Inaugural Post - The NHL's Social Media Policy

What a day to start a blog on Sports and Social Media! Today the NHL announced a new social media policy that promotes the use of social media, but also restricts players and operating personnel from using social media around game time.

From the NHL website, "As per the new policy, there is a total "blackout period" on the use of social media on game days, which for players begins two hours prior to opening face-off and is not lifted until players have finished their post-game media obligations. The suggested blackout period for hockey operations staff is even longer, beginning at 11 a.m. on game days."