DTV: The Puck Could Stop Here For Red Wings-Penguins [Multichannel News]
In other DTV preparedness news, Representative John Dingell of Michigan is warning his constituents, many of whom are fans of the Detroit Red Wings, that they need to prepare today for the digital transition. Otherwise they might not get to watch the deciding Game Seven of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
In an email to his constituents, Representative Dingell said:
"Tomorrow night, the Red Wings will try to make history playing for another Stanley Cup. It will be a tremendous game, but some fans will not be able to watch the game because just a few hours before the first face off, their TVs will become obsolete without a converter box. Over the next 36 hours, many local affiliates that have not switched from an analog signal to a digital signal must do so, rendering televisions that are not digital or are without a digital converter box useless."
While the original February 17th transition deadline was scheduled to avoid major television events like the Stanley Cup, today's revised deadline falls right in the middle of the NHL Championship as well as the NBA Finals. If you're a sports fan, there's a lot of incentive to make sure you're prepared for DTV so you don't miss out on some great games.
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