DraftKings Becomes Official Daily Fantasy Game of the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL®) has secured a North American partnership with DraftKings, an American daily fantasy sports operator. DraftKings is the Official Daily Fantasy Game of the NHL with its brand appearing on NHL digital platforms including NHL.com, NHL Mobile™ and the NHL's Twitter and Facebook. "We are pleased to partner with DraftKings, a leader in daily fantasy sports," said Keith Wachtel, NHL Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships. "Recognizing the direct correlation between fantasy sports and fan engagement, we look forward to providing our fans with a new opportunity to extend and enhance their NHL experience each and every day of the season." "The National Hockey League is a best-in-class organization, and DraftKings' daily fantasy hockey players are some of their biggest fans," said Jeremy Elbaum, Vice-President of Business Development at DraftKings. "DraftKings is proud to partner with the NHL to bring premium new experiences to the League's enthusiastic fan base."