhat limited, but certainly better than no deal at all. I would have loved to seen it on $ky or even the BBC.

I'd agree that Mr Murphy's commentary is a little cringe worthy, but I can't deny the love of the game that he has which shows through. I'd hope Chris Ellis is still part of the broadcasting team too.

[TealSteeler]

Yeah apparently Ellis will still be involved as will Paul Adey.

[Richard Parker]

Although sometimes cringeworthy with some of his old-school sayings, Aaron Murphy is both a very knowledgeable and passionate commentator. He certainly knows what he is talking about. Always has time for fans of hockey as well. Great news for the league and I for one will look forward to the coverage.

[House_of_Steel]

I quite like Murphy, to each their own.

[Robert Mansell]

At least a certain estate agent is nowhere near it...

[Jayboy]

Him and Seth were way better than Murphy, on our commentary, but not sure he could remain neutral..

Jayboy

[Robert Mansell]

Him and Seth were way better than Murphy, on our commentary, but not sure he could remain neutral..

Jayboy

He doesn't like Premier/freesports been in his presence for that one....