B2 Networks to Broadcast Pre-Olympic Women's Wrestling Meet Meet Marks the Second Women's Wrestling Event Broadcast Live on B2 Networks

MARQUETTE, MI - B2 Networks announced today it will broadcast the second women's wrestling event in the history of the company, a pre-Olympic match featuring the United States Olympic Education Center
(USOEC) and Oklahoma City University.

The meet, will take place in the Vandament Arena on the campus Northern Michigan University and can be seen live via the world's premier broadband broadcaster on Friday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. (EST).

"This dual will serve as a final preparation contest for the championship season which starts in January 2008 heading into the Olympic Trials in mid-June 2008," stated Shannyn J. Gillespie, USOEC Head Coach. 

"We are looking forward for the opportunity to compete against the Olympic Education Center," stated Archie Randall, Oklahoma City Head Coach. "It gives us a measuring stick as to where our squad is at this time of year, especially on our technique level."

The USOEC vs. Oklahoma City University dual will be available for viewing by a worldwide audience. The live meet will be aired through the USOEC's website (http://webb.nmu.edu/SportsUSOEC/), Oklahoma City University's website (http://www.ocusports.com)as well as B2 Networks website at(http://www.b2tv.com) 

Click here to view USOEC vs. Oklahoma City Univ. women's dual meet

Fans wanting to watch women's wrestling via B2 Networks will need a high-speed Internet connection and a current version of Microsoft Windows Media Player. Access to all bouts of the dual meet will be made available for $6 (US).

"It is always special when B2 Networks has the opportunity to broadcast Olympic-style competition to the world," stated Richard Brosal, B2 Networks Executive Vice President for Business Operations and Marketing. 

"It is exciting to be able to increase exposure of this great sport by providing live action of two outstanding women's wrestling teams to the sport's many fans."

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and pay-per-view broadcasting systems. Our worldwide network of arenas, stadiums, local venues and data centers are currently in use to distribute live sports and events to personal computers, television screens, mobile devices and commercial venues around the world. 

Working with organizations such as the AHL, ECHL, NLL, IHL, USHL, NAHL, Arena Football Leagues, Fitness Universe and selected NCAA and NAIA conferences and member institutions, B2 Networks has established itself as a leader in innovative global direct to home, mobile and television broadcasting. 

Oklahoma City University is hoping to send 25 athletes to compete in the event. USOEC women's freestyle coach Shannyn Gillespie would like to have his athletes compete in two or three different matches. 

"Everyone who is healthy will get a chance," Gillespie said. "Competing is a lot different than just practicing because you get to see the area's in which the athletes are lacking."

"This is a great opportunity for the community to see how hard we really work," said Gillespie.