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Edgio Successfully Streams More Than 2200 Live Events Per Year for the Canadian Hockey League

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Edgio, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGIO ), the platform of choice for speed, security and simplicity at the edge, today formally announced its collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) to provide an integrated platform for the delivery of live and on-demand hockey games broadcasts across Canada.

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  • Edgio, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGIO ), the platform of choice for speed, security and simplicity at the edge, today formally announced its collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) to provide an integrated platform for the delivery of live and on-demand hockey games broadcasts across Canada.
  • Edgio enabled the CHL to streamline video workflows to a single, integrated platform for encoding, storage, delivery, and personalization.
  • The fully cloud-based solution enables the CHL to orchestrate content workflows from disparate locations, and deliver a world-class user experience to its viewers.
  • “The CHL is thrilled to be partnering with Edgio to enhance the delivery of live broadcasts of events and hockey games to viewers worldwide on CHL TV,” said John McCauley, CHL Vice President of Marketing and Media.

NHL Players Invest in Groundbreaking Technology

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Amongst them Geltis AB and a group of NHL players, including Auston Matthews, Mikael Backlund, Shane Wright, Nicklas Backstrom, Henrik Zetterberg, and Niklas Kronwall.

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  • Amongst them Geltis AB and a group of NHL players, including Auston Matthews, Mikael Backlund, Shane Wright, Nicklas Backstrom, Henrik Zetterberg, and Niklas Kronwall.
  • $1 MUSD) was completed to further promote the I2 Blade Holder, following the incredible user feedback from professional players, skating coaches and top officials.
  • The off-ice training roller is considered the best off-ice skating product on the market and is currently used by over 300 NHL players.
  • "The tremendous feedback we have on all levels supports the research that the I2 Blade Holder can become the new standard in hockey, revolutionizing the way hockey players skate."

ICE District Welcomes Loblaws City Market to Canada’s Largest Sports and Entertainment District

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICE District is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Loblaws City Market, a highly anticipated tenant for Canadas largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district.

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  • EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICE District is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Loblaws City Market, a highly anticipated tenant for Canadas largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district.
  • The ICE District Loblaws City Market will serve the downtown Edmonton core and ICE District residents with a world-class shopping experience, from delicious ready-to-go meals from their Mealtime Marketplace to the fresh produce and consumer packaged goods the Loblaws brand is famous for.
  • ICE District has already played a key role in North Americas most successful post-pandemic return to the workplace and downtown core, and we couldnt be happier to see the doors officially open at ICE District Loblaws City Market.
  • ICE District is the largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district inCanadaand is delivering an energy and feeling unlike anythingEdmontonhas seen before.

ICE District Celebrates Official Grand Opening of ICE District Plaza

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Friday, October 14, 2022

With the pandemic pause behind us, ICE District businesses welcoming their employees back to the workplace, and ICE District Plaza officially open to the publicDaryls vision of creating a social and cultural epicenter for all Edmontonians has been realized.

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  • With the pandemic pause behind us, ICE District businesses welcoming their employees back to the workplace, and ICE District Plaza officially open to the publicDaryls vision of creating a social and cultural epicenter for all Edmontonians has been realized.
  • The grand opening celebrations will begin at 4:00 PM MT with ticket giveaways and activities, and run until the Oilers-Flames game starts, with ICE District Plaza hosting the official watch party for the game.
  • The opening of ICE District Plaza, and ICE District as a whole, is a milestone for the city of Edmonton and its downtown core.
  • It is an extremely exciting time for downtown Edmonton and the official opening of ICE District Plaza is only the beginning, added Mr. Ballantyne.

ESET and Calgary Flames Sign Multi-Year Partnership

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global digital security leader, ESET, announced a new multi-year partnership with the Calgary Flames. Starting tomorrow, as the puck drops for the first time this season in the Scotiabank Saddledome, ESET will be featured on the ice as one of the Proud Partners of the team.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, global digital security leader, ESET, announced a new multi-year partnership with the Calgary Flames.
  • We are proud to be part of this rich tradition by partnering with the Flames," said Bob Bonneau, Country Manager for Canada at ESET.
  • As part of the deal, ESET will receive significant brand exposure on Flames home game broadcasts via a corner in-ice brand position and commercials airing on SportsNet during game broadcasts.
  • Fans attending AHL-affiliate the Calgary Wranglers and the WHL Calgary Hitmen games will also experience the ESET partnership.

