Pointstreak Extends Agreement with the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association

Aug 16, 2013

August 16, 2013

Toronto, ON – Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. and the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association (Norges Ishockeyforbund - NIHF) are pleased to announce they have extended a long-term agreement. This agreement will see Pointstreak provide real-time scoring, official statistics and league administrative services to the top Norwegian league, GET-Ligaen as well as the Norwegian National Team programs. 

Jon Haukeland, General Secretary of the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association commented, “We are extremely pleased to be continuing our cooperation with Pointstreak as our online statistics provider. Their professionalism and the quality of service ensure that our top league is presented in the best possible way to our fans and media, enhancing the status of hockey in the stiff domestic competition for attention in a country where skiing and football are the dominating sports. We look forward to a continued successful partnership with Poinstreak.”

Igor Kuperman, Pointstreak’s Vice President of European Operations commented, "We are extremely happy to extend our partnership with the Norwegian Ice Hockey Association for the next five years. This was our first professional league deal in Scandinavia which has represented a breakthrough in Northern Europe, the hotbed of hockey. In addition to the other Central European professional leagues already serviced by Pointstreak, Norwegian GET-Ligaen enhances our profile in the international marketplace as the official real-time statistics provider of choice.”

About Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc.:

Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc.'s mission is to provide innovative technologies to enhance the experience of the global sports community.

Specialized for the needs of sports organizations such as leagues, teams, associations and governing bodies, Pointstreak's solutions streamline operations and improve the experience of sports participants, fans and media. Pointstreak has three broad divisions: League & Team Management Solutions (brands: Pointstreak Stats - real-time league statistics system; Pointstreak Registration - online registration system; Pointstreak Sites - website content management system), Electronic Raffle System (brand: Pointstreak 5050) and Athlete Performance, Development & Promotion (brand: Pointstreak Performance).

More information about Pointstreak Sports Technologies Inc. can be found at www.pointstreak.com or through the dedicated product information website www.pointstreaksolutions.com.

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About Norwegian Ice Hockey Association (Norges Ishockeyforbund - NIHF):

Norwegian hockey has a rich almost century-long hockey history and traditions. The Norwegian Ice Hockey Association is one the oldest hockey organizations in Europe which was formed in 1934 and is a governing body of all hockey activities in the country. The top league, GET-Ligaen, currently consists of 10 teams and is one of the best professional hockey leagues in Europe.

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