Four NHL stars compete in two-day
live-streamed event on Twitch Sept.
4-5
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - TGS Esports Inc.
("TGS" or the "Company") (TSXV: TGS) (OTCQB: TGSEF)
(FRA: 5RH) is excited to invite gamers and hockey fans across
Canada and United States to compete for their share of a
$2,000 prize pool, HyperX gear, plus
a chance to meet and play against an NHL player.
The HyperX Hockey Challenge is a two-day tournament featuring EA
Sports' NHL 21 to bring fans and professional hockey players
together. The tournament will feature four NHL Stars - Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars, Justin Holl of the Toronto Maple Leafs,
Nate Thompson of the Philadelphia
Flyers, and Logan Stanley of the
Winnipeg Jets.
On September 4th the
four NHL superstars will battle it out while a community
tournament, open to anyone in Canada and United
States and free to enter, kicks off. On September 5th the community tournament
takes center ice, featuring the top 16 competitors from
September 4th. The
tournaments will be hosted on TGS Esports' proprietary tournament
platform, PEPPER, and will be streamed live on Twitch.
Several pro players and top influencers will participate in the
community tournament including fan-favorite creators such as
NoSleeves, Henreek, Thrash, and CFPlayss as well as top competitive
players Jfear, Regs and 2021 NHL GWC champion Gren.
The PEPPER tournaments will offer opportunities for gamers of
all skill levels to win prizes, including offering participants a
chance to win awesome HyperX gear. Viewers will also have a chance
to win great prizes from HyperX during the broadcast. Using
PickTGS.com, viewers can make live predictions of tournament
gameplay to win peripherals and gear.
"Esports continues to grow in popularity, paving the way for
gamers and sports fans to express their passion for both forms of
entertainment," said Daniel Kelley,
global head of marketing, HyperX. "As we bridge the gap between
traditional sports and esports, the HyperX Hockey Challenge offers
a way to connect gamers with hockey players, fans and enthusiasts
through friendly competition."
"We are amped to be working further with our amazing partners
from HyperX. They have been a loyal partner to TGS since day one
and anytime we get to work together to bring something to the
community it is a win for all involved." said Spiro Khouri, CEO, TGS Esports Inc. "This event
is big because it not only features NHL superstars and huge prizes
for players. The level of interactivity we can create with PickTGS
is amazing and I can't wait for the NHL community to experience
it."
The tournament is free to enter, and registration is open now:
TGS.gg/HyperX
Terms and Conditions apply. See full rules on TGS Esports
tournament page.
HyperX Hockey Challenge
Cost: Free
When: Sept. 4-5, 2021;
Registration closes Sept. 1, 2021.
Registration is open to both Canadian and US players.
Platforms: PlayStation & XBOX
About HyperX
For 18 years, HyperX's mission has been
to develop gaming solutions for every type of gamer, and the
company is consistently recognized for delivering products that
provide superior comfort, aesthetics, performance and reliability.
Under the tagline of "WE'RE ALL GAMERS," HyperX gaming headsets,
keyboards, mice, USB microphones, and console accessories are the
choice of everyday gamers as well as celebrity ambassadors, pro
gamers and tech enthusiasts worldwide because they meet the most
stringent product specifications and are built with best-in-class
components. For more information, please go to
www.hyperxgaming.com.
About TGS Esports
TGS partners with Fortune 500 brands, schools, and tournament
organizers to build out their esports community via tournaments,
broadcast production, and events. TGS has commercialized an esports
solution that allows brands and gamers to interact on its
end-to-end platform. The combination of TGS esports event expertise
and next generation software creates an unparalleled esports
experience that allows sponsors and brands to reach their desired
gaming demographic.
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SOURCE TGS Esports Inc