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Sirius Partners With National Hockey League
New NHL Talk Show to Air on Sirius and NHL.com

NEW YORK, March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - news), the satellite radio broadcaster, today announced an agreement with the National Hockey League to co-produce and air a new two-hour talk show, ``NHL Live!'' from Sirius' national broadcast studio in New York. Hosted by veteran sportscaster Don LaGreca, ``NHL Live!'' will air on Sirius' channel 175 and stream live on http://www.NHL.com weekdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. E.S.T. beginning April 1 through the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals.

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``NHL Live!'' will inform and entertain Sirius listeners and NHL.com visitors by taking hockey fans inside the NHL, with special access to the latest NHL news and information through conversations with the game's newsmakers and personalities. Listeners will also have the opportunity to instant message and call-in to ``NHL Live!'' at 866-603-8316.

``We're thrilled to be working with the National Hockey League to offer Sirius listeners interviews, commentary and game highlights from the hockey world,'' said Elana Sofko, Sirius' director of talk programming.

``This relationship with Sirius Satellite Radio will provide NHL fans across the United States with live interactive programming dedicated solely to hockey. Whether listening through Sirius or logging on at NHL.com, fans can enjoy hockey talk during one of the most exciting times of the year, the Stanley Cup Playoffs,'' said Adam Acone, NHL vice president of broadcasting and programming. ``This is another example of how the NHL delivers hockey to our fans through all possible media.''

``NHL Live!'' will be one of the many new shows broadcast on Sirius' lineup of 100 channels of digital entertainment. Sirius also offers a wide range of programming for sports enthusiasts, such as ESPN Radio Network, ESPNews, Sports Byline USA, Speed Channel, OLN Radio Network and Radio Deportivo.

About Sirius

From its three satellites orbiting directly over the U.S., Sirius (http://www.sirius.com) broadcasts 100 channels of digital quality radio to motorists throughout the continental United States for a monthly subscription fee of $12.95. Sirius delivers 60 original channels of completely commercial-free music in virtually every genre, and 40 world-class sports, news and entertainment channels. Sirius has agreements to install AM/FM/SAT radios in Ford, Chrysler, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Volvo, Mazda, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles. Kenwood, Panasonic, Clarion and Jensen satellite receivers, including models that can adapt any car stereo to receive Sirius, as well as home and portable products, will be available at retailers such as Circuit City, Best Buy, Good Guys, Tweeter, Ultimate Electronics and Crutchfield.

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SOURCE: Sirius Satellite Radio