SPORTSNET PLUGS IN HOCKEY UNIVERSE WITH THE HOCKEYCENTRAL APP FOR THE BLACKBERRY PLAYBOOK

Hockeycentral App offers up-to-the-minute hockey news, stats and analysis

TORONTO (April 20, 2011) – Rogers Sportsnet will present hockey fans the ultimate digital companion with the introduction of the Hockeycentral App for the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet, powered by sportsnet.ca, which is now available today on BlackBerry App World™.

The Hockeycentral App is specifically designed to keep NHL fans connected for all scores, stats and breaking news on Twitter from the Hockeycentral panel, as well as insider posts and blogs. The App will offer the most comprehensive coverage throughout the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The BlackBerry PlayBook is the world’s first and only professional-grade tablet, packed with best in class features such as a 1GHz dual core processor, dual-facing cameras with HD video recording capability, and the new BlackBerry® Tablet OS, all wrapped up in a stunning 7-inch, ultra portable design. BlackBerry PlayBook owners can download the Hockeycentral App for free from BlackBerry App World(www.blackberry.com/appworld).

“As a frontrunner in the digital world, Rogers Sportsnet is always looking to better engage our hockey fans more closely with the game”, said Scott Moore, President, Rogers Broadcasting. “Our Hockeycentral App for the BlackBerry PlayBook will enhance the viewer’s experience with a premiere resource for NHL news, stats and informative opinions from the top hockey analysts in the business.”

"With its rich multi-media capabilities, best-in-class browsing experience, true multi-tasking and high performance processing, the BlackBerry PlayBook is a natural choice for sports fans who want to have access to a wealth of content and rich media at their fingertips,” said Tyler Lessard, VP Global Alliances & Developer Relations, Research In Motion. “With the new Hockeycentral app from Rogers Sportsnet, fans can easily access all of the latest scores and information from one central source. We're thrilled to see Rogers Sportsnet embracing the BlackBerry PlayBook and offering fans a great new way to stay in the know."

For all the scores, highlights, breaking news and inside stories from the NHL, tune in to Hockeycentral, Sportsnet Connected and visit www.sportsnet.ca.

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