Viking Cup International Hockey Tournament to Webcast All Games

Organizers of the Viking Cup 25th Anniversary International Hockey Tournament have selected TheWebVideo as Webcast partner for the 2006 Viking Cup. Viking Cup 2006 to feature comprehensive online hockey package including videos of each game, video highlights, contests and Subscription Services.

Edmonton, Alberta (PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- TheWebVideo.com, a leading online TV-on-demand and Internet communications company, today announced an exclusive deal with the Viking Cup Hockey Tournament, the tournament governing body and host one of the most influential amateur hockey event.

"This relationship brings together the pinnacle of amateur hockey and the acclaimed TheWebVideo brand to create an unprecedented experience for passionate hockey fans around the world," said Julien Lambert, CEO, TheWebVideo Ltd. "Marketing and sponsorship packages available also allow TheWebVideo to demonstrate its ability to deliver on advertisers' goals by reaching their targeted audiences with creative, relevant and compelling solutions."

"The Viking Cup is very pleased to announce this latest relationship for its flagship competition with TheWebVideo, said Viking Cup Communication Shauna Feth. "Together with TheWebVideo, we are very much looking forward to keeping the high level amateur and university hockey fans throughout the world online for the 26 games of this year's tournament."
Considered a model of excellence that sets an example to hockey players worldwide, some 310 Viking Cup alumni have been drafted into the NHL.

This number includes such superstars as Dominek Hasek, Robert Holik, Sergei Brylin, Darius Kasparaitis, Zigmund Palfy, David Tanabe, Olli Jokinen and Mike Comrie.

Over 60,000 fans in the stands, millions of TV viewers, thousands of internet Webcast viewers, scouts from every NHL club, scouts from many Western Canadian Junior clubs, scouts from college and university clubs, numerous media representatives, and dignitaries from Consulates and Embassies are expected to crowd into the Camrose, Alberta, Max McLean Arena to enjoy Viking Cup 2006.

26 Matches, 2 Stadiums, One Global Stage

Through the 10 day tournament, fans can either watch each game in their entirety or choose to view their favorite moments from an index list. Additional content will be rolled out, including the Goal of the Tournament, additional exclusive star and coach interviews.
Online fans will also be able to see the Tournament's sponsors videos and participate to contests.

This year's Viking Cup will include the U18 teams from Finland, Slovakia, Switzerland and Germany, USA All Stars, Northern Alberta and Southern Alberta AJHL All Star Teams.

About TheWebVideo
TheWebVideo features 9 video-on-demand channels including health, travel, politics, technology, business, etc. The Web Video Ltd. also owns and operates its own television studio in downtown Edmonton, where interviews with news makers are conducted.

TheWebVideo.com is expanding progressively with the growing interest in online video-on-demand. With over 200,000 people watching the videos each month, TheWebVideo.com offers advertisers a highly sought after audience with above average residual income demographics. Currently, TheWebVideo’s clients include manufacturers, major advertising firms, government departments, non-profit agencies, medical, political and travel associations to name a few.

For more information please contact
Julien Lambert
TheWebVideo.com

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