NEW YORK, NY – October 31, 2017 –The Paley Center for Media in New York announced today that it has selected The Paley Center Celebrates 100 Years of the NHL, as its next PaleyLive event. The program will feature the New York premiere screening of The NHL: 100 Years, a conversation with the NHL Commissioner, former players, and audience Q&A, and will take place on November 28th at 7:00 pm at the Paley Center’s New York location.
This latest selection to the PaleyLive fall season will be part of the National Hockey League's year-long Centennial celebration. The screening will be followed by an inspiring conversation between NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman; Ken Daneyko, three-time Stanley Cup Champion with the New Jersey Devils and current Devils analyst for MSG; Rod Gilbert, Hockey Hall of Famer and New York Rangers legend; Pat LaFontaine, Hockey Hall of Famer with the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Rangers; Bryan Trottier, Hockey Hall of Famer and seven-time Stanley Cup Champion; and moderator Tony Luftman, Host of NHL Network.
“The NHL: 100 Years celebrates a century of remarkable athletes, unforgettable stories and innumerable thrills for our fans.” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “The Paley Center for Media is an ideal setting for the New York premiere of this timely documentary, and we are delighted to present the film – and the panel discussion – as part of a special evening for the PaleyLive audience.”
“The National Hockey League offers fans one of the most exciting and fast-paced games in professional sports,” said Maureen J. Reidy, the Paley Center’s President & CEO. “We’re so proud to be a part of the NHL’s centennial celebration, and we look forward to welcoming Commissioner Bettman and these legendary, Hall of Fame players for what will be a fascinating discussion on the incredible feats of athleticism, inspiring victories, and heartbreaking losses that have thrilled fans of the game for the past 100 years.”
PaleyLive programs offer television fans the rare opportunity to engage with the cast and creative teams of their favorite programs in intimate settings held at The Paley Center for Media in New York. All PaleyLive programs are selected by the Paley Center to not only expand society’s understanding of the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, but also for their ability to educate and entertain the public.
Tickets go on sale for Paley Patron and Supporting Center Members on October 31, 2017, at noon, to Paley Individual Members on November 1, 2017 at noon; and to the general public on November 2, 2017, at noon. For more information, panel updates, and to purchase tickets please visit paleycenter.org
Media Contact: Teresa Brady, The Paley Center for Media, 212-621-6697 tbrady@paleycenter.org
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About The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms for the professional community and media-interested public. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society. The general public can access the Paley Center’s permanent media collection which contains over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry. For more information, please visit paleycenter.org
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