Days Inns - Canada Teamed Up with XMC to Create an Interactive Experience for Hockey Fans

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

"To drive awareness for the Days Inn brand, we created an interactive activation that sparks curiosity and wonder.

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  • "To drive awareness for the Days Inn brand, we created an interactive activation that sparks curiosity and wonder.
  • "These events gave us the unique opportunity to connect with CHL fans from near and far while showcasing our brand," said Ally Wesson, Vice President of Marketing, Days Inns - Canada.
  • About Days Inns - Canada: Part of Realstar Hospitality , Days Inns Canada is one of the country's leading hotel chains with over 105 independently owned and operated properties and over 8,345 rooms.
  • About the Canadian Hockey League: The Canadian Hockey League is the world's largest development hockey league, with 52 Canadian and eight American teams participating in the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and Western Hockey League.

CoinSmart Announces Increase in Key Performance Metrics

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Monday, February 7, 2022

The platform saw an overall retail and OTC volume increase of 52.6% from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021 as well as an increase in registered users of 10.6% during the same timeframe.

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  • The platform saw an overall retail and OTC volume increase of 52.6% from Q3 2021 to Q4 2021 as well as an increase in registered users of 10.6% during the same timeframe.
  • OTC revenues rose by 124.47% in Q4 2021 compared to Q3 2021, and CAD ETH trading volumes saw an increase of 55.56%.
  • This is an indication that CoinSmart's business model is well-suited to periods of market volatility in the overall crypto market.
  • "We started CoinSmart with the mission to open up digital asset investing to all Canadians, with a platform specifically designed to provide a transparent and secure investing environment," said Justin Hartzman, co-founder and CEO of CoinSmart.

AGF Management Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Mutual fund gross sales of $914 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, an improvement of 35% year-over-year

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  • Mutual fund gross sales of $914 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, an improvement of 35% year-over-year
    AGF Management Limited (AGF or the Company) (TSX: AGF.B) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2021.
  • AGF reported total assets under management and fee-earning assets1 of$42.6 billioncompared to$43.4 billionas at August 31, 2021 and $38.3 billion as at November 30, 2020.
  • AGFs mutual fund gross sales were $914 million for the quarter compared to $679 million in the comparative period, a 35% improvement year over year.
  • The continued trend of net sales, combined with improved financial results, resulted in higher variable selling, general and administrative costs in the three and twelve months ended November 30, 2021.

WHL Announces New Partnership With Westland Insurance

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

Fans can look forward to Westland Insurance game nights in select WHL markets, as well as digital contesting on social media in the new year.

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  • Fans can look forward to Westland Insurance game nights in select WHL markets, as well as digital contesting on social media in the new year.
  • The WHL is proud to partner with Westland Insurance, commented WHL Commissioner Ron Robison.
  • Together with Westland Insurance, the WHL will continue to support the social, cultural, and economic fabric of every community in which we work and play.
  • Westland is thrilled to partner with the WHL for the upcoming season, said Jamie Lyons, President and COO for Westland Insurance.

HockeyTech and the CHL extend their technology partnership with a multi-year agreement

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HockeyTech and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced a multi-year extension of their technology partnership, providing the CHL with digital tools to enhance operations and fan engagement.

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  • WATERLOO, Ontario, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HockeyTech and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced a multi-year extension of their technology partnership, providing the CHL with digital tools to enhance operations and fan engagement.
  • "We are excited to expand our long-term partnership with the CHL," said HockeyTech President, Stewart Zimmel.
  • The Canadian Hockey League is the world's largest development hockey league with 52 Canadian and eight American teams participating in the Ontario Hockey League, Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and Western Hockey League.
  • The CHL supplies more players to the National Hockey League and U SPORTS than any other league.