Sportway, a pioneering media and broadcast company specializing in AI-driven productions, and New Zealand Ice Hockey, the national governing body for ice hockey, are proud to announce an innovative partnership poised to reshape the landscape of ice sports broadcasting in New Zealand.
This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the evolution of sports media, leveraging Sportway’s cutting-edge AI technology and New Zealand Ice Hockey’s passion for advancing the sport to deliver great broadcasts until at least 2028.
As part of this strategic alliance, Sportway will harness its state-of-the-art AI production capabilities to enhance the coverage and accessibility of ice hockey events throughout New Zealand. This will include live broadcasts and other Sportway products like Team Account, an automated coaching tool that will help player development in the country, and Follow Your Player, a newly launched product where any viewer can get the highlights of their favourite players gathered in one place.
“We are thrilled to join forces with New Zealand Ice Hockey to revolutionize the way ice sports are broadcast and experienced in New Zealand,” said Michael Craig, CEO and Partner at Sportway New Zealand. “At Sportway, we are passionate about leveraging technology to create next-generation sports content, and this partnership presents an exciting opportunity to showcase the excitement and intensity of ice hockey to fans across the country.”
“Our partnership with Sportway represents a bold step forward in our efforts to grow and promote ice hockey in New Zealand,” said Paris Heyd, General Manager at New Zealand Ice Hockey Federation. “We believe this will be a fruitful partnership, especially for our player development.”
Sportway, part of Sportway Media Group (https://sportwaymediagroup.com/) is a company engaged in the production and commercialization of media rights, also owning technology and software supporting streaming services, including AI production. Operating in thirteen countries with offices in Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki, Riga, Prague, Melbourne, and Auckland, Sportway Media Group is poised to stream over 250,000 events for the 24/25 season across various sports, solidifying its position as a leader in the industry.
