TORONTO, ON (May 1, 2024) – LiveBarn, the leading provider of live and on-demand streaming for amateur sports, and the Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) today announced a new long-term partnership.
Under the terms of the agreement, LiveBarn will be the exclusive Live Streaming partner of the NOHA, ensuring families and fans can watch all league games live and on-demand from anywhere they choose. Subscribers to LiveBarn will also be able to utilize a growing suite of additional technology. LiveBarn features such as live tagging and player analysis were designed with player development and advancement in mind.
"Partnering with LiveBarn marks an exciting chapter for the Northern Ontario Hockey Association, bringing our hockey community closer together," said Jason Marchand, Executive Director of the NOHA. "This partnership ensures that every player’s family and their fans can participate in the thrill of the game, regardless of geographical barriers. Together with LiveBarn, we're committed to enriching the hockey experience and strengthening bonds within our hockey family."
"LiveBarn is thrilled to partner with the Northern Ontario Hockey Association. The NOHA holds even more significance for me, having grown up in North Bay and having been a part of the NOHA until I left to play College Hockey," said Ray Giroux, LiveBarn's Chief Operating Officer. "Together with the NOHA, we're excited to elevate the hockey experience and create unforgettable moments for everyone involved. This collaboration underscores our commitment to expanding access to the game, empowering players, families, and fans across Northern Ontario to stay connected and engaged with our entire network."
LiveBarn subscribers can sign up to watch NOHA events via monthly or annual plans and watch games on any device, including IOS and Android apps. NOHA players will have access to LiveBarn’s new player analysis feature, which, in partnership with Sportlogiq, brings the same AI and computer vision technology provided to NHL teams. Coaches and parents will be able to live tag and bookmark events while at games, saving time and capturing teaching moments by creating an auto generated video of all live tags.
About LiveBarn
LiveBarn is the industry leader in youth and amateur sports broadcasting. Livestreaming from over 4,000 playing surfaces across the U.S. and Canada, LiveBarn offers live and on-demand replays of hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, swimming, and gymnastics events. LiveBarn’s features include unlimited downloads & highlight sharing, as well as Live Tagging and Hockey Player Analysis. LiveBarn was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Montreal. For more information, visit livebarn.com.
About the Northern Ontario Hockey Association
The Northern Ontario Hockey Association (NOHA) is the governing body for amateur hockey in Northern Ontario. Affiliated with Hockey Canada, the NOHA is dedicated to promoting and developing hockey excellence at all levels while fostering a love for the sport within local communities. With a focus on player development, sportsmanship, and community engagement, the NOHA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and inclusivity in the pursuit of hockey excellence. For more information, visit https://www.noha-hockey.ca
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For more information, please contact:
Andrew Findlater
SELECT Public Relations for LiveBarn
(647) 444-1197
