The ECHL and GameAbove Entertainment today announced the upcoming streaming release of ECHL Unfiltered, a new sports docuseries that focuses on the developmental league for both the National Hockey League and American Hockey League. The first season features the Idaho Steelheads and available to stream on FloSports starting Sunday, October 6 at 9:30 p.m. ET, immediately after the airing of episode 5 on NHL Network.
“The ECHL, with its combination of NHL prospects and professional hockey veterans, is one of the most exciting hockey leagues in North America and we’re thrilled to bring additional ECHL content onto our platform.” said FloHockey General Manager Josh Siskin. “The ECHL is a flagship league within the FloHockey ecosystem that has experienced exponential growth over the last three years on our platform. ECHL Unfiltered is the type of content we look to continue to bring to fans.”
Directed and executive produced by Tyler Nimmons, ECHL Unfiltered will follow a team’s behind-the-scenes journey throughout a season, providing exclusive and unfiltered access to the raw reality of players, coaches, and communities that make up this dynamic league. The Idaho Steelheads, two-time Kelly Cup Champions, and affiliates of the NHL Dallas Stars, take the spotlight in the inaugural season of ECHL Unfiltered.
The narrative highlights a range of players, including experienced veterans competing for one last chance at success, and young aspiring rookies dreaming of reaching the NHL. It also covers the league’s significant growth and explores the factors contributing to its expansion.
“We’re thrilled to expand the reach of ECHL Unfiltered through FloSports,” said GameAbove Entertainment’s President Khalid N. Walton. “FloSports is passionate about delivering hockey content, covering a wide range of the hockey ecosystem in North America. Their total platform and media partnership with the ECHL offers ECHL Unfiltered the continued opportunity to be enjoyed by hockey enthusiasts and sports fans.”
The ECHL has been steadily expanding since 1988 and has twenty-nine active teams, with five new expansion teams added since 2020. The league’s commitment to community involvement and exciting gameplay has developed a loyal fan base. The ECHL’s growing popularity is also due to increased media coverage, celebrity investors, online streaming services, and social media promotion.
ECHL Unfiltered premiered Sunday, September 29 on NHL Network.
For the latest news, updates, and developments, visit GameAbove Entertainment at www.GameAboveEntertainment.com.
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