When I chatted with the WABI-TV program director last season, it was
obvious that he wasn't going to start at a lower price or give a free
game, but it is easier to lower a price to get more viewers than raise
one to try to increase revenue.  It's also wise to get any kinks worked
out before offering the freebie ... and it appears this is just what
WABI-TV has done.

I also suggested, being in the WABI-TV viewing area, that his archives
viewing policy was too costly and too restrictive.  For example, about
the only reason I'd want the archives would be to watch Leveille's hat
trick about 14 times.  There must be some potential value in the
archives, because he went into a rant about protecting assets.

The archived games (or highlights, if that were done) may be an asset,
but IMHO would be worth about what I pay to watch his evening newscast
later on the PC (my time, no money).

cheers, wayne

Deron Treadwell wrote, in part,  on 11/22/2004 8:53 PM:

> I watched the second and third period via this web stream and I have
> to say I was pretty impressed.  My only other experience was watching
> a few UNH/Maine games streamed from NH Public Television, but this was
> actually almost as good as watching TV.
>
> However, I will not pay $15/game.  I'd pay a little more than that for
> a season pass, maybe $25.
>
> My $0.02.
>
> -Deron
>
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Chesley, Clair <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>     *To:* [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
>     *Sent:* Thursday, November 18, 2004 9:08 AM
>     *Subject:* Maine on the internet tomorrow
>
>
>
>     Just got this from: Black Bear Athletics
>     [[log in to unmask]]:
>
>
>
>     The 12th ranked Black Bears host Massachusetts in a rematch of
>     last year's historic Hockey East Championship Game at Alfond Arena
>     Friday night. WABI-TV5 will air the game live online and FREE for
>     all fans at www.watchmainesports.com <http://www.watchmainesports.com>
>
>
>
>     WABI is also telecasting the game live on Channel 5 in Bangor with
>     coverage at least as far south as Augusta.  Actually before cable
>     I got Channel 5 clear as a bell on my antenna in Richmond.
>
>
>
>     *GO BLUE!!!!*
>
>
>
>
>