NHL Opens Innovation Lab Powered by Verizon | PRESS RELEASE

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The National Hockey League (NHL), in partnership with Verizon and the New Jersey Devils, today announced the opening of the NHL Innovation Lab powered by Verizon, a simulated arena environment that will help the League office and its technology partners create, develop and enhance tools for use by venue and hockey operations staff, as well as game officials, coaches and players.

Located inside Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, the NHL Innovation Lab represents the next phase of the League’s technology strategy and builds on its long-standing relationship with Verizon, the Official 5G Partner of the NHL. The NHL Innovation Lab will serve as a centralized space to explore practical applications of emerging technologies that support on-ice performance, game operations and fan engagement. In parallel with the development and build-out of the NHL Innovation Lab, the League will test several new initiatives in and around the Prudential Center’s adjacent practice rink – the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House.

“We’re incredibly proud to continue investing in innovation that strengthens our game and supports its long-term growth,” said Dave Lehanski, NHL Executive Vice President, Business Development and Innovation. “The NHL Innovation Lab powered by Verizon is an important next chapter in our technology and innovation journey. We continue to be committed to leveraging new and emerging technology to benefit every aspect of our game, and the NHL Innovation Lab gives us the ability to test, validate and refine new technology on the ice, in real game environments, all year round right in our own backyard.”

“This innovation lab is the next phase of our long-standing partnership with the NHL, allowing us to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the ice, in the arena, and for the fans,” said Kyle Malady, CEO, Verizon Business. “By deploying Verizon’s Private 5G Wireless Network and Secure Cloud Interconnect (SCI) solutions, we…

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