National Hockey League (NHL) devises new Social Media Policy, curbs unnecessary use –NHL News Update
The National Hockey League (NHL) might not be strict in its disciplinary action to player’s off-the-ice, but when they're playing in front of thousands of fans, diverting their attention to other things is something they will not be doing any more.
The NHL introduced its new social media policy on Thursday, September 15, which curbs the unnecessary use of such websites, which had most players using them before, during and right after a matchup.
Instead of being just a list of things which players are restricted from doing, it also educates on how to be responsible and make the most of what and when you use it.
This new policy will apply to all 30 American and Canadian NHL franchises including the overall staff, players, general managers and all other executives.
“The policy is sensible”, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said on the league’s web site, NHL.com. “It lets our players and clubs participate substantially in the opportunity of social networking while identifying and mitigating some of the risks. To date,
our players and clubs have been exemplary in connecting with fans on social networks, and fans should not expect to see any material difference as a result of this policy”.
Players and officials from all around the league are avid tweeters, which basically means to provide updates through social networking website, Twitter.
For most, this new policy will not change around their lifestyle at all, since using the service was already a second priority to their career.
NHL player agent, Allan Walsh, certainly thinks that there was not such a situation before and does not believe there will be any major changes.
“Don’t know of a situation where player tweeted [within two hours] of game”, Allan Walsh posted on Twitter.
Along with not using social media two hours before a matchup, up until finishing of their post-matchup requirements, players and other staff are advised to not talk or support any statement against the league in any way.
While some people might regard the new social media policy as too over the edge, most think that in modern times, drawing a line between work and play is a necessity.
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