"Boston is becoming the hub for great things in squash.  David¹s addition to the Boston squash scene, coupled with our television-come-web-cast deal with Telimage Productions, the leading producer of video squash programming, affords us the opportunity to make squash accessible to larger and larger audiences," explains Nimick, whose Event Engine sport and entertainment company is promoting the Players Cup Circuit and three of its associated tournaments.

The Players Cup TV programming package for 2008 includes match highlights from the Players Cup Circuit events, as well as complete coverage of selected matches of the Bear Stearns Tournament of Champions, PACE Canadian Squash Classic, the Davenport Viginia Pro and the Players Cup playoff championships in Boston. 

De Lierre shares, "We are thrilled to broadcast the Players Cup matches in Boston, which features the largest first place prize money in the history of North Americans squash, via www.squashlive.com from March 4 - 7, all free of charge and free of download hassles.  Ten million-plus viewers will be able to tune in the programs simultaneously without affecting the quality of the images."  The production will further be distributed worldwide to the PSA affiliated networks abroad and to The Tennis Channel in the United States following the completion of the Circuit on March 7, 2008.

With the conclusion of the PACE Canadian Classic, the feisty Ramy Ashour (EGY) stands firmly at the top of the points table, with new American resident David Palmer retaining second spot, Englishman James Willstrop third and Karim Darwish, also of Egypt, moving into fourth place.  Frenchman Theirry Lincou and Egypt¹s El Hindi Wael round out the top six, with the remaining top nine players well poised to make a move for the final two slots. 

The Circuit is currently in Portland for the Evergreen Oregon Open, February 19-23, and the ranking finale will take place in Richmond at the Virginia Pro, February 25 - March 1, in which nearly all the top Circuit
players will compete.

The Players Cup Circuit is comprised of five world-class pro tournaments sanctioned by the Professional Squash Association, the international governing body for world-ranking professional squash competition. Beginning with the Bear Stearns Tournament of Champions, which concluded on January 16 in New York City, and ending at the Virginia Pro, the continuous five-tournament Series will climax with the Players Cup in Boston, March 4-7. The $50,000 Players Cup is an 8-man, single elimination competition presented over four nights.  Six competitors will qualify for the Players Cup based on their cumulative prize money earned in the five preceding events, while two players will earn a berth through local qualifying events.

A long time fan of the Hub, Palmer shares, "I¹m targeting 2010 as a potential retirement date, but as long as I¹m strong, motivated and competitive, well, who knows when I¹ll stop.  I knew I wanted to make the U.S. my home and Boston is definitely one of my favorite towns, so this opportunity with the U-Club is really exciting."  His key responsibilities at the University Club will include coaching and lessons for members; direction of squash camps over the summer; and using his name and talents to promote the club and increase general interest in the sport of squash.

2008 Players Cup Schedule, Boston:
Quarterfinals                Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Quarterfinals                Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Semifinals                   Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Finals & Exhibition       Friday, March 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m.

For further information and tickets, call 877.524.5685 or visit www.playerscupsquash.com

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