XM to Become Exclusive Satellite Radio Carrier of NHL

The
National Hockey League and XM announced today that on July 1, XM becomes the
exclusive satellite radio home of the NHL.

XM
broadcasts more than 1,100 NHL games per season to hockey fans across the
U.S. and

Canada. XM also offers the first
and only 24-hour nationwide hockey radio channel, Home Ice — featuring news, commentary,
interviews and play-by-play analysis from hockey experts such as Phil Esposito,
Bill Clement, Denis Potvin and Gary Green.

XM’s first
day as the exclusive satellite radio home of the NHL falls on the same day as
Free Agency Day, the annual start of the free-agency period for NHL players.
Home Ice will provide round-the-clock coverage of the latest signings and negotiations.

“We
are proud and excited about our exclusive partnership with the NHL,” said Eric
Logan, Executive Vice President, Programming for XM Satellite Radio.
“Being able to provide our fans with full access to games, analysis, and
overall coverage truly establishes XM as the premier satellite radio
destination for hockey fans.”

The
2007-08 NHL season will mark XM’s third season of NHL coverage and its first
season as the exclusive satellite radio provider of the League. XM and the NHL
have a long-term broadcast partnership, through 2015. As the exclusive
satellite radio partner of the NHL, XM is officially rebranding the Home Ice
channel to NHL Home Ice.

“This
is a great opportunity for the NHL to reach hockey fans by using this exciting
outlet,” said John Collins, Senior Executive Vice President, Business and
Media, NHL. “Through this partnership, we can take advantage of XM’s
extensive network coverage to give fans across
North
America the ability to follow their favorite team and
players.”

Through
its unparalleled coverage, XM provides hockey fans exclusive access to the
action, from the first drop of the puck to the hoisting of the Stanley Cup.
XM’s year-round carriage of hockey programming includes special events such as
the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the NHL All-Star Game and the NHL Awards.

“We
are excited with this new partnership, and as the only satellite radio provider
to air NHL games, XM will continue to be the premier destination for hockey
fans across

Canada,”
said John Bitove, Chairman and CEO of XM Canada. “Not only do we cover the
games, but we also deliver up-to-the-second highlights and analysis. No matter
where you live, you can catch your favorite team face-off against your rival —
I know I’ll never miss a Battle of Alberta or a Leafs-Habs game again!”