ACCESS TO BROADCAST SEMI-FINALS

Press Release

Access Communications Co-operative is pleased to announce that it will broadcast the semi-final games of the 2012 RBC Cup live on Saturday, May 12, 2012 on its community programming channels, Access7. In partnership with Hockey Canada and FASTHockey, Access7 viewers can catch all the excitement of this live coverage from the Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt.

Semi-final Game 1 - 2:00 pm

Semi-final Game 2 - 6:30 pm.

Access Communications is a proud supporter of Junior A hockey in Saskatchewan working with the SJHL to help fans follow their favourite teams. Access7 broadcasts live game action as well as with the weekly program SJ This Week available to Access7 viewers across the province. Since 1971, teams from across Canada have fought for the National Junior A Championship. This season, more than 140 teams from 10 leagues from across Canada played for the right to take to the ice at the 2012 RBC Cup. Host team and winner of the 2012 Anavet Cup, the Humboldt Broncos are past winners of the RBC Cup.

"Access is pleased to continue our support of Saskatchewan junior hockey right up to the RBC Cup semi-finals," Access CEO Jim Deane said. "We’re grateful to Hockey Canada and FASTHockey for working with Access to bring great hockey action to our viewers."

Access7 generates thousands of truly local first-run programming hours each year in over 80 communities across Saskatchewan. For a schedule of sports programming broadcast by Access7, visit www.myaccess.ca and click on ‘Access7’. Access Communications is a 100% Saskatchewan-owned non-profit co-operative that is committed to providing exceptional communications and entertainment services. We’re also committed to being a part of the communities we live in, reinvesting 100% of our earnings into the over 200 communities we are privileged to serve.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